Law
The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia
The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia President Trump’s executive order on April 28, 2025, demands that the U.S. attorney general publish a list of cities and states that obstruct federal immigration enforcement, potentially putting Philadelphia on the list due to its sanctuary city policies. Philadelphia’s sanctuary policies, including refusing to […]
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FTC v. Meta live: updates from the battle for Instagram and WhatsApp
FTC v. Meta live: updates from the battle for Instagram and WhatsApp Meta is facing an existential antitrust trial, where it’s being sued by the FTC to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that Meta sought to extinguish Instagram and WhatsApp as threats to its dominance in the social media market. […]
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Can you copyright a Met Gala outfit?
Can you copyright a Met Gala outfit? The Met Gala, held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year, with a theme focused on suiting and menswear. The Costume Institute’s 2025 exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” complements this year’s theme, highlighting the importance of tailoring […]
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Justice Department lawyers work for justice and the Constitution – not the White House
Justice Department lawyers work for justice and the Constitution – not the White House The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is facing severe tests to its impartiality under the Trump administration, with seven DOJ attorneys resigning over orders from Attorney General Pam Bondi to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. DOJ lawyers […]
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Habeas corpus: A thousand-year-old legal principle for defending rights that’s getting a workout under the Trump administration
Habeas corpus: A thousand-year-old legal principle for defending rights that’s getting a workout under the Trump administration Habeas corpus is a thousand-year-old legal principle that protects individuals from being illegally confined or detained without due process, and its use has been on the rise under the Trump administration. The concept of habeas corpus dates back […]
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Endowments aren’t blank checks – but universities can rely on them more heavily in turbulent times
Endowments aren’t blank checks – but universities can rely on them more heavily in turbulent times Harvard University is facing pressure from the Trump administration to change its policies or lose out on billions of dollars in federal funding, specifically over allegations of violating students’ civil rights. The university’s endowment, valued at over $53 billion, […]
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Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have shown promise but face an uncertain future, with some cases being allowed to continue while others have been dismissed or ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court. The fossil fuel industry has known about the dangers […]
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Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law
Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law US District Court Judge Algenon Marbley has struck down Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification Act, ruling that it violates the First Amendment. The law, which required children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media platforms, was set to take effect on January 15th, 2024. A […]
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Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means
Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means A federal judge has found “probable cause” to hold the Trump administration in contempt for disobeying a court order to halt flights taking immigrants to El Salvador, marking a significant escalation in the battle between the […]
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Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA
Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA The Supreme Court case Braidwood v. Biden may impact the free coverage of preventive care services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including PrEP, contraception, and other essential health benefits. If the court […]
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