On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit stayed a preliminary injunction blocking Congressional cuts to Medicaid funding that affects Planned Parenthood.
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New Texas Congressional Map Blocked by Federal Judge
The challengers convinced the court that Texas likely had engaged in illegal racial gerrymandering at the request of the Trump administration.
TikTok Preparing to Comply With Federal Ban
TikTok plans to comply with federal legislation banning the app for U.S. users, according to sources. The 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act, H.R. 8038, requires parent company ByteDance to sell its U.S. assets by January 19, 2025, or face a ban nationwide.
D.C. Prosecution of Trump Pauses After Election
The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to drop its cases against the president-elect due to concerns over interfering with the duties of the executive branch.
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Alleging Violation of the First Amendment
TikTok Inc. and ByteDance Ltd. filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, seeking a review of the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
President Biden Signs Bill Banning TikTok
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed legislation requiring Chinese tech firm ByteDance to divest itself of the TikTok app or face a ban in the United States.
Congress Opposes NLRB Joint Employer Rule
President Biden is expected to veto a resolution disapproving a rule that expands the definition of joint employers under federal labor law.
Senate Weighs Bill Designed to Protect Children Online
The Kids Online Safety Act would require online platforms to give children and their parents greater control over their experience and personal data.
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consumer protection, Facebook, Google, Instagram, Meta, social media, TikTok, Twitter, U.S. Congress
U.S. District Court Judge Rejects Huawei’s Claims Involving the National Defense Authorization Act
On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, United States District Court Judge Amos L. Mazzant of the Eastern District of Texas denied Huawei Technologies USA, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit challenging the National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications equipment maker, challenged the constitutionality of Section 889 of the NDAA, which prevents federal agencies and their contractors from utilizing Huawei's equipment and services. Judge Mazzant granted the U.S. Government's motion for summary judgment, concluding that Congress acted appropriately within its powers.
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Democrat and Republican Lawmakers Join Forces for Animal Cruelty Bill
Florida congressmen Ted Deutch and Vern Buchanan have proposed a bill that will make animal cruelty a federal felony.
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animal cruelty, bipartisan legislation
