Policy

Harvard University Launches Legal Battle Against Trump Administration Over International Student Policy

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — Just a day after the Trump administration rescinded Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, the university has initiated legal action against the federal government. Harvard has filed a lawsuit and will seek a temporary restraining order to contest the decision. In a letter from Harvard’s President, Alan Garber, the university strongly criticized the administration’s decision, calling it “unlawful and unwarranted.” He emphasized the negative impact the revocation could have on thousands of students and scholars associated with Harvard and warned that it could set a concerning precedent for institutions nationwide. The … Read more

Policy Institute Challenges Far-Reaching NAR Settlement, Warns of Judicial Overreach in Real Estate Reform

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WASHINGTON — A nonpartisan research organization is challenging a recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR), arguing that it could undermine the separation of powers in the U.S. legal system. The Institute has filed a proposed brief expressing concerns over what it describes as an overreach in judicial authority that could set a precedent for private antitrust litigation. The organization contends that the settlement, which aims to reform certain practices in the real estate industry, raises significant questions regarding the legitimacy of using a class-action agreement to impose extensive structural changes without legislative … Read more

Amazon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Refund Policy Violations as Customer Complaints Mount

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Dozens of customers are voicing their frustrations with Amazon as the company becomes embroiled in a class-action lawsuit concerning alleged violations of its refund policies. The legal action, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, claims that Amazon failed to issue refunds despite customers returning their items within the designated 30-day period. The lawsuit targets any U.S. consumer who may have been improperly charged by Amazon for products labeled as “not returned” but which were, in fact, sent back within the stipulated time frame and in original condition over the … Read more

“Family of Deported Toddler Halts Legal Battle, Reflects on Immigration Policy Impact on U.S. Citizens”

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MEXICO CITY — A legal battle involving the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen and her Honduran mother has come to an end, as the family announced on Tuesday that they are discontinuing their lawsuit against the Trump administration. The case drew significant attention and became a focal point in the ongoing debate over immigration policies in the United States. The toddler, along with two other U.S.-born children and their mothers, was forcibly removed from the country as part of a larger crackdown on immigration. This action led to widespread critiques and a legal challenge … Read more