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West Point Professor Launches Landmark Lawsuit, Defending Free Speech Rights Against Academy’s New Policy

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West Point, New York – The U.S. Military Academy is facing a federal lawsuit from one of its longest-serving law professors, Tim Bakken, who claims the institution’s new policy infringes on his First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that a recently implemented rule requires faculty members to seek prior approval before speaking publicly or publishing academic papers in their official roles. Bakken, who is representing over 100 civilian faculty members in a class-action suit, argues that the February 13, 2025, rule is designed to suppress speech that … Read more

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Bond Eligibility Policy

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A class-action lawsuit has been initiated by advocates for immigrant rights against the Trump administration, contesting a recently implemented policy that halts bond eligibility for immigrants in detention. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California announced the legal challenge on July 28. The policy, enacted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 8, prohibits detained immigrants from seeking bond, which is a financial arrangement that allows individuals to secure their release while awaiting immigration hearings. Advocates argue that this change affects countless immigrants, regardless of how long they … Read more

Justice Department Battles State Climate Laws: Legal Showdown Over Environmental Accountability and Energy Policy

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The U.S. Justice Department is taking legal action against four states—New York, Vermont, Michigan, and Hawaii—concerning state climate initiatives that it deems unconstitutional. On Thursday, the Justice Department filed lawsuits targeting New York and Vermont for their so-called “climate superfund laws.” Parallel actions were initiated against Michigan and Hawaii to block those states from suing fossil fuel companies in pursuit of damages tied to climate change. Vermont’s recent legislation stands out as the first of its kind in the nation, mandating oil companies to cover costs associated with the damage caused by their emissions. In … Read more