Federal judge blocks Trump from stopping NIH grants; claims administration discriminates based on race and LGBTQ status.
Federal Judge Criticizes Trump Administration’s Discrimination A federal judge has criticized the Trump administration for its policies of racial and LGBTQ discrimination and ordered the reissuance of grants that were discontinued at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). President Trump had previously shut down various grants at the NIH and other agencies, claiming they aligned […]
Justice Department Blocks Funding for Wisconsin Elections Commission
The Wisconsin Election Commission has been informed it will not receive federal funding due to violations of the U.S. Voting Act (HAVA), according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Office. Attorney General Halham Dillon noted that the commission failed to meet the requirements set out under HAVA. A letter […]
US blocks UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza due to lack of provisions for hostage release
The United States has turned down a UN Security Council resolution that proposed an “immediate and permanent” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. This rejection was largely due to the resolution not including a requirement to release hostages held by Hamas, a Palestinian group labeled as a terrorist organization by the US. Interestingly, 14 out of […]
Judge Quickly Blocks Trump Order After Reviewing Harvard Lawsuit
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Decision on Harvard A federal judge issued a ruling on Friday that prevents the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to host international students. Earlier, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the cancellation of Harvard’s accreditation for the Student and Exchange Visitors Program (SEVP). This move […]
Judge blocks Biden’s rule requiring employers to support workers’ attempts to end their pregnancies.
Federal Judge Blocks EEOC Abortion Accommodation Rules A federal judge recently intervened regarding the Biden administration’s abortion accommodation rules set forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). On Wednesday, these rules mandated that employers allow paid leave and other accommodations for employees seeking abortions, with a focus on protecting such workers from negative repercussions […]
Maryland governor blocks reparations legislation
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced he would veto state-approved bills aimed at studying and forming a committee for recommending reparations related to slavery and racism. In his veto letter sent on Friday, Moore referenced existing committees already established by the state to address the work of Maryland’s Lynching and Reconciliation Commission, which has […]
Schumer blocks DOJ political nominees due to Qatari jet gift to Trump
On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) indicated that he is placing holds on all political candidates for the Department of Justice. This comes as President Trump prepares to receive a luxury jet from Qatar that is intended to be used as a new Air Force aircraft. This marks the first time Schumer has […]
Federal court blocks Trump administration’s removal of legal status for many migrants.
Federal Court Upholds Legal Status for Immigrants A recent federal court ruling has ensured that hundreds of thousands of immigrants from countries like Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, and Nicaragua will maintain their legal status in the U.S. This decision goes against the actions of the Trump administration, which sought to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for […]
Father makes an amazing catch while daughter blocks his view at Yankees game
Attending an MLB game can be challenging for fans, especially when it comes to catching a foul ball. During the recent game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yes Network aired a moment where a dad, while trying to catch a foul ball, was amusingly assisted by his daughter. It’s […]
Trump-appointed judge blocks Alien Enemies Act deportations of alleged gangbangers in South Texas
A federal judge on Thursday stopped the Trump administration from using 18th-century law to send alleged gang rape in Venezuela in South Texas, and found that calling the president of the alien enemy law was “illegal.” In the most powerful ruling for the administration's previous use of the 1798 law, President Trump's appointee, District Judge […]