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  • Maine Faces Legal Consequences for Defying Transgender Athlete Policy

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    Maine Faces Federal Pressure Over Transgender Athlete Policy Maine finds itself in a heated conflict with the Trump administration over its approach to transgender participation in girls’ sports. The issue centers on Title IX enforcement—a federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education. Maine has allowed transgender girls to participate in school sports matching…

  • Massive ‘Hands Off!’ Protests Erupt Nationwide

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    Nationwide “Hands Off!” Protests Sweep Across America The “Hands Off!” protests swept the nation, displaying significant activism across America’s 50 states. Over 1,200 demonstrations were organized by more than 150 diverse groups, including: They united to address issues such as government downsizing and human rights concerns. Peaceful gatherings dominated, with notable turnouts at locations like…

  • Judge Orders Return of Erroneously Deported Maryland Father

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    Judge Orders Return of Mistakenly Deported Maryland Man Federal Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to arrange for Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. from an El Salvador prison by Monday at midnight. This order follows the realization that his deportation breached the Administrative Procedures Act, as it was carried out without…

  • Administration’s Request To Dismiss Student Visa Case Denied By Federal Judge

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    Federal Judge Denies Trump Administration’s Request in Student Visa Case Federal Judge Denise Casper’s recent decision in the case of Rumeysa Öztürk, a doctoral student from Tufts University, has significant implications. Casper denied the Trump administration’s request to dismiss or relocate Öztürk’s case to Louisiana, following careful consideration of jurisdictional issues. Öztürk was detained by…

  • Rubio Shuts Door on Entire Country in Deportation Standoff

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    U.S. Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Passport Holders Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced the U.S. decision to revoke visas for all South Sudanese passport holders and stop future issuances. This policy takes immediate effect due to South Sudan’s lack of cooperation in accepting the return of its citizens expelled by the United States.…

  • Boasberg Considers Contempt of Court – Why It’s A Big Deal For Any Administration

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    Judge Scrutinizes Trump Administration’s Deportation Actions U.S. District Judge James Boasberg closely examined the Trump administration’s handling of deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. This scrutiny arose from the administration’s apparent disregard of a court order halting deportations of Venezuelan nationals. Boasberg focused on the March 15 events, where deportations proceeded despite his injunction.…

  • No Rate Cuts Yet: Fed Stays Quiet While Trump Turns Up the Heat

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    Trump Calls for Fed Rate Cut Amid Economic Indicators President Donald Trump recently issued a direct appeal to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Truth Social, urging a reduction in interest rates. Trump cited several positive economic indicators to support his call: The president argued that these factors create an ideal climate for Powell to…

  • Presidential Pardon for Dark Web’s Most Infamous Kingpin

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    When the dark web’s most infamous kingpin walks free at the hands of a U.S. president, the world takes notice. Ulbricht, the mastermind behind Silk Road, envisioned a decentralized, anonymous marketplace rooted in libertarian ideals and enabled by emerging technologies like Tor and Bitcoin. But that vision quickly unraveled. What began as a radical experiment…

  • Feds Launch Title IX Team to Crack Down on Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports

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    New Title IX Special Investigations Team Unveiled Education Secretary Linda McMahon has announced the formation of the Title IX Special Investigations Team (SIT), tasked with enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive orders on transgender women in sports. This unit aims to expedite Title IX investigations that traditionally take months or years. McMahon emphasized the team’s swift…

  • Trump’s Gold Card Visa

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    Simplification of Citizenship for Investors President Trump's "gold card" proposal suggests a streamlined path to U.S. citizenship for wealthy investors. Unlike the current EB-5 Visa, which requires substantial investment leading to job creation, the gold card offers a simpler option — a $5 million payment without the need to demonstrate job creation. This proposal could…