Judge blocks Trump administration from using travel ban to prevent refugees from entering the US
Federal Judge Rules Against Travel Ban Impacting Refugees A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot enforce a ban preventing travelers from certain countries, which has affected 80 refugees looking to enter the United States. Seattle US District Judge Jamal Whitehead stated that President Trump’s June directive, which explicitly restricts entry from 12 […]
Judge Blocks ICE Arrests in Los Angeles Over Claims of Racial Profiling
Federal Judge Challenges Immigration Enforcement in California A federal judge based in Los Angeles is attempting to halt the enforcement actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under claims of illegal profiling against California residents. This ruling comes from Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, who […]
Trump’s Agriculture Department Blocks Biden’s Racial Preferences
USDA Ends Discriminatory Programs for Minority Farmers The USDA announced on Thursday that it will stop its programs aimed at increasing profits for minority groups. A new USDA rule eliminates race and gender-based criteria from its farm programs, following litigation that prompted concerns about ongoing discriminatory practices. The agency disclosed a list of over twelve […]
New Hampshire judge blocks Trump’s order on birthright citizenship.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order A federal judge in New Hampshire has intervened against President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at eliminating birthright citizenship. On Thursday, the judge granted national class certification status to all infants affected by this order. U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante mentioned that a written ruling would clarify his […]
Judge Blocks Trump from Cancelling ‘Temporary’ Protection for Haitian Migrants
Temporary Protection Status for Haitian Immigrants Maintained A district court judge, appointed by former President George W. Bush, has ruled against President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for numerous Haitian immigrants residing in the United States. Recently, Kristi Noem, the DHS Executive Director, declared that the Trump […]
Ethereum developer proposes reducing halving slot times to 6 seconds and doubling blocks.
Ethereum developers have proposed a reduction in network blocking times, aiming to cut it from 12 seconds to 6 seconds ahead of the 2026 Glamsterdam update. This is encapsulated in Ethereum Improvement Proposal 7782, which was discussed during a meeting on June 21st. Core developer Barnabé Monnot put forth the idea of adjusting the timing […]
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 […]