Decision on New York’s Native American logo ban referred to DOJ as Trump administration seeks to protect Massapequa Chiefs
A federal prosecutor was presented with the case of the Native American logo ban in New York on Tuesday, following a strong push from the Trump administration to defend the name of Long Island’s Massapequa Chiefs. Linda McMahon, the U.S. Education Secretary, reached out to a fire department concerning the Department of Justice’s stance on […]
State lawmaker supports mask ban for federal agents, triggers backlash from DHS
California Lawmaker Proposes Bill on Law Enforcement Identification California Senator Scott Wiener has put forth a proposal aimed at preventing law enforcement from concealing their identities while interacting with the public. This move is intended to make it easier for citizens to recognize who is serving them. The backdrop for this legislation arises amidst increased […]
DOJ Submits Supportive Brief for Challenge to IL ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Civil Rights Division Backs NRA Lawsuit Against Illinois Gun Ban On June 13, 2025, the Civil Rights Division under President Trump’s administration announced plans to submit a supportive outline for the NRA lawsuit challenging Illinois’s prohibition on “weapons of assault.” The announcement was made by Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon through a post on X, capturing […]
Watchdog group claims Democrats misrepresent GOP’s ban on funding for gender transition
After House Republicans approved a measure that forbids taxpayer dollars from funding gender-reversible treatments, Democrats have rallied against this language, arguing that it appears to suggest a prohibition on necessary medical care. They believe this move is an attempt to mislead the public. The version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that passed in […]
Ripple and SEC Request Court to Lift XRP Ban and Unlock $125M in Escrow
Simply put The SEC and Ripple have made a joint request to address the injunction and release the funds held in escrow. The proposed settlement involves Ripple paying $50 million to the SEC, with the remaining amount returned to Ripple. This matter traces back to 2020, centering on allegations that XRP sales were unregistered securities. […]
Trump approves measure to counter California’s EV rule and talks about a different new ban.
Trump Signs Law Targeting California’s EV Regulations President Donald Trump has recently enacted legislation to discontinue California’s electric vehicle (EV) emissions initiative and has outlined intentions to prohibit new wind turbine installations. During a press event on Thursday, Trump claimed this move would “safeguard the US automotive industry from collapse,” specifically addressing California’s goal to […]
Trump’s updated travel ban creates limited options for opponents
The travel ban issued by the Trump administration has resulted in a complicated legal situation for immigration advocates who are contesting earlier measures aimed at restricting certain foreign nationals. During his first term, Trump faced numerous attempts before the Supreme Court ultimately upheld a third iteration of the so-called Muslim ban in 2018. This latest […]
Connecticut legislators decide to ban crypto usage in government
Connecticut Lawmakers Pass Cryptocurrency Ban Connecticut’s legislature has unanimously approved a bill that bars state and local government agencies from accepting payments in cryptocurrency or holding crypto assets. This legislation, known as House Bill 7082, “Act on Various Revisions on Gold Submission Act, State Payments and Investment in Cryptocurrency,” garnered bipartisan backing and was officially […]
Governor Criticizes Antisemitism Ban in Classrooms as ‘Assaulting Our Educators’
Arizona Governor Rejects Anti-Semitism Bill On Tuesday, Arizona’s Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs turned down a proposed bill that sought to prohibit teachers from promoting anti-Semitism or related behaviors in classrooms. The Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Centre (TJMHC) voiced concerns, claiming the bill could actually undermine education about the Holocaust. They argued it was crucial […]
School to spend $23M on new logo after statewide ban, even with lawsuit to maintain current one
Long Island School District Faces $23 Million Cost to Remove “Thunderbird” Name A school district on Long Island anticipates spending $23 million to discontinue the use of the “Thunderbird” team name. This decision comes as they comply with a new state ban on Native American logos and imagery. Connetquot, known for its baseball team that […]