Lawsuit
Federal workers sue Education Department over partisan shutdown emails
A union representing federal employees has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that the agency altered workers' out-of-office email messages without consent to include partisan language blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. The complaint claims this action violates the First Amendment by compelling civil servants to echo the Trump administration's political views. The suit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
Gun rights advocates file lawsuit to challenge national firearms act
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Pro-gun organizations have launched a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the 1934 National Firearms Act's regulations on silencers and short-barreled firearms are unconstitutional following a recent legislative change. The suit, dubbed the 'Big Beautiful Lawsuit,' seeks to eliminate longstanding restrictions and the associated federal registry. It comes after Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill, which removes a $200 tax on these items starting in 2026.
Maryland university president accused of dissertation plagiarism
A Daily Wire investigation has uncovered extensive plagiarism in the 1986 doctoral dissertation of Heidi M. Anderson, president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The allegations come amid a lawsuit from a former professor claiming racial discrimination under Anderson's leadership. Anderson has pledged an assessment of the claims.
CSUN sued over firing of employee advocating against antisemitism
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California State University, Northridge faces a wrongful termination lawsuit from former employee Sam Lingrosso, who claims he was fired for his efforts to protect Jewish faculty and students amid rising campus antisemitism. The suit alleges retaliation for his advocacy following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Lingrosso seeks damages under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.