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The Cabarrus County Board of Education is being sued by America First Legal over transgender students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms at Cox Mill High School, alleging Title IX violations. The lawsuit follows a U.S. Department of Education investigation into the district.

A conservative legal group, America First Legal, has released a handbook instructing New York City police officers to contact ICE directly for immigration-status information, despite local sanctuary policies. The guide cites Section 1373 of federal law to justify sharing such data, as border czar Tom Homan warns of an ICE enforcement surge in the city following Mayor Zohran Mamdani's reinforcement of sanctuary policies.

A conservative legal group, America First Legal, has released a guide instructing NYPD officers to contact ICE directly to share immigration-status information, citing federal law Section 1373. This comes as border czar Tom Homan warns of an ICE enforcement surge in New York City amid Mayor Zohran Mamdani's reinforcement of the city's sanctuary policies.

Flagstaff Unified School District staff allegedly violated policies by facilitating an anti-ICE student walkout without notifying parents, leading to safety concerns and public backlash. Internal communications show staff coordinated the event, while the district claims it balanced student rights and safety.

Flagstaff Unified School District staff allegedly breached security protocols and violated policies by facilitating a student walkout to protest ICE, with internal documents showing staff coordinated the event days in advance without notifying parents. Parents criticized the district for failing to inform them about students leaving school premises, citing safety concerns and broken trust.

Election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County resolved a legal dispute over election administration responsibilities through a settlement agreement. The deal outlines roles for Recorder Justin Heap and the GOP-dominated board of supervisors in overseeing different aspects of the July 21 primary, including early voting and IT systems.

Election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County reached an agreement to jointly oversee elections, resolving a legal battle between the county recorder and a GOP-dominated board of supervisors. The settlement outlines an interim plan for the July 21 primary, with the recorder overseeing early voting and ballot drop box locations, while the board handles Election Day operations and funding a $15 million IT system.

Election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County reached a settlement to end a legal battle over election oversight. The agreement outlines roles for Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and the predominantly GOP board of supervisors in administering the July 21 primary, including Heap overseeing early voting and the board handling Election Day operations.

Todd Blanche faces a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing as Trump's Attorney General nominee, testing Republican unity following Sen. Lindsey Graham's death. Blanche, a Trump ally, has strong conservative support but faces opposition from Democrats.

Todd Blanche, Trump's Attorney General nominee, faces a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing amid Republican efforts to fill Lindsey Graham's vacant seat. Blanche, a Trump ally who previously served as a defense attorney and Deputy Attorney General, has received strong conservative support. Democrats have signaled opposition to the nomination.

Parents in Anne Arundel County filed a federal lawsuit against the county board of education, alleging school staff concealed their child's gender transition by using a male name and pronouns without parental consent. The lawsuit challenges a school policy allowing students to be addressed by names and pronouns aligning with their gender identity, claiming it violates parental rights and religious beliefs.

President Donald Trump removed the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, a bipartisan agency responsible for setting voting system standards and providing funding for upgrades. The president fired two Democrats and allowed the Republican to resign, leaving the agency without a functioning board as he seeks to influence election procedures ahead of midterms.

A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the 2020 Census methods, which was filed by Florida College Republican groups and later joined by gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. The plaintiffs argued statistical methods like imputation led to an undercount in Florida, affecting congressional representation, but the court ruled the claims speculative and dismissed the case with prejudice.

Fairfax County, Virginia, refused to transfer 615 illegal immigrants to ICE over 16 months, turning over only 11. The county's 2021 sanctuary policy prohibits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, leading to criticism from America First Legal and claims of increased crime.

Fairfax County, Virginia, declined to transfer 615 illegal immigrants to ICE over 16 months, surrendering only 11. The county's 2021 'Trust Policy' prohibits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and records obtained via a FOIA request by America First Legal show sheriff's office data detailing these refusals.

America First Legal filed a federal lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), alleging that the district's policies on gender transitions violate parents' constitutional rights by withholding information and not obtaining consent. The lawsuit claims FCPS mandates the use of students' preferred pronouns and names, access to sex-segregated facilities based on self-identified gender, and participation in gendered activities without parental notification.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before a U.S. House committee on policies related to gender identity, sex education, abortion, and religious freedom. The hearing follows federal scrutiny of CPS's diversity initiatives and investigations into its Black Student Success Plan. King was subpoenaed by the Republican-led committee, which also invited superintendents from San Francisco and Loudoun County school districts.

Three superintendents from San Francisco Unified School District, Loudoun County, and Chicago Public Schools defended their policies on transgender student inclusion and parental involvement during a congressional hearing titled 'Breaking Trust,' where Republican lawmakers criticized the policies and accused the districts of violating parental rights. The superintendents emphasized creating inclusive school environments and respecting parental partnerships.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on policies related to gender identity, sex education, abortion, and religious freedom. The hearing follows ongoing federal scrutiny of CPS's diversity and inclusion efforts, including investigations into its Black Student Success Plan and previous funding disputes. King was subpoenaed for the testimony, which also included superintendents from San Francisco and Loudoun County.

Three progressive superintendents defended policies promoting transgender inclusion and parental involvement during a congressional hearing. Republican lawmakers criticized the policies as excluding parents and promoting political agendas, while the superintendents emphasized creating inclusive school environments.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King will testify before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding policies supporting transgender and Black students amid Republican-led criticism. Local supporters, including Rep. Delia Ramirez and the Chicago Teachers Union, will advocate for King, who is defending programs like the Black Student Success Plan and transgender student protections.

A woman was sent back to federal prison after objecting to rooming with a biological male sex offender at a Rhode Island halfway house. The woman, Sarah Cavanaugh, had been serving out the remainder of her sentence at Houston House, a halfway house in Rhode Island. She was returned to prison for six months