Federal Court Presses Trump Administration on Controversial Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Amid Growing Legal Tensions

GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge has given the Justice Department until noon Tuesday to clarify its plans regarding the implementation of an executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, following a recent Supreme Court decision to lift nationwide injunctions against the measure. During a court hearing on Monday, Justice Department attorney Brad Rosenberg indicated that the Trump administration intends to hold off on enforcing the order, which would deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. if their parents lack citizenship status, for four weeks. This delay aligns with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, … Read more

Federal Trial Launches Amid Controversy Over Trump Administration’s Deportation Policy Targeting Pro-Palestinian Activists

BOSTON — A federal bench trial commenced Monday regarding a lawsuit challenging policies from the Trump administration aimed at arresting and deporting faculty and students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations and other political activities. The case, one of the first of its kind to reach trial, involves claims brought forth by several university associations against former President Donald Trump and members of his administration. The plaintiffs seek a ruling from U.S. District Judge William Young declaring that these policies infringe upon First Amendment rights and violate the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs federal regulatory processes. In … Read more

Paramount Settles Lawsuit with Trump for $16 Million Over Controversial ’60 Minutes’ Segment

NEW YORK — Paramount Global has reached a settlement totaling $16 million with former President Donald Trump over a lawsuit related to the news program “60 Minutes.” The agreement comes after Trump filed a suit in 2020, claiming damages for what he described as misleading coverage during an interview aired by the show. The lawsuit centered on Trump’s assertions that the segment edited his remarks, ultimately portraying him in a negative light. The former president alleged that the portrayal was detrimental to his reputation, leading him to seek significant financial restitution. Paramount, which produces “60 … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Protections for Haitian Immigrants, Thwarting Trump Administration’s Plans

A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants before the scheduled deadline. This decision supports the legal protections afforded to thousands of Haitians currently residing in the United States, who fled their home country amid dire conditions. The court’s ruling reflects ongoing legal battles regarding TPS, which was established to offer refuge to individuals from countries undergoing crises. Judge Laurence Silberman determined that the administration’s attempt to end TPS for Haitians, originally slated for termination in June 2019, violated the law. … Read more