Day: April 4, 2025
When free speech meets government overreach
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore how we sometimes lose sight of individual rights in heated national debates. From a student facing deportation for pro-Palestinian views to concerns over fairness in sports and privacy in restrooms, I question whether group-based thinking is undermining personal freedoms—and challenge us to rethink how we balance social values with constitutional protections.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Fire InterAmerican Foundation Leaders
Several Latin American-based nonprofits sued, saying the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it fired IAF’s entire board.
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Supreme Court Rules Trump Administration Can Cancel $65 Million in Teaching Grants
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Trump administration can cancel $65 million in education grants that were part of the administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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FEMA Withheld Grants in Violation of Court Order: Federal Judge
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s pause on disbursing grants to states was previously paused.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Freeze Education Grants Over DEI Concerns
The admin filed a brief telling the justices that a federal judge in Massachusetts had exceeded his authority by interfering in "a contract dispute."
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Judge Orders Return of Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador Prison
The administration has filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
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16 States Sue Trump Administration Over Halted NIH Grant Funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration’s actions include canceling required peer review meetings and withholding final decisions on applications.
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Trump Admin Sued Over Chinese Import Tariffs
The NCLA filed the lawsuit on behalf of a Florida-based retailer that sells home management products and imports materials from China.
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