#government-overreach

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US politics
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Skydance deal allows Trump's FCC to "censor speech" and "silence dissent" on CBS

The FCC's approval of the Paramount acquisition threatens US press freedom and promotes government overreach in media.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam

Government efforts to influence university governance are happening nationwide, reflecting concerns about liberal ideologies and student debt burdens.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg outraged Trump admin crossed 'reddest of red lines' handcuffing senator questioning Noem

High-profile Democrats are alarmed by recent events indicating a potential descent into authoritarianism under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

This week, RFK Jr. and Donald Trump showed how disease and despotism walk hand in hand

The disbanding of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee and the military's involvement in protests reveal a concerning trend in America.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

California Democrats want their state to hold the line on trans rights - San Jose Spotlight

We can't bend the knee. You have to take it to court if we need to and make sure that we don't get intimidated. This is part of a government overreach.
SF politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

A man joked about a mayor's legal trouble. Then, a subpoena arrived.

Carroll's humorous comment led to a subpoena, prompting concerns over free speech and government overreach.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Students Will Lose Trump's War on Harvard

The Trump administration's demand for viewpoint diversity audits at Harvard represents an attempt at government micromanagement of a private institution, fundamentally threatening First Amendment rights.
US news
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 months ago

Perlmutter Says Trump's Attempt to Remove Her as Register is 'Blatantly Unlawful' and Has No Effect

Perlmutter's complaint argues that Trump's authority to name a temporary Librarian of Congress is unconstitutional, aiming to uphold the integrity of separation of powers.
Intellectual property law
#higher-education
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Harvard Has Taken an Important Step. Here Is What Must Follow.

Harvard University opposes government interference in higher education, championing academic freedom and institutional independence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

University leaders unite against perceived government overreach in higher education.
A coalition of 400+ campus leaders opposes political interference from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Harvard Has Taken an Important Step. Here Is What Must Follow.

Harvard University opposes government interference in higher education, championing academic freedom and institutional independence.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DOGE Loses Battle to Take Over USIP-and Its $500 Million Headquarters

The courts ruled against DOGE's attempt to control the US Institute of Peace, reinstating its former board of directors.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How One Anti-Gov't Republican Signed onto a Street Safety Bill to Rein in Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

I don't like that. There could be emergency situations [when you need] to go over the speed limit - a domestic violence situation, someone's coming after you, or whatever it may be.
NYC politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Top Law School Faculty Issue Letter Defending Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Duke Law faculty robustly defends academic freedom and judicial independence in response to government overreach.
Government threats undermine the legal profession's integrity and judicial independence.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' would officially kill the IRS's free direct-tax filing tool

Republicans plan to eliminate the IRS's free direct tax-filing tool, viewing it as wasteful government overreach.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Paul Clement Takes His Seat At The Resistance Table - Above the Law

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan reflects a concerning government overreach and has unified diverse political factions in defense of judicial independence.
#first-amendment
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US politics

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF Stands with Perkins Coie and the Rule of Law

The Electronic Frontier Foundation supports Perkins Coie's legal challenge against the unconstitutional Executive Order aimed at punishing law firms for client advocacy.
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

What Fiction Can Predict, and What It Can't

The article discusses a surveillance state where people can be detained for their dreams, highlighting themes of technology and government overreach.
#trump-administration
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Covington Must Wait Behind Putin To See Classified Documents Like Everyone Else - Above the Law

Trump's administration revoked Covington & Burling's security clearances to hinder Jack Smith's legal representation efforts, reflecting concerns over governmental overreach.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | I'm a dentist suing Michigan over implicit-bias training - that says only some people can be racist

"On going to renew his license, state officials unleashed a proverbial kick in the teeth: a new implicit bias training mandate that forced Dr. Wildern to choose between his profession or his principles."
Right-wing politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Inside the investigation, seizure and death of Peanut the social media star squirrel

This incident escalated from minor complaints to a huge governmental operation resulting in the untimely euthanasia of Peanut, a beloved social media figure.
Pets
fromTruthout
3 months ago

DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds

"The attempted intrusion by DOGE - a temporary, un-elected and non-Congressionally approved agency - toward the Vera Institute should alarm every American."
Non-profit organizations
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Granting Susman Godfrey A Temporary Restraining Order, Judge Calls Out The Cowardly Biglaw Firms Inking Deals With Trump - Above the Law

The executive order specifically targets lawyers because of the clients that they represented. This reflects a shocking abuse of power.
Law
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

'ICE kidnapped our neighbor': Outrage at arrest of Tufts student spreads as lawmakers demand answers

"Rumeysa Ozturk's experience is shocking, cruel, and unconstitutional. We could not locate her for nearly 24 hours, despite a court order to prevent her removal from Massachusetts."
US news
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Another Columbia Protester Targeted for Deportation Sues Trump, Other Officials

The lawsuit argues that the government's action against Chung highlights a broader trend of repression targeting college students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, undermining their constitutional rights.
US news
fromThe American Conservative
4 months ago

The Khalil Case Shows the State Department's Excess Power

Whether you believe Mahmoud Khalil deserves to be deported for antisemitic stances or righteously exercising his First Amendment rights, his green card revocation stinks.
Right-wing politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 months ago

The FAIR Act Would Protect Bitcoin Holders

With civil asset forfeiture being abused across the country, the FAIR Act of 2023 aims to protect Bitcoin holders from extensive government overreach.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Kash Patel Insists He's Uniquely Qualified to Be FBI Director Because He's a Victim of Weaponized' Government

This may be one of the scenarios that most uniquely qualifies me to take command at the FBI. Having been the victim of government overreach and a weaponized system of justice and law enforcement, I know what it feels like to have the full weight of the United States government used against you.
Miscellaneous
LGBT
fromTruthout
6 months ago

MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If Passed

Montana's latest anti-trans bill aims to criminalize gender-affirming care for youth under 16, raising concerns about government intervention in healthcare.
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