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Judge Blocks Pentagon “Escort” Policy for Journalists Entering the Building
The restrictive policy on the press “surely is a perverse reading of the First Amendment,” Judge Paul Friedman said.
Birthright Ruling Won’t Halt Trump’s War on Immigrants — Only Organizing Will
Sustained resistance in the form of walkouts, shutdowns, and strikes is our best way to defeat anti-immigrant policies.
Dismissals of Unfair Labor Practice Charges Have Surged Under Trump
A new report has found that the NLRB has been far more likely to dismiss charges of unfair labor practices under Trump.
FBI Report Describes Graffiti as a Tactic of “Anarchist Violent Extremists”
The report also adds new ambiguous justification for FBI action such as “making claims” against business or governments.
Federal Judge Says Anti-Trump Group’s “86-47” Flag Is Protected Political Speech
The judge concluded that the organization intended the numbers to mean Trump “should be removed from office.”
As Heat Wave Spreads Across the US, Data Centers Strain Electrical Grids
“Data centers need the most energy exactly when the grid has the least available to give,” said an AI platform CEO.
Trump Aide Floats Barring Pregnant Visitors After Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Another MAGA ally has called for forced sterilization of all noncitizen visitors traveling to the US.
Restrictive Medication Abortion and HPV Vaccine Laws Take Effect in 3 States
In Hawaii, provisions strengthening the state’s existing shield laws also take effect July 1.
Lawsuit Against Reparations Program in Illinois Can’t Quash Movement’s Momentum
“We want to make sure that everyone knows that it is constitutional to pursue reparations,” says a law professor.
Minnesota Activists Prepare to Defend Anti-ICE Protesters From Federal Charges
Critics say the indictments against 15 people aim to intimidate and silence dissent against the Trump administration.