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#federal-law

'Today, we celebrate': Judge says National Park Service must reinstate employees

Federal judge reinstates wrongly terminated federal employees, citing unlawful mass firings by the Trump administration.

Washington DC

fromwww.npr.org

States sue Trump administration over mass firings of federal employees

States are suing the Trump administration over illegal mass firings of federal employees, arguing proper procedures were not followed.

Los Angeles

Judge Rules Trump's Deployment of National Guard in California Illegal

The federal judge declared Trump's National Guard deployment in California illegal, emphasizing that the unrest did not meet the definition of rebellion.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Trump officials intensify Columbia dispute with accreditation threat

The Department of Education has notified Columbia University's accreditor of an alleged federal anti-discrimination law violation.

SF LGBT

Trump Administration Sues Maine for Refusing to Bar Transgender Athletes

The Trump administration's lawsuit against Maine targets policies allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, asserting violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

US Elections

5 months ago

Trump Reportedly Preparing To Seize Control of the U.S. Postal Service

Trump plans to dissolve USPS leadership and merge it with the Commerce Department, risking legal challenges and possible disruption to a 250-year-old institution.

Washington Nationals

fromSFGATE

'Today, we celebrate': Judge says National Park Service must reinstate employees

Federal judge reinstates wrongly terminated federal employees, citing unlawful mass firings by the Trump administration.

Washington DC

fromwww.npr.org

States sue Trump administration over mass firings of federal employees

States are suing the Trump administration over illegal mass firings of federal employees, arguing proper procedures were not followed.

Los Angeles

Judge Rules Trump's Deployment of National Guard in California Illegal

The federal judge declared Trump's National Guard deployment in California illegal, emphasizing that the unrest did not meet the definition of rebellion.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Trump officials intensify Columbia dispute with accreditation threat

The Department of Education has notified Columbia University's accreditor of an alleged federal anti-discrimination law violation.

SF LGBT

more#trump-administration

Trump Administration Sues Maine for Refusing to Bar Transgender Athletes

The Trump administration's lawsuit against Maine targets policies allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, asserting violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

#court-ruling

fromCbsnews

5 months ago

Health

Judge orders HHS, CDC and FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Public health

S.F.: Judge orders restoration of public health data removed by Trump policies

fromCbsnews

5 months ago

Health

Judge orders HHS, CDC and FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Public health

S.F.: Judge orders restoration of public health data removed by Trump policies

more#court-ruling

fromTechCrunch

3 weeks ago

Congress might block state AI laws for a decade. Here's what it means. | TechCrunch

The proposal to ban states from regulating AI for a decade risks undermining protection against AI harms and reducing accountability for powerful tech firms.

US politics

Rep. McIver is indicted on federal charges related to tussle at immigration facility

Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted for alleged interference with federal officers during a confrontation at an immigration detention center.

fromLos Angeles Times

California

Trump sues to end college tuition benefits for undocumented students. Could California be next?

fromwww.npr.org

Rep. McIver is indicted on federal charges related to tussle at immigration facility

Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted for alleged interference with federal officers during a confrontation at an immigration detention center.

fromLos Angeles Times

California

Trump sues to end college tuition benefits for undocumented students. Could California be next?

more#immigration

fromABA Journal

Florida AG held in civil contempt for disobeying order; 'litigants cannot change the plain meaning of words,' judge says

U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams stated, 'Litigants cannot change the plain meaning of words as it suits them, especially when conveying a court's commands.'

Law

#data-privacy

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

EFF to Congress: Here's What A Strong Privacy Law Looks Like

The EFF prioritizes strong federal consumer data privacy laws to protect Americans' data rights.

EU data protection

Federal Judge Bars Elon Musk and DOGE from Accessing Social Security Files: Engaged in a Fishing Expedition'

fromTheregister

Privacy professionals

Dems hyperventilate about Palantir's work with IRS in letter

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

EFF to Congress: Here's What A Strong Privacy Law Looks Like

The EFF prioritizes strong federal consumer data privacy laws to protect Americans' data rights.

EU data protection

Federal Judge Bars Elon Musk and DOGE from Accessing Social Security Files: Engaged in a Fishing Expedition'

fromTheregister

Privacy professionals

Dems hyperventilate about Palantir's work with IRS in letter

DOJ Targets States Allowing Trans Students in Women's Sports

The DOJ enforces federal law against state officials regarding transgender participation in women's sports.

Trump Administration Says Maine Broke Law by Allowing Transgender Athletes on Teams

Maine faces federal scrutiny for allowing transgender athletes on women's teams, following an executive order from the Trump administration.

SF parents

fromABC30 Fresno

DOJ threatens California public schools with legal action over CIF trans-athlete policy

California schools face potential legal action over transgender participation policies by June 9.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Minnesota preemptively sues Trump administration over trans athlete ban

SF politics

CNN Anchor Confronts Attorney for Misgendering in Heated Clash Over Trans Athlete: Who Is Her?!'

fromTruthout

DOJ Targets States Allowing Trans Students in Women's Sports

The DOJ enforces federal law against state officials regarding transgender participation in women's sports.

