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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech... more +
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech or the press, preventing citizens from peacefully assembling, or interfering with citizens' ability to petition the government for redress of their grievances. The First Amendment is one of the most sacred aspects of the American legal tradition and has spawned a vast body of jurisprudence and commentary. less -
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Judge Denies Joint Motion to Vacate CFPB Settlement with a Chicago-Based Non-Bank Lender

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An Illinois federal district court judge presiding over a revived redlining case denied a joint motion to vacate a 2024 voluntary settlement between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a Chicago-based non-bank...more

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Townstone Case Twist: Federal District Court Stands Firm on Redlining Settlement Amid CFPB Controversy

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On June 12, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied the joint motion by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) and Townstone Financial, Inc. to vacate the Stipulated Final...more

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Legal Showdown: Harvard and Trump Administration Spar Over Alleged Federal Civil Rights Violations, Federal Funding Freeze

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Since President Trump's return to office in January, his administration has intensified efforts to combat antisemitism on college campuses, positioning the issue as a central pillar of its civil rights agenda....more

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Recent Rulings Against Trump Administration Funding Freezes

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Shortly after taking office, President Trump froze funding already allocated to various parties, citing the Administration’s disapproval of issues including climate change and social equity. Additionally, executive agencies...more

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Guidance for Cultural Institutions Navigating the Federal Policy Landscape

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This client alert reports on recent developments in the Trump Administration and a shifting legal landscape that may affect the operations, funding, and tax-exempt status of cultural institutions such as museums, galleries,...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 4, May 2025

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Welcome to our fourth issue of The Academic Advisor for 2025. In this edition, we cover the following topics of interest for schools, institutions of higher education, and other education-focused organizations: - How a...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Urges US Attorney General to Unilaterally Override Biden-Era NLRB Decisions

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The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) – an association of several hundred employers and employer associations – sent letters to US Attorney General Pam Bondi to direct the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to...more

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Federal Court Declines to Block DEI Executive Orders, Rejecting Due Process and First Amendment Arguments

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On May 2, 2025, a federal district court in Washington, DC declined to issue a preliminary injunction blocking provisions of recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168, and EO 14173) which are focused on unlawful DEI...more

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AG Permits Journalist Subpoenas in Leak Investigations

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The U.S. Attorney General has updated the policy governing when the news media can be subject to legal process for their sources. The updated regulations permit the Department of Justice (DOJ) to subpoena the media for leak...more

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The DEI Battle Continues: District Court Denies Motion to Dissolve Preliminary Injunction

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On May 1, 2025, the latest development unfolded in the ongoing battle between the Trump administration and certain trade groups challenging the validity of the president’s executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion...more

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DOJ Will Use Compulsory Legal Process to Compel Production of Information From News Media Following Recent Update to Policy

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On April 25, Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi issued an internal memorandum to Department of Justice (DOJ) employees, changing the DOJ’s policy on obtaining information from, or records of, members of the news media. Under...more

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Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission (Trump EO Tracker)

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Establishes Religious Liberty Commission (Commission) with the stated intent of protecting the free exercise of religion. The Commission shall be composed of up to 14 members appointed by the President and shall include...more

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Federal Judge in New Hampshire Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking Education Department’s DEI Letter

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On April 24, 2025, a federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire largely blocked the U.S. Department of Education from cutting funding for schools that refuse to drop diversity, equity, and...more

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Harvard University Sues Trump Administration Over Federal Funding Freeze

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Harvard University has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to freeze more than $2 billion in federal grants and contracts benefitting Harvard. The funding freeze came after Harvard refused a list...more

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DOJ Changes Policy To Authorize Compulsory Process For Reporters’ Records In Leak Investigations

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On April 25, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum updating Department of Justice (DOJ) policy for “obtaining information from, or records of, members of the news media” (Bondi Memorandum)....more

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Title IX and Title VI Enforcement Continues, “Dear Colleague” Pause for Some, and SCOTUS Hears LGBTQ Curriculum Challenge

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We took the week off from our Week in Review alert last week as it was a (relatively) slow week. However, as it tends to happen after a slow week, developments picked back up this week....more

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Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Dispute with the Trump Administration: Implications for Nonprofits

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On April 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signaled a desire for Harvard University (Harvard or the University) to lose its tax-exempt status after the University refused several demands in the Trump Administration’s letter to...more

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[Webinar] Critical Issues in Higher Education: Title VI, Free Speech, Foreign Funding, and More - May 6th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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This webinar will dive into recent actions by the Trump Administration and the emerging risks faced by universities and research institutions. Panelists will focus on the implications of key legal and policy shifts, as well...more

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Court Permanently Blocks DOL from Enforcing DEI Certification Provisions

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In our previous post, we discussed the nationwide temporary restraining order issued by the United States District Court for the North District of Illinois that temporarily prevented the Department of Labor from requiring...more

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Democratic AGs Support Law Firms Subject to Executive Orders

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A group of 21 Democratic AGs filed amicus briefs in two cases pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in support of law firms challenging President Trump’s Executive Orders imposing sanctions against...more

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Federal District Court Temporarily Blocks DOL from Requiring DEI Certification Provisions

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On March 27, 2025, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a nationwide temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the Department of Labor (DOL) from requiring federal contractors and...more

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Another Court Blocks DEI-Related Certification Requirement

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On March 27, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting the Department of Labor (DOL) from...more

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Federal Judge Temporarily Halts DOL’s Enforcement of Portions of President Trump’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executive...

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The Department of Labor (DOL) is enjoined from enforcing parts of President Trump’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-related Executive Orders following a partial nationwide injunction entered against them by Judge Matthew F....more

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‘Catch and Revoke’ Program Takes Off: State Department AI-Driven Visa Crackdown

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The U.S. State Department’s “Catch and Revoke” program uses artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor foreign nationals, particularly student visa holders. The program aims to identify individuals who express support for Hamas,...more

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Federal Judge Restrains Liability for Alleged False DEI Certifications

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President Trump’s January 21 Executive Order targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs (DEI) (the “January 21 Executive Order”) and, specifically, § 3(b)(iv)) (the Certification Provision) cannot be the basis for...more

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