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• Center for Biological Diversity sues Trump administration over "unleash American energy" executive order and green policy rollbacks — The environmental nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging its day-one executive order directing federal agencies to identify and weaken or eliminate policies and regulations that "unduly" burden fuel producers. The lawsuit seeks information about action plans from the Department of Interior, Department of Commerce, EPA, and Forest Service. The suit follows a February FOIA request that officials have not answered, and comes as the administration has announced plans to eliminate greenhouse gas reporting requirements and other environmental protections.
• Green groups sue federal officials over removal of climate and environmental justice data from government websites — Environmental groups filed a lawsuit against federal officials over the removal of government webpages containing federal climate and environmental justice data. This action is part of a broader pattern of the Trump administration deleting or restricting access to environmental information and records.
• USDA erases climate data from department records — The U.S. Department of Agriculture erased climate data from its records, prompting a lawsuit from environmental advocates. This action is part of the administration's systematic removal of climate-related information from federal agencies.

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• Trump administration orders mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — The Trump administration, through staff from Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency," issued reduction-in-force letters terminating approximately 1,500 of the CFPB's 1,700 employees on April 17. The layoffs eliminated entire divisions including the office of servicemember affairs, office of older Americans, and office of fair lending. According to an employee declaration, the effort was managed by Gavin Kliger and staff were kept working 36 hours straight to ensure notices went out. Employees raised concerns about violations of court orders requiring "particularized assessment," but were told "all that mattered was the numbers."
• Federal judge bars Trump administration from rapid deportation policy — Federal Judge Brian Murphy on Friday barred the Trump administration from implementing a new policy that would allow it to rapidly deport hundreds or thousands of immigrants to countries other than their own without giving them an opportunity to demonstrate they face persecution, torture, or death. The ruling blocks a policy that would circumvent due process protections for asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
• Federal judge blocks mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration's termination of approximately 1,500 of the CFPB's 1,700 employees, announced on Thursday via reduction-in-force letters. The layoffs, orchestrated by staff from Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency," eliminated entire divisions including servicemember affairs, older Americans, and fair lending offices. The judge's order came after a federal appeals court had modified (but not eliminated) an earlier injunction limiting the agency's ability to terminate staff. The administration's compliance with the ruling remains unclear.

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• Trump condemns Fed chair Powell and claims he would resign if asked — President Trump posted on Truth Social condemning Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as "always too late and wrong" on interest rates, stating "Powell's termination cannot come fast enough." Trump later told reporters that Powell would resign if asked, contradicting Powell's own public statements that he would not resign if requested by the president. Trump has been pressuring Powell to cut rates despite the Fed's independence from executive influence.
• Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on social media, calling for his termination — President Trump posted on his social media platform that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is "always TOO LATE AND WRONG" and wrote "Powell's termination cannot come fast enough!" The attack followed Powell's public warning that Trump's tariffs would produce "significantly larger than anticipated" economic effects, including higher inflation and slower growth, and Powell's statement that the Fed would not immediately cut interest rates. The White House later told reporters Trump's post "should not be seen as a threat to fire Powell."

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• Immigration judge denies bail to Turkish PhD student detained for op-ed on Gaza — Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University and former Fulbright scholar, was detained by ICE agents on 25 March after co-authoring a campus newspaper op-ed about Gaza. An immigration judge denied her bond on 16 April, ruling her both a "flight risk" and "danger to the community," despite DHS only arguing flight risk. Her visa was revoked based solely on a one-paragraph State Department memorandum citing the op-ed's association with an organization temporarily banned from campus. She faces deportation without being charged with any crime.

