A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has largely supported a California law aimed at safeguarding children from potentially harmful social media practices. The law, which requires parental consent for children to access so-called "addictive feeds, " was challenged by a tech industry group, NetChoice. This group argued that the law was too broad and infringed on...
The US Agency for Global Media is cutting over 500 jobs. This move comes after a federal judge stopped the agency's boss from firing the Voice of America (VOA) director. The judge also said the agency wasn't following his orders to restore VOA's operations. He gave the agency one last chance to show they were following the rules. The acting CEO, Kari Lake, announced...
In a recent turn of events, a federal judge has put a temporary stop to the Trump administration's plans to speed up deportations of undocumented migrants living inside the United States. This decision is a blow to the administration's goal of increasing the use of expedited removal, a process that allows for quick deportations without a court appearance. The judge,...
Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to hold a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is under intense pressure to step down. This comes after President Donald Trump moved to remove her from her role. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, suggested that Cook should take a leave of absence. He even called it "the honorable thing to do. " Hassett's com...
A UK court has given the green light for a group called Palestine Action to contest its ban by the government. This ban was put in place under laws related to terrorism. The High Court decided that the ban should be looked at again, especially because it might affect people's right to speak freely and protest. The group has been involved in protests that caused dama...
The Trump administration has introduced a new rule. It stops many immigrants from getting bond hearings. These are people who entered the U. S. without proper documents. Now, they must stay in detention while waiting for deportation. This process can take a long time, even years. An ICE spokesperson said this new rule fixes a gap in immigration law. Before, it mostl...
A judge in New Hampshire has found a smart way to stop a controversial executive order. The order, issued by Donald Trump, aims to change birthright citizenship. The judge didn't use the usual method to block the order. Instead, he used a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit covers babies born in all 50 states. It includes babies born to mothers without legal status. I...
Paramount Global faced heavy criticism for settling a lawsuit with former President Trump, which many believe they could have won in court. The decision has left CBS News employees feeling uneasy about what might happen next. The lawsuit, which was about a "60 Minutes" interview, was seen as weak by many legal experts. Still, the settlement has set a worrying precede...
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that didn't directly address the big question: Can the president end birthright citizenship? Instead, they focused on whether individual judges can block federal policies across the entire country. This decision is complex but important, as it changes how federal courts operate. For now, nothing changes regarding birthright...
In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a direct challenge to the administration's use of a little-known rule to ...