Trump DOJ Sues Federal Judges in Maryland as Supreme Court Clears Path for Birthright Citizenship Order

By Scott Merrill In a week marked by extraordinary legal clashes, the Trump administration launched an unprecedented lawsuit against 15 federal judges in Maryland on June 24, while the US Supreme Court handed the administration a partial victory in its effort to end birthright citizenship three days later. Together, the developments represent a dramatic escalation … Read more

Student Visa Crackdown Reversed Amid Lawsuit as ICE Enforcement Escalates

By Scott Merrill In a striking policy reversal, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced April 25 that it will no longer seek the removal of international students whose F-1 visa statuses were terminated without cause, affecting thousands of students nationwide and offering temporary relief to dozens in New Hampshire. The reversal comes amid mounting … Read more

Transgender Teen Girls Challenge State Law

By Scott Merrill New Hampshire’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act (HB 1205) feels anything but fair for Iris Turmelle, 14, and Parker Tirrell, 15. The two transgender high school girls filed a lawsuit in August against state officials to stop the enforcement of the law which would prevent them from participating on their high school’s … Read more