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• Federal judge finds probable cause for contempt charges against Trump officials over Alien Enemies Act deportations — Chief US District Judge James Boasberg issued a 46-page opinion finding probable cause to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for violating his temporary injunction blocking deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. The administration failed to recall deportation flights that had already departed, claiming the verbal order was not binding and that planes outside US airspace were beyond judicial jurisdiction. Boasberg rejected these defenses, warned of appointing an independent prosecutor if the White House stonewalled contempt proceedings, and ordered officials to either return the deported individuals or face contempt charges.
• Federal judge finds Trump administration in criminal contempt for defying court order — U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an opinion finding that the Trump administration's "hurried removal" of men to El Salvador after Boasberg had issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting such removal demonstrated "a wilful disregard for its Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt." Boasberg quoted Chief Justice John Marshall, stating the Constitution does not tolerate willful disobedience of judicial orders by coordinate branches. Boasberg indicated he will use declarations, hearings, or depositions to identify responsible individuals, and if the government refuses to prosecute, he will appoint a private prosecutor.
• Appeal filed — J.G.G. v. Trump (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00766 — Judge Boasberg issued an order holding that there's probable cause to find the Defendants acted with criminal contempt in violating his orders. He offered the government to stave off a criminal referral by “purging” the contempt. He wrote, “The most obvious way for Defendants to do so here is by asserting custody of the individuals who were removed in violation of the Court's classwide TRO so that they might avail themselves of their right to challenge their removability through a habeas proceeding.” The defendants appealed his decision to the D.C.Circuit. On the same day, the Plaintiffs submitted a new motion for a TRO asking the court to direct the government to provide 30 days' notice before seeking to remove any class member under the AEA. The Plaintiffs also stated that they intend to amend their complaint “to reinstate their habeas claim on behalf of class members detained in CECOT and to seek the return of these Plaintiffs to the United States.”
• Judge Issues Contempt Ruling Against Trump Administration — U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that the Trump administration's removal of detainees to El Salvador, despite a temporary restraining order, demonstrated willful disregard for judicial authority. The judge indicated that if the government does not rectify its contempt, he would pursue prosecution against those responsible for ignoring the court's order.
• Judge Boasberg issues 46-page opinion finding probable cause of criminal contempt — U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a scathing 46-page opinion finding probable cause that Trump administration officials acted in criminal contempt of his order to recall deportation flights containing alleged Venezuelan gang members. The opinion represents a judicial escalation in response to the administration's apparent willingness to violate court orders and test the limits of the legal system.
• Case update — J.G.G. v. Trump (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00766 — The D.C. Circuit, in a 2-1 decision, issued an administrative stay in the appeal from Judge Boasberg's April 16 contempt-related order.

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• Students sue Defense Secretary Hegseth over Pentagon school book bans on race and gender — Twelve students enrolled in Pentagon schools filed a federal lawsuit through the ACLU challenging book removals ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The suit alleges systematic censorship across Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools serving 67,000 children, targeting titles addressing race, gender, and LGBTQ+ topics. The complaint argues the removals violate First Amendment rights and prevent students from accessing critical information on health, biology, and abuse. The lawsuit also challenges curriculum changes including cancellation of Women's and Black History months.

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• Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in school sports — The Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, filed a lawsuit against Maine on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete in school sports. The suit seeks a court order to stop the policy, strip titles from transgender athletes, and potentially claw back federal funding. This escalates an ongoing confrontation in which the administration has threatened to withhold Maine's $250 million K-12 education budget and freeze school lunch funding—moves temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Maine's governor and legal team have rejected the administration's interpretation of Title IX and vowed to fight in court.
• Justice Department sues Maine Department of Education — The Justice Department sued Maine's Department of Education over the state's policy allowing transgender girls to participate in girls' sports. Attorney General Pam Bondi threatened to pull past federal funding retroactively. Governor Mills stated the administration is trying "to pressure the State of Maine to ignore the Constitution and abandon the rule of law."
• Trump Criticizes Maine Governor Over Education Funding — President Trump criticized Maine Governor Janet Mills for her refusal to comply with his demands regarding transgender athletes, warning that the state would lose federal education funding. Mills has maintained that she will adhere to state law, which protects against discrimination based on gender identity.
• Trump Demands Maine Governor Ban Transgender Participation in Sports — President Trump demanded that Maine Governor Janet Mills prohibit transgender girls from participating in girls' sports, threatening to withhold federal education funding if she does not comply. Mills has stated that she will follow state law, which protects against discrimination based on gender identity, and has indicated a willingness to challenge the federal government in court.
• Justice Department Sues Maine Over Transgender Sports Policy — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, seeking to enforce a ban on transgender girls participating in girls' sports. This legal action follows threats from the Trump administration to cut federal funding for education in the state unless the ban is implemented.
• Trump administration threatens to withhold federal education and school lunch funding from Maine — The Trump administration has threatened to withhold Maine's entire $250 million K-12 education budget contribution and freeze school lunch funding in retaliation for the state's refusal to bar transgender girls from female school sports teams. A federal judge temporarily blocked these funding cuts after Maine filed its own lawsuit. The administration claims Maine violates Title IX; Maine's legal team disputes this interpretation and refuses to sign a settlement implementing the restrictions.

