Judge Quickly Steps Up to Support Harvard’s Student Visas
Federal Judge Challenges Trump’s Visa Restrictions on Harvard A federal judge, who happens to be an Ivy League alumna, has swiftly urged Harvard to adhere to civil rights laws concerning student visas affected by President Trump’s recent directives. This ruling prevents the president’s decision, which aimed to block the issuance of certain F, M, and […]
Judge stops Trump administration’s attempt to deport Columbia student protester
Federal Judge Blocks Detention of Columbia Student Over Anti-Israel Protests A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to detain a Columbia University student, who faced potential deportation after participating in anti-Israel demonstrations earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Naomi Reis Buchwald issued an interim injunction that prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
Harvard takes legal action against Trump’s foreign student visa limits
Harvard University has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding a recent declaration that prohibits Ivy League institutions from enrolling new international students. This legal skirmish marks yet another chapter in the ongoing conflict between the federal government and the nation’s oldest university. In an amended lawsuit filed Thursday, Harvard is requesting that judges […]
School district to compensate student $20,000 for suspension over ‘illegal alien’ remark
In North Carolina, family members of high school students suspended for using the term “illegal alien” are set to receive a $20,000 payment, along with a public apology, according to a proposed settlement. Reports indicate that the agreement aims to remove instances of racial bias from the records of Christian McGee, now 17, and includes […]
New jiu-jitsu student receives $56M after being paralyzed during practice with instructor ‘Sinistro’
Jiu-Jitsu Student Awarded $56 Million After Catastrophic Injury A student of Jiu-Jitsu has been awarded a staggering $56 million after a training accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Jack Greener, who is 30 years old, was just a beginner white belt during a sparring session with his instructor, Francisco Iturlardo, a 33-year-old black […]
North Carolina student suspended for using the term ‘illegal alien’ in class to receive $20K and an apology from the school as part of a settlement
A high school student from North Carolina, Christian McGee, sparked controversy last year when he used the phrase “illegal foreigners” in an English class. This led to his suspension for three days at Central Davidson High School in Lexington on April 9, 2024. His family claimed that the phrase was misinterpreted, and they believed it […]
Trump administration proclamation focuses on foreign student visas at Harvard
Trump Signs Declaration Impacting Harvard Student Visas On Wednesday, President Donald Trump enacted a declaration addressing Harvard University’s foreign student exchange program, stirring further controversy between the administration and Ivy League institutions. The declaration instructs the State Department to “revoke” current academic or exchange visas for certain Harvard students. Trump emphasized, “Admission to the US […]
Student punished for calling migrants by a legal term ends up victorious, likely to get an apology from the school board
Student Suspended Over Vocabulary Lesson in North Carolina A 16-year-old student found himself suspended from Central Davidson High School in Lexington, North Carolina, after using the term “illegal alien” during an English class vocabulary lesson. Following this incident, the school’s assistant principal, Eric Anderson, labeled Christian McGee’s comments as “racially insensitive,” which, according to him, […]
Iranian student sues California college, alleging staff suppressed free expression over views on illegal immigration
Lawsuit Filed by Iranian Student Against University of California An Iranian student is taking legal action against the University of California, claiming that he faced threats of punishment over his political remarks. Matin Samimiat alleges that the administration at Golden West College reacted negatively to his comments on topics such as illegal immigration, women’s sports, […]
Mayor Adams changes his stance, defends student taken by ICE
Mayor Eric Adams expressed his support on Monday for high school students in New York City who were involved in President Trump’s deportation efforts. The city’s legal team submitted a short brief in support of Dylan Lopez Contreras, a 20-year-old Venezuelan seeking asylum, who was detained in a Manhattan court on May 21 after attending […]