Federal Court Rules Trump Administration’s Harvard Funding Cuts Unlawful
Boston, September 3, 2025 — In a landmark ruling that could reshape the balance of power between universities and the…
Trump administration
Federal Judge Upholds Illinois Law Restricting E-Verify Use
In a pivotal ruling, a U.S. District Judge has dismissed the Trump administration's challenge to Illinois' E-Verify law, upholding the…
Harvard Under Siege: Trump Administration Pressure Triggers Diversity Rollback and Legal Uncertainty
In a sweeping campaign that’s shaken the foundations of elite higher education, the Trump administration has targeted Harvard University with…
Federal Hiring Freeze Squeezes Law Students: Agencies Withdraw from Career Fairs, Internships at Risk
Summary: Law students seeking public-sector careers are facing mounting uncertainty as a federal hiring slowdown disrupts traditional pathways into government…
Biglaw Firms Now Backpedaling on Controversial Pro Bono Deals With Trump Administration
Biglaw firms that pledged $125 million in pro bono work to the Trump administration now deny the deals amid backlash…
SEC Lawyers May Be Exempt from Trump Administration’s Federal Employee Purge
In a significant legal and administrative development, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyers may be shielded from a Trump…
The American Bar Association’s Opposition to the Executive Order Targeting Diversity and Inclusion
Introduction The American Bar Association (ABA) has taken a firm stance against a recent executive order issued by the Trump…
Veteran Environmental Lawyer Leads DOJ Transition Review Team
Introduction to the DOJ Review Team Jonathan Brightbill, a seasoned environmental attorney and former senior official in the Trump administration’s…
US Federal Court Rejects Mark Meadows’ Bid to Transfer Georgia Charges
Former Trump Chief of Staff Denied Move to Federal Court for State Charges In a significant legal development, a US…
Impact of Trump Administration on Judiciary System Beyond Supreme Court
The United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in New Orleans has become a significant player in legal…
Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Asylum Policy Was Blocked by a Federal Court
Summary: A Federal Court temporarily halted a Trump administration policy to make asylum seekers wait in Mexico. A federal appeals…
The 6 Biggest Legal Issues of 2017 That Will Carry into 2018
Summary: This past year has been filled with legal matters that are still being battled in the courts and will…