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• White House encourages Republican lawmakers to use Abrego Garcia as propaganda — The White House "heavily encouraged" Republican lawmakers to characterize Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a constituent with no criminal record—as an example of dangerous criminals Democrats want to bring to the U.S. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed without evidence that Abrego Garcia engaged in human trafficking. At least a dozen Republicans followed the president's lead in promoting this narrative.

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• American Association of University Professors files lawsuit challenging Harvard funding freeze — The American Association of University Professors filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging the Trump administration's freeze of federal funds to Harvard, arguing that the administration failed to follow required Title VI procedures before cutting funds and failed to provide proper notice to the university and Congress. Plaintiffs contend the demands are not remedies for noncompliance but rather attempts to impose political views and punish disfavored speech.
• Education Department freezes $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University — The U.S. Education Department announced a freeze of approximately $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University after the university rejected Trump administration demands to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, restrict student protests, and implement "merit-based" admissions policies. Harvard President Alan Garber characterized the demands as a political ploy and stated the university would not comply. The freeze prompted legal challenges and protests from the academic community.

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• Federal judge rebukes Trump administration for defying Supreme Court order to return wrongly deported man — US District Judge Paula Xinis sharply rebuked Trump administration officials on Tuesday for taking no steps to secure the return of Kilmar Ábrego García, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador despite a Supreme Court order to "facilitate" his return. The judge rejected the administration's narrow reading of the order and its claim of powerlessness. She ordered the administration to produce details under oath within two weeks about its efforts to return Ábrego García, and authorized depositions of up to six officials including ICE and DHS leadership.
• Federal judge launched two-week inquiry into Trump administration's refusal to return Abrego Garcia — A federal judge launched a two-week inquiry into the Trump administration's refusal to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia to the US, saying "nothing has been done" to do so. The inquiry represents judicial investigation into potential contempt of court.
• Judge Boasberg issues 46-page opinion finding probable cause of criminal contempt — U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a scathing 46-page opinion finding probable cause that Trump administration officials acted in criminal contempt of his order to recall deportation flights containing alleged Venezuelan gang members. The opinion represents a judicial escalation in response to the administration's apparent willingness to violate court orders and test the limits of the legal system.
• Judge Xinis opens investigation and rebukes administration for non-compliance — U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis rebuked the Trump administration for doing "nothing" to secure the release of Kilmar Ábrego García as ordered by the Supreme Court. Xinis ordered the administration to answer written questions and provide depositions about steps taken to comply with the Supreme Court order, opening a formal investigation into potential deliberate flouting of the decree.

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• American Association of University Professors files lawsuit challenging Harvard funding freeze — The American Association of University Professors filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging the Trump administration's freeze of federal funds to Harvard, arguing that the administration failed to follow required Title VI procedures before cutting funds and failed to provide proper notice to the university and Congress. Plaintiffs contend the demands are not remedies for noncompliance but rather attempts to impose political views and punish disfavored speech.
• Temporary restraining order ruling — American Association of University Professors - Harvard Faculty Chapter v. Department of Justice (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10910 — Plaintiffs requested to withdraw their motion for a temporary restraining order and filed a notice of supplemental materials based on the Trump administration's April 14 freeze of $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard, an action which allegedly caused a material change in circumstances since the original TRO filing. This request was promptly approved by the Court.

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• DOGE accessed National Labor Relations Board secure data with behaviors consistent with criminal hacking — On April 15, NPR reported an official whistleblower disclosure that members of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) accessed the National Labor Relations Board's secure data upon arrival. While claiming to seek cost-cutting opportunities, their behavior—demanding highest-level access, hiding activities, disabling monitoring tools, and manually deleting records—resembled criminal or state-sponsored hacking. An IP address in Russia attempted login using a newly created DOGE account with correct credentials. A large data spike suggested sensitive information was leaving the agency. The whistleblower who raised concerns received threats.

