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The U.S. Is Trying to Deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Legal Resident. Here’s What to Know.
Mr. Khalil, who helped lead protests at Columbia University against civilian casualties in Gaza, was arrested by immigration officers and sent to a detention center in Louisiana.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Xavier Worthy considers his legal options against Tia Jones
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested nearly a week ago, based on allegations of violence made by his former fiancé, Tia Jones.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Lizzo makes comeback after 'dark' time amid legal battles
The US singer tells crowds in LA she went through a period where she "didn't want to live any more".BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump faces new legal battle after deporting Venezuelan migrants
President Donald Trump is defending his administration's controversial deportation of around 300 alleged Venezuelan gang members to a prison in El Salvador. The White House claimed authority for ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Legal Experts Question Trump’s Authority to Cancel Columbia’s Funding
The government has demanded drastic changes to the university before it will consider reinstating $400 million. Lee C. Bollinger, the school’s former president, calls it an “existential threat.”The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
NCAA continues push to dump player prop bets from legalized gambling
With March Madness starting this week, the NCAA is taking new steps to get bettors who lose (redundant) to leave college basketball players alone.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Trump administration escalates legal battle over alleged gang member deportations
President Trump is lashing out again against the top federal judge who issued an order stopping deportation flights of alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Boston’s White Stadium, Future Home of NWSL Team, at Center of Legal Fight
The efforts to bring professional woman’s soccer to Boston is pitting Mayor Michelle Wu against the Krafts of New England Patriots fame.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Greenpeace verdict is ‘weaponization of legal system’, advocacy groups say
Campaigners condemn North Dakota jury’s ruling as Greenpeace must pay Energy Transfer at least $660m. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Trump's legal fights and Elon Musk's business overlap: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Legal Representation of Migrant Children
The decision could force thousands of minors who crossed the border alone to go to court without a lawyer, leaving them vulnerable to swift deportation.The New York Times - Mar. 22 -
Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands
President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.NBC News - Mar. 22 -
Facebook to stop targeting ads at UK woman after legal fight
Tanya O'Carroll says her case opens a "gateway" for others wanting to stop personalised adverts.BBC News - 6d -
U.S. to revoke legal status of more than a half-million migrants
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.CBS News - 5d -
What exactly makes a rum Jamaican? The legal dispute causing a stir in the Caribbean
Some producers wish to strengthen rules on what can, and cannot, be called "Jamaica rum".BBC News - 5d -
Legal showdown over Trump’s deportation of alleged migrant gang members
In a federal appeals court, the Trump administration defended the president’s move to deport alleged migrant gang members, using a law giving him wartime powers. A federal judge recently blocked ...NBC News - 4d -
Airlines could take legal action over Heathrow shutdown
Body representing over 90 firms says it could take airport to court over costs of closure if issue not ‘amicably settled’. A body representing more than 90 airlines using Heathrow airport said ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump widens war on legal industry with order targeting Jenner & Block
White House says law firm ‘abandoned the profession’s highest ideals’ and ‘condoned partisan lawfare’Financial Times - 3d -
Why Elon Musk and Tesla Have a Legal Bone to Pick With Wisconsin
As the billionaire and his allied groups pour more than $20 million into a race for the state’s top court, his car company is suing Wisconsin over a law restricting vehicle sales.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Is Trying to Gain More Power Over Elections. Is His Effort Legal?
A far-reaching executive order aims to reshape the country’s voting laws, is sure to be challenged in court and reflects the president’s concerted push to expand his power.The New York Times - 2d -
When is 2025 NFL free agency? Date, start time, explaining the legal tampering period, top 50 free agents
Free agency unofficially kicks off Monday, March 10CBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Congressional Dems, ACLU slam Trump’s 'invasion' immigration proclamation, preview legal challenge
In a letter to the White House, the members of Congress and the ACLU, along with the Brennan Center, called the proclamation 'troubling and misguided'NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Andrew Tate cannot hide fury as Florida ‘welcome’ brings yet more legal trouble
The accused human trafficker flew ‘home’ from detention in Romania only to be greeted by a state criminal investigation. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Legal expert on how Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act compares to past cases
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to justify deporting Venezuelan immigrants, claiming an "invasion" of gang-affiliated individuals. The law, passed in 1798, has only been used three ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
How many legal parents can a child have? The Dutch are asking the question | Mark Smith
In our rainbow family, there are two dads and a mum – but the law in the Netherlands only recognises two of us. Our daughter is very much on board with the idea that, unlike her, many other ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
West Virginia governor threatens legal action against NCAA after Mountaineers’ tournament snub
Governor Patrick Morrisey called the decision a 'miscarriage of justice.'Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Trump claims Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee are 'void.' Legal experts disagree
"It could open a Pandora's box if a sitting president tried to undo a pardon by one of their predecessors," one expert told ABC News.ABC News - Mar. 17 -
Outbreak of legal battle in tennis comes after years of increasing tension | Tumaini Carayol
The 163-page PTPA lawsuit contains some valid and not so valid criticism of the professional tours and major events. The Professional Tennis Players’ Association came into existence on the eve of ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
BKFC unveils Ice Wars, new on-ice league for 'legal, sanctioned and regulated hockey fights'
BKFC is going the extra mile to innovate by making its own hockey fight league.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
K-pop band NewJeans announces hiatus after legal setback with record label
K-pop girl group NewJeans has announced a pause on all activities days after a South Korean court ruled against its five members in a long-running dispute with record label Ador.NBC News - 4d -
Live Nation settles lawsuit over claims it misled investors about legal risks
The suit claimed Live Nation misled investors when it said it 'does not engage in behaviors that could justify antitrust litigation.'Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Charity faces legal action after relocated elephants in Malawi allegedly kill 10 people
People living near Kasungu national park say they are living in fear after translocation of 263 elephants by International Fund for Animal Welfare . People living on the edge of a protected area in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Fired Education staffers say department doomed to fall short of its legal obligations
Amid the chaos at the shrinking and endangered Department of Education, multiple former staffers tell The Hill the recent layoffs were disorganized and heartbreaking, but they are most concerned ...The Hill - 2d -
Family calls for release of woman legally in U.S. for 50 years and now detained by ICE
Lewelyn Dixon, a University of Washington lab technician and green card holder, was recently detained by U.S.NBC News - 2d -
Trump says Skadden, Arps law firm will provide $100 million in pro bono legal services, avoiding executive order
Earlier, two "Big Law" firms sued the Trump administration over the president's executive orders targeting them.CNBC - 12h -
Trump says Skadden, Arps law firm will provide $100 million in pro bono legal services, avoiding executive order
Earlier, two "Big Law" firms sued the Trump administration over the president's executive orders targeting them.CNBC - 12h -
NFL free agency: Tracking deals and the best free agents left
The legal tampering period opened on Monday, and fireworks quickly followed.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Israeli cabinet sacks head of Shin Bet intelligence agency
Move set to intensify split between Netanyahu government and legal authoritiesFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Elite US law firms brace for more retaliation from Trump
Capitulation of Paul Weiss strikes fear in American legal boardroomsFinancial Times - 4d -
Professors sue Trump administration over Columbia University overhaul
Legal challenge reflects concerns over pressure on US academic freedomFinancial Times - 3d