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How the G.O.P. Went From Championing Campus Free Speech to Fighting It

President Trump and state politicians are pushing new laws and policies that crack down on curriculum, protests and speakers.

The New York Times - 5d

Administration Officials Believe Order Lets Immigration Agents Enter Homes Without Warrants

It remains unclear whether the Trump administration will apply the law in this way. But such an interpretation, experts say, would infringe on basic civil liberties.

The New York Times - 5d

Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data

A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

The New York Times - 4d

Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum.

Thousands of people seeking accountability under a new state law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims.

NBC News - 4d

Bondi issues warning after 3 charged in Tesla arson attacks

Tesla arson defendants will face the 'full force of the law," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on Thursday.

ABC News - 4d

Paul Weiss Chair Says Deal With Trump Adheres to Firm’s Principles

In an email message, the law firm’s chairman, Brad Karp, reassured employees that its deal with President Trump was in keeping with its principles.

The New York Times - 3d

Paul Weiss Deal With Trump Faces Backlash From Legal Profession

Paul Weiss, a law firm targeted by President Trump, reached a deal to settle a conflict. Many in the legal field are condemning the agreement.

The New York Times - 3d

The Online Casinos That Can Operate as Long as They Say They Aren’t Actually Casinos

Policing loopholes in gambling law can be challenging, and most states have been slow to adapt.

The New York Times - 2d

South Korea’s constitutional court restores PM as acting president

Move comes ahead of hotly anticipated ruling on impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law bid

Financial Times - 1d

5 ways Democrats can fight Trump and defend the republic

If Democrats in Congress have a serious plan to stop President Trump from violating the Constitution and the nation's laws, they haven't shown it yet.

The Hill - 1d

Expel Hungary from of the European Union

Orbán’s semi-authoritarian regime openly flouts freedom, democracy, the rule of law, minority rights, pluralism, tolerance and justice.

The Hill - 1d

‘Remarkable sloppiness’: Trump officials’ chat breach shakes Washington

Law enforcement agencies silent on what legal experts say could be a violation of the US espionage act

Financial Times - 19h

EU lawmakers warn against ‘dangerous’ moves to water down AI rules

European Commission considers softening parts of law that could spare Big Tech from key elements

Financial Times - 8h

Assisted dying could face four-year delay

A proposed change to the assisted dying bill could push back the introduction of the law by two years.

BBC News - 4h

Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog

CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.

BBC News - 2h

A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East

Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts

President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail

The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

New Deal Reached to End Wildcat Strikes by N.Y. Prison Guards

The state and the correctional officers’ union agreed that officers should return to work Monday and that some provisions of a solitary confinement law would be put on pause.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Supreme Court takes up free speech challenge to conversion therapy bans aimed at LGBTQ youth

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at teens questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

ABC News - Mar. 10

Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats

Trump's administration has committed real violations of law and democratic norms, but policy disagreements and norm violations do not invalidate the entire administration.

The Hill - Mar. 10

A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online

A Swiss politician has been fined for buying water pistols online after authorities said the toys violate the country’s weapons law

ABC News - Mar. 11

Trump to invoke wartime power from 1798 for Guantanamo deportations

President Trump is planning to invoke a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as soon as Friday to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Forever 21 expected to close all U.S. stores, blames Shein and Temu for demise

Forever 21 blamed its second bankruptcy on rising competition from upstarts like Shein and Temu and their use of the de minimis exemption, a trade law loophole.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Judge in deportation case chides DOJ lawyer for refusing to answer key questions

The court fight focuses on the Trump administration's use of a 1798 law to deport people it claims are part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

NBC News - Mar. 17

Texas midwife arrested, accused of providing illegal abortions

Texas has made what appears to be its first arrest under the state's controversial abortion law. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.

CBS News - Mar. 18

AI is turbocharging organized crime, E.U. police agency warns

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The European Union’s law enforcement agency cautioned Tuesday that artificial intelligence is turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies ...

NBC News - Mar. 18

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Showdowns between people and bulls can still go on, but the animals can no longer be hurt or killed. Some bullfighting proponents said the law imperils an ancient tradition.

The New York Times - 6d

Vote for the Thomas J. Henry Austin-area boys high school athlete of the week

Vote now for the Thomas J. Henry Law Austin-area boys high school athlete of the week for March 10-15. The voting ends on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices

European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United States

The New York Times - 6d

Meta's potential exit from Delaware had governor worried enough to call special weekend meetings

As Delaware lawmakers debate a bill that could dramatically alter the state's corporate law, Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg have a lot at stake in the outcome.

CNBC - 6d

Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices

European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United States.

The New York Times - 5d

Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price

States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespread

ABC News - 5d

3/12: America Decides

European Union and Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffs; Vice President Vance’s mother-in-law- advanced DEI while working as a provost at her California university

CBS News - 5d

3/14: America Decides

Trump speaks on “law and order” at Justice Department; Former federal employee let go due to Musk’s efforts to downsize government shows up to work for free

CBS News - 5d

Why Trump Can’t Immediately Shut Down the Education Department

Congress and federal law stand in the way of shutting down the agency, which manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and supports programs for students with disabilities.

The New York Times - 4d

Once a March Madness sure thing, UConn and Dan Hurley underdogs and overlooked

The idea of a three-peat has not escaped anyone’s lips. Finally for UConn coach Dan Hurley, gravity has proven to be a law of nature – and basketball.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Supreme Court Rules for Chicago Politician in Bank Fraud Case

The justices unanimously said a law prohibiting “any false statement or report” did not cover misleading assertions that fell short of outright lies.

The New York Times - 4d

No evidence of coordinated vandalism of Teslas despite Musk and Trump claims

Law enforcement and extremism experts find no evidence of coordinated attacks on Teslas, despite claims from CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 3d

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