Trump Administration Says Maine Broke Law by Allowing Transgender Athletes on Teams

Maine faces federal scrutiny for allowing transgender athletes on women's teams, following an executive order from the Trump administration.

SF parents

fromABC30 Fresno

DOJ threatens California public schools with legal action over CIF trans-athlete policy

California schools face potential legal action over transgender participation policies by June 9.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Minnesota preemptively sues Trump administration over trans athlete ban

SF politics

CNN Anchor Confronts Attorney for Misgendering in Heated Clash Over Trans Athlete: Who Is Her?!'

more#transgender-rights

Law

fromSlate Magazine

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.

US politics

fromABA Journal

Can judge order US to ask El Salvador for migrant's release? 4th Circuit says yes, return can't be done 'telepathically'

The 4th Circuit ruled the U.S. must actively seek a migrant's return from El Salvador, not just rely on legal interpretations.

Brandon Johnson Counters Republican Attacks at Sanctuary City' Hearing

Mayor Brandon Johnson insists Chicago's policies on immigration do not violate federal law and enhance public safety.

NYC politics

Exclusive | DOJ sues Newark, three more New Jersey cities over sanctuary policies: 'A frontal assault'

Brandon Johnson Counters Republican Attacks at Sanctuary City' Hearing

Mayor Brandon Johnson insists Chicago's policies on immigration do not violate federal law and enhance public safety.

NYC politics

Exclusive | DOJ sues Newark, three more New Jersey cities over sanctuary policies: 'A frontal assault'

more#immigration-policy

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Western Accreditor Pauses DEI Standards

WSCUC is reviewing diversity, equity, and inclusion standards to ensure compliance with federal law and improve student outcomes.

NYC politics

Trump admin backs Jewish professor's discrimination case against CUNY school

The Trump administration supports a Jewish professor's claim of a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests at CUNY's Hunter College.

US politics

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Trump New Media' Briefing Starts Off With a Bang as Influencer Thanks Karoline Leavitt for Bringing Back English-Speaking Uber Drivers

The White House emphasizes adherence to federal laws, particularly regarding gender in sports and university funding, during a media briefing.

Feds launch probe of UC Berkeley over hiding millions in funding from China, other countries

Department of Education investigates UC Berkeley for failing to disclose foreign funding, including large sums from China.

US news

UC Berkeley Faces Foreign Gifts Investigation

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Feds launch probe of UC Berkeley over hiding millions in funding from China, other countries

Department of Education investigates UC Berkeley for failing to disclose foreign funding, including large sums from China.

US news

UC Berkeley Faces Foreign Gifts Investigation

Trump tariffs: New York joins interstate lawsuit seeking to stop largest federal tax hike in history' | amNewYork

New York joins 11 states suing Trump over tariffs imposed under emergency powers, claiming they violate federal law.

Elon Musk must turn over records and answer questions on what he's doing at DOGE, judge orders

Federal judge mandates Elon Musk and DOGE to produce documents regarding agency reforms.

fromBusiness Insider

Ranking House Oversight member says DOGE has created 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration

DOGE's actions pose significant risks to Americans' privacy, data security, and access to Social Security benefits.

US politics

fromBusiness Insider

Elon Musk must turn over records and answer questions on what he's doing at DOGE, judge orders

Federal judge mandates Elon Musk and DOGE to produce documents regarding agency reforms.

fromBusiness Insider

Ranking House Oversight member says DOGE has created 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration

DOGE's actions pose significant risks to Americans' privacy, data security, and access to Social Security benefits.

SF LGBT

Federal government to remove gender dysphoria from protected disabilities list

fromCardplayer

San Francisco

Feds Reconsider Approval Of New California Casino

fromAdvocate.com

SF LGBT

Federal government to remove gender dysphoria from protected disabilities list

fromCardplayer

San Francisco

Feds Reconsider Approval Of New California Casino

more#legal-challenges

fromInsideEVs

California's EV Carpool Lane Stickers May Go Away. Would It Be So Bad?

The incentive to allow single-occupancy clean-air vehicles in carpool lanes has fulfilled its purpose. This policy was essential in establishing California as a leading EV market.

Alternative transportation

Musk's Team Must Produce Documents to Comply With Open Records Laws, Judge Says

Elon Musk's government unit must comply with public disclosure laws, according to a federal judge's ruling.

Law

Judge Strikes Down DOGE-Led Memo Directing Mass Firing of Federal Employees: Illegal' and Must Be Rescinded'

A federal judge ruled against OPM's memo on mass firings, stating it lacked authority over other agencies' hiring and firing decisions.

Business

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Tax Implications Cannabis

Rescheduling cannabis could drastically reduce business tax burdens and enhance competitiveness against the black market.

Social justice

fromstateline.org