Trump administration cautions that racially-based dormitories at colleges breach federal law: ‘Neo-segregation’
HUD’s Warning on Race-Based Housing in Universities The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a statement on Tuesday, cautioning that race-based “affinity housing” infringes upon federal anti-discrimination laws. They encouraged universities to prevent the establishment of racially segregated living spaces. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, HUD noted that institutions supporting this “disturbing trend” […]
Justice Department supports Dominican Sisters in transgender law dispute
Justice Department Supports Nuns on Transgender Policies The Justice Department is siding with a group of Catholic nuns who claim that New York City’s transgender regulations could force them into a tough position—having to choose between their religious beliefs and caring for impoverished cancer patients during their final days. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against New York over law preventing federal agents from using masks
Justice Department Suing New York Over Mask Law for Federal Employees In a notable legal development, the Justice Department is taking action against New York regarding a new law that prevents federal workers from wearing masks, which is set to take effect this week. This law allegedly puts these employees at risk of “harassment, pursuit, […]
California’s Gender Privacy Law Faces Another Challenge in Federal Court
A federal appellate court has temporarily halted California’s gender secrecy law, which allowed schools to conceal a student’s “gender transition” from their parents. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled on Thursday in favor of Huntington Beach, putting the law on hold. A three-judge panel issued a preliminary injunction while the lawsuit […]
Critics Attack UC Berkeley Law School as Student Disability Numbers Surge Rapidly in Just a Few Years
Roughly a third of students at leading law schools in the U.S. now have reported disabilities, a significant increase compared to just a few years ago. By spring 2026, around 378 students at UC Berkeley School of Law were part of the campus’s disability services program. Data from the program indicated that it supported 4,153 […]
Court prevents California gender confidentiality law in Huntington Beach
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a California law that would prevent schools from informing parents if their child comes out as transgender. This ruling comes from the Ninth Circuit, which sided with Huntington Beach, a conservative city that argued parents deserve to be informed about their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Nick […]
Increase in UC Berkeley Law students identifying as disabled
A concerning trend has emerged at the prestigious UC Berkeley School of Law, where a notable number of students report having a “mental” or other mental conditions. According to university statistics, critics suggest that some students might be exploiting this situation to gain extra time during exams. There are currently 378 students enrolled in the […]
Juneteenth is meaningful only if natural law exists
As a philosophy instructor at a state university, I frequently interact with activist colleagues who leverage their classrooms for DEI, LGBTQ, and decolonization initiatives. They often justify this approach by claiming they are striving for justice, which they consider a fundamental educational goal. However, the legacy of chattel slavery reminds us that true justice isn’t […]
Republican lawmakers urge Hochul to reject legislation that removes ‘mother’ and ‘father’ from sections of New York State law
Not a Day for Non-Pregnant Parents As Father’s Day approaches, Republican lawmakers are urging Governor Cathy Hochul to reject a proposal they deem overly progressive. This legislation aims to alter child custody and parentage laws by removing the terms “mother” and “father.” The new gender-neutral terms, suggested by Hochul’s fellow Democrats, would replace “mother” with […]
Supreme Court collectively narrows the application of gun law used in Hunter Biden’s prosecution
Supreme Court Rules on Gun Rights for Marijuana Users The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of “habitual” marijuana users challenging a federal restriction that denies firearm possession to people using illegal drugs. This decision is significant as it tests the boundaries of gun ownership laws under the Second Amendment. The court commented that the […]