The White House has initiated a new 'merit-based' federal hiring plan, with explicit instructions to agencies to disregard race and gender in their hiring decisions. The significance becomes clear when we consider the statements made by Vince Haley, assistant to President Donald Trump for domestic policy, and Charles Ezell, acting director of the U.S. Office of Personnel … [Read more...] about White House Sparks Debate With ‘Merit-Based’ Hiring Plan for Federal Jobs
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Obama-Appointed Judge Poised to Block Student Visa Changes
U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs, appointed by former President Barack Obama, has reportedly indicated her intention to maintain the status quo concerning the foreign student visa program. This, in the face of the Trump administration's desire to make changes to the visa program. Reports indicate that President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security and … [Read more...] about Obama-Appointed Judge Poised to Block Student Visa Changes
MIT Dismantles DEI Office Amid National Crackdown on Diversity Programs
We have reports indicating that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has ceased operations of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office. The news arrives in the wake of the Trump administration's decision to withdraw grants from universities that implement DEI programs and have been deemed insufficient in managing on-campus demonstrations against … [Read more...] about MIT Dismantles DEI Office Amid National Crackdown on Diversity Programs
Why a Judge Just Blocked the Feds in NYC’s Congestion Pricing Showdown
Reports from New York indicate that a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, halting the Trump administration's intent to withhold federal funds amidst a dispute over the state's congestion pricing system. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had appealed to U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman to prevent the Transportation Department from acting in … [Read more...] about Why a Judge Just Blocked the Feds in NYC’s Congestion Pricing Showdown
Federal Judge Refutes Accusations of Risking ICE Agents
A recent dispute has emerged over a ruling by U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy, whom former President Joe Biden appointed. The ruling, which allowed eight individuals facing deportation to South Sudan the opportunity to contest it, had been criticized by President Donald Trump, who claimed it put Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at risk. Reports indicate that … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Refutes Accusations of Risking ICE Agents