Harvard University is in a tough spot. The government has made a move that the university believes is unfair and unconstitutional. The issue started when the government revoked Harvard’s certification for its Student and Exchange Visitor Program. This program is crucial for international students who want to study in the U. S. Harvard argues that this decision violat...
There is a lot of talk about speeding up deportations. The Trump team is considering some extreme measures. One of these is suspending habeas corpus. This is a big deal. Habeas corpus is a fundamental right. It allows people to challenge their detention in court. The idea is to bring a prisoner before a judge. The judge then decides if the imprisonment is legal. This...
A judge in Washington, D. C. recently made a big call. She ruled that a move by Donald Trump was unconstitutional. This move was aimed at a law firm called Perkins Coie. The judge said the firm and its clients have rights that were violated. These rights include free speech and due process. The judge's decision sent a clear message to other law firms. It warned them ...
A federal judge made a big decision recently. She stopped a presidential order that was aimed at a specific law firm. This order was seen as a direct attack on the legal system. The judge's ruling was clear: the president's actions were unconstitutional and couldn't stand. The law firm in question, Perkins Coie, had been representing some high-profile clients. These...
In Wisconsin, a judge's recent arrest has sparked a heated debate. A fellow judge, Pedro Colón, has spoken out about the arrest of Hannah Dugan. Colón believes that the arrest was a calculated move by the Trump administration. He thinks it was meant to send a strong message to the judiciary. Colón argues that the administration is trying to intimidate judges and ...
A judge has stepped in to halt a significant part of Donald Trump's order. This order aimed to punish law firms that dared to challenge him. The judge's decision is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's attempts to control who can represent clients against him. The judge, Loren AliKhan, made it clear that she believes Trump's actions are a serious mis...
A recent court decision has allowed the enforcement of executive orders aimed at ending federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges. The court's decision allows the orders to be enforced while the lawsuit continues. The court's decision came after a judge had previously blocked the ord...
In a shocking turn of events, Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , was arrested at his New York home last Saturday. The Trump administration didn't charge him with a crime. Instead, they targeted him for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. They claimed they had the legal authority to expel him based on his particip...
A prominent law firm is standing up to a presidential executive order that targets them. The firm, Perkins Coie, claims that the order is unconstitutional and an attack on their right to represent clients and causes that the administration opposes. The order, signed by President Trump, accuses the firm of dishonest and dangerous activities, including undermining elec...
Ever thought about why we say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"? It's not about ruining Christmas, but about including everyone. Some folks believe America was founded on Christianity, so Christmas should be the main holiday. But the truth is, our Constitution protects our right to celebrate any holiday we want. The Founding Fathers didn't want any one r...