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• Trump demands Harvard lose tax-exempt status — After Harvard defied the Trump administration's attempt to take over the school, Trump posted on social media demanding Harvard lose its tax-exempt status, calling it a "Political Entity" pushing "political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting 'Sickness.'" Trump stated that "Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST."
• IRS plans to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status — The Internal Revenue Service is planning to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status following Trump's public demand. Law professor Sam Brunson noted this action is illegal, citing a 1998 law explicitly prohibiting the President from directly or indirectly requesting the IRS start or end an audit or investigation of a taxpayer. Brunson stated Harvard has not violated its tax-exempt status requirements. The Wall Street Journal editorial board noted the Supreme Court has repeatedly held the government may not use federal benefits or funds to coerce parties to surrender constitutional rights.
• IRS Plans to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly planning to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status following the institution's defiance of the Trump administration's directives. Legal experts have noted that this action would be illegal, as the President cannot direct the IRS to initiate such investigations.

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• Republican House delegation tours CECOT prison with photographs — House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-MO) led a delegation of six Republican House members—Ron Estes (KS), Kevin Hern (OK), Mike Kennedy (UT), Carol Miller (WV), Riley Moore (WV), and Claudia Tenney (NY)—to tour the CECOT prison in El Salvador. At least some representatives had photographs taken standing in front of caged men. U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador William Duncan posted on social media that the delegation was visiting to "strengthen bilateral ties and discuss initiatives that promote economic development and mutual cooperation."

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• Jefferson Griffin campaign challenges election results with flawed voter residency data — Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin, who lost the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court election to Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes despite two recounts confirming Riggs' victory, submitted a list of approximately 260 voters allegedly classified as "never residents" of North Carolina to challenge the election result. The Griffin campaign compiled this list based partly on voters who checked a box on Federal Post Card Applications indicating they were U.S. citizens living outside the country, without verifying actual residency status. The campaign targeted ballots exclusively from four heavily Democratic counties.
• North Carolina Supreme Court invalidates 260 ballots based on flawed residency determinations — The North Carolina Supreme Court ordered the invalidation of approximately 260 ballots cast in the 2024 general election for a state Supreme Court seat, based on a list of voters allegedly classified as "never residents" of North Carolina. The court accepted findings that these voters were ineligible, despite evidence that at least 29 of them have documented histories of living or currently living in North Carolina. The invalidations were sought by Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin, who lost to Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes. The court did not provide affected voters an opportunity to prove their eligibility before discarding their ballots.
• Allison Riggs challenges election certification in North Carolina — Allison Riggs continued to contest Judge Jefferson Griffin's legal challenge to her election results. The dispute centers on ballot curing and election certification in North Carolina, with supporters organizing legal funding and petition drives to support Riggs's position.
• North Carolina judge Jefferson Griffin challenges voter eligibility to overturn election loss — Jefferson Griffin, a judge who lost his election to Allison Riggs in North Carolina, sought to overturn his loss by challenging the eligibility of tens of thousands of voters in a closely watched case. The state appellate court sided with Griffin, requiring voters to prove eligibility, though the ruling is on hold pending state supreme court review. This represents an attempt to use the courts to overturn an unfavorable election outcome.

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• FCC Chair Carr threatens action against Comcast over coverage of Kilmar Garcia story — FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to take action against Comcast, the parent company of MSNBC and CNN, over what he characterized as biased coverage of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia story. Carr stated that Comcast outlets "spent days misleading the American public—implying that Abrego Garcia was merely a law abiding US citizen, just a regular 'Maryland man'" and claimed that when the truth emerged, they ignored it. Carr asserted that Comcast knows federal law requires its licensed operations to serve the public interest and that "news distortion doesn't cut it."
• FCC Chair Carr launched investigations of ABC and NBC at Trump's direction — FCC Chair Brendan Carr, demonstrating his MAGA credentials, launched FCC investigations of media outlets ABC and NBC that Trump had derided, as part of a pattern of Trump encouraging his appointees to apply government pressure against his critics.

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• Trump reiterated he would "love" to send US citizens to El Salvador mega-prison — Trump reiterated that he "would love" to send US citizens to El Salvador's mega-prison. The statement represents continued expression of intent to deport US citizens.

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• Trump reversed decision to comply with Supreme Court order to return Abrego Garcia — After initially stating he would respect the Supreme Court's unanimous decision ordering the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S., Trump reversed course and declared that his administration does not have the power to return Garcia. This reversal occurred during a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office.

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• Trump administration plotting with El Salvador president to detain people in foreign concentration camps without due process — At a White House meeting, the Attorney General, Vice President, and Secretary of State responded with apparent amusement to Trump's plan to coordinate with El Salvador's president to send detainees—including American citizens—to concentration camps abroad without due process. The President was simultaneously defying a unanimous Supreme Court order on the matter. Timothy Snyder characterized the development as "the beginning of an American policy of state terror."

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• ICE detention of Mohsen Mahdawi, Palestinian green-card holder and Columbia student — Mohsen Mahdawi, a lawful permanent resident and Columbia University student, was arrested by ICE agents on Monday morning in Colchester, Vermont, while attending a naturalization interview. His attorneys argue the detention violates his First Amendment rights and constitutes retaliation for his pro-Palestinian activism and speech. Mahdawi's lawyers filed a habeas petition and sought a temporary restraining order to prevent his removal from the jurisdiction or country. DHS has not confirmed his whereabouts or responded to requests for comment.
• Judge orders bail hearing for detained Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi — Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green-card holder and Columbia University student, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 14 while attending a naturalization interview in Vermont. The Trump administration is seeking to deport him, claiming his pro-Palestinian activism could "potentially undermine" Middle East peace efforts. On April 23, a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order keeping Mahdawi in Vermont and scheduled a bail hearing for the following week, rejecting ICE's apparent plan to transfer him to a detention center in Louisiana.
• Mohsen Mahdawi released from ICE detention and graduates from Columbia University — Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, arrested by ICE in Vermont on 14 April while attending a naturalization interview, was detained and ordered deported by the Trump administration without being charged with a crime. A federal judge released him two weeks later, likening the government's actions to McCarthyist repression. Mahdawi graduated from Columbia University on Monday to a standing ovation. He remains in legal limbo as the administration attempts to deport him using a statute allowing the secretary of state to revoke legal status based on perceived threats to foreign policy.
• Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi arrested by ICE at citizenship interview — Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student and green card holder who led demonstrations at Columbia University, was arrested by ICE agents when he went to a citizenship interview. Later that day, a federal judge temporarily blocked Mahdawi from being deported or removed from Vermont while his lawyers challenge the legality of his deportation.

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• Trump stated intent to deport "homegrown criminals" including those who "push people into subways" — Trump told press he wants to expand deportation authority to include what he termed "homegrown criminals" who commit violent acts such as pushing people into subways. He stated he had instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to explore legal mechanisms for this expansion, saying "we always have to obey the laws, but we also have homegrown criminals that push people into subways. I'd like to include them in the group of people to get them out of the country."

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• Harvard University refused to comply with Trump administration demands; government froze $2.3 billion in funding — After Harvard University said it would not comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration, the government announced it was freezing $2.3 billion in federal funding to the school. The funding freeze represents retaliation for the university's refusal to comply with the administration's directives.
• Trump administration retaliates against Harvard by freezing $2.2bn in federal grants and $60m contract — Within hours of Harvard University's rejection of the administration's demand letter, the Trump administration froze $2.2bn in federal grants and a $60m contract to the university. The action was characterized as retaliation for Harvard's refusal to comply with the administration's conditions regarding faculty diversity, DEI programs, and antisemitism policy.
• Education Department freezes $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University — The U.S. Education Department announced a freeze of approximately $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University after the university rejected Trump administration demands to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, restrict student protests, and implement "merit-based" admissions policies. Harvard President Alan Garber characterized the demands as a political ploy and stated the university would not comply. The freeze prompted legal challenges and protests from the academic community.
• Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in Harvard grant funding — The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in grant money to Harvard University as part of a broader effort to take over and reshape elite American universities. The administration also canceled a research contract worth over $100 million, threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, and demanded records on foreign students.

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• Judge Paula Xinis scheduled hearing in Abrego Garcia case — U.S. District Court Judge Paula Xinis set the next hearing in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case for April 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., following her April 6 ruling that Abrego Garcia's detention and removal were wholly lawless and constituted a clear constitutional violation.
• U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis held hearing on Kilmar Abrego Garcia case and found no compliance with court order — U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis held a hearing in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man the Trump administration deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison despite a court order to facilitate his return. Judge Xinis stated that "what the record shows is nothing has been done" to comply with her orders. She dismissed the administration's argument that a meeting between President Trump and El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele constituted effort to facilitate Garcia's return. The judge ordered two weeks of fact-finding to determine if the administration is following her orders, permitting Garcia's lawyers to conduct depositions, document requests, and interrogatories.
• Judge Xinis Orders Fact Finding in Abrego Garcia Case — U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis held a hearing regarding the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador. The judge ordered a two-week fact-finding period to determine if the Trump administration is in contempt of court for failing to facilitate Garcia's return to the U.S. She dismissed the administration's claims that a recent meeting between President Trump and El Salvador's president was part of the effort to comply with the court's orders. The judge emphasized the ongoing harm caused by Garcia's detention.

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• Senator Chris Van Hollen requested meeting with President Bukele — Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) requested a meeting with El Salvador president Nayib Bukele to discuss the illegal detention of his constituent Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Van Hollen announced he would travel to El Salvador this week if Abrego Garcia was not returned home by midweek.
• Senator Chris Van Hollen announced travel to El Salvador to secure Abrego Garcia's release — Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced that he would travel to El Salvador to visit constituent Kilmar Abrego Garcia, check on his wellbeing, and hold constructive conversations with government officials regarding his release. Van Hollen stated that securing Garcia's safe return to the United States should be a priority of the U.S. government and that he would continue working urgently to return him safely to Maryland.
• El Salvador denies Senator Van Hollen access to constituent held in CECOT prison — Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) traveled to El Salvador to meet with constituent Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom the Trump administration sent to the terrorist prison CECOT by "administrative error." Salvadoran Vice President Félix Ulloa initially claimed insufficient time to arrange a meeting, then stated a meeting might not be possible at all. When Van Hollen asked why El Salvador continued imprisoning Abrego Garcia without evidence of gang membership, Ulloa stated the Trump administration is paying El Salvador to hold him. Abrego Garcia has no criminal record.
• El Salvador Denies Senator Meeting Regarding Constituent's Imprisonment — In El Salvador, authorities denied Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) a meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a constituent imprisoned without evidence of gang affiliation. Van Hollen's attempts to discuss Garcia's situation with President Nayib Bukele were redirected to Vice President Félix Ulloa, who indicated that the U.S. government is financially incentivizing Garcia's detention. This raises concerns about Garcia's well-being and the implications of U.S. foreign policy.
• Senator Van Hollen Denied Meeting in El Salvador — In El Salvador, authorities denied Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) a meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a constituent imprisoned without evidence of gang affiliation. Van Hollen's attempts to meet with President Nayib Bukele were redirected to Vice President Félix Ulloa, who suggested that the meeting might not be possible at all. This situation raises concerns about Abrego Garcia's well-being and the implications of U.S. funding for his detention.
• Senator Chris Van Hollen meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia — Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man detained in El Salvador, after the Trump administration's failure to return him to the U.S. Van Hollen expressed his commitment to advocating for Garcia's return and communicated Garcia's message to his wife. This meeting marks a significant shift in the relationship between U.S. officials and the Salvadoran government regarding Garcia's situation.

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• Five former Jan. 6 prosecutors called for investigation of interim US Attorney Ed Martin — Five former January 6 prosecutors signed a letter calling for an investigation of interim US Attorney for DC Ed Martin over the probes he opened into political opponents, for aiding defendants he previously represented, and for engaging in improper communication practices. The letter raises concerns about conflicts of interest and selective prosecution.