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Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration’s $2 Billion Harvard Funding Freeze Illegal, Upholding Free Speech Rights

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BOSTON — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration’s freeze of over $2 billion in grant funding for Harvard University, prompted by allegations of campus antisemitism, is illegal. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs determined that the government had violated the First Amendment by attempting to influence the university’s internal policies and academic independence. In her 84-page ruling, Judge Burroughs emphasized the need to balance the fight against antisemitism with the protection of free speech rights. She stated that while combating such prejudice is crucial, it should not come at the expense of constitutional … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Late-Night Deportation of Unaccompanied Guatemalan Children, Sparking Legal Showdown

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A federal judge in New York has intervened to halt the Trump administration’s plan to deport dozens of unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, following an urgent appeal from legal advocates. The children were reportedly set to be flown back to Guatemala early Sunday morning, prompting an emergency lawsuit and a swift judicial response. The National Immigration Law Center filed a class action lawsuit shortly after 1 a.m. ET, claiming they were informed that flights for the minors were scheduled to depart within the next few hours. The lawsuit contended that the administration was unlawfully transferring the … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Controversial Deportation Flights for Guatemalan Minors Amid Legal Battle and Advocacy Outcry

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HARLINGEN, Texas — A federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children who were set to be returned to their home country by the U.S. government. The pause came just as authorities began boarding the children onto planes, prompting concerns from their legal representatives about compliance with U.S. laws meant to protect vulnerable minors. The situation unfolded during the early hours of a holiday weekend, escalating from an airport tarmac in Texas to a courtroom in Washington, D.C. It underscores the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and the legal … Read more

Federal Grand Jury Declines to Indict Sydney Reid in Assault Case Against FBI Agents: A Deep Dive into Juror Dynamics and Public Sentiment

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has moved to indict Sydney Reid on felony charges related to an incident involving the assault of an FBI agent, a violation of federal law. This allegation stems from a criminal complaint detailing the events surrounding her actions during a police operation. According to the complaint, Reid violated instructions from officers, specifically ERO Officer Vincent Liang, during a transfer of two suspects. Despite repeated commands to step back, Reid allegedly approached the officers and continued recording the arrest. Officer Liang warned Reid to maintain … Read more