LEGAL CHALLENGES

Jul 16 2025POLITICS

New Rules Lock Up Immigrants Longer

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...

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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Clever Move to Protect Babies' Rights

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...

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

CBS News Staffers Worry About Future After Trump Settlement

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...

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship: What's Next After the Supreme Court's Big Decision?

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...

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

Court Ruling on Transgender Care Sparks Debate

The highest court in the land has made a significant decision that has left many people talking. The court has given the green light to a Tennessee law that restricts gender-affirming care for young people who are transgender. This move has been seen as a big step backward for transgender rights, with six out of the nine judges supporting the decision. The court's l...

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

Passport Progress: A Step Forward for Transgender Rights

A recent court decision has brought significant changes for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex passport holders in the United States. A federal judge has widened a preliminary injunction to include two new groups of passport holders. This means that the policy, which required passports to show only the sex assigned at birth, is now temporarily paused for these indi...

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

Court Blocks Trump's Cuts to Key Health Research

A federal judge in Massachusetts has overturned a decision made by the Trump administration. This decision had led to the cancellation of numerous research grants. The grants were linked to topics such as diversity, gender identity, and vaccine hesitancy. The judge ruled that the administration's actions were arbitrary and unlawful. The judge's decision came aft...

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Trump and Xi: A Trade Talk Teaser?

The upcoming week is set to be a significant one for global trade. It is expected that the President of the United States will engage in a dialogue with the President of China. This conversation is anticipated to center around the ongoing trade negotiations between the two superpowers. The world is watching to see if these discussions will lead to a breakthrough i...

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Unusual Deportations: The Sudden Shift to South Sudan

The United States is deporting people to countries they have never even been to. This is not a new idea, but it is happening more often. The government says it is because some countries refuse to take back their citizens who have committed crimes in the U. S. But is this really the best solution? Take the case of Tuan Thanh Phan. He was set to be deported to Vie...

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

The President's Promises vs. Reality

The President, Donald Trump, started his term with big promises. He said he would fix long-standing problems quickly. These included making peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, changing how the government works, and changing global trade rules. However, this week showed how far he is from achieving these goals. The President has been trying to get Russian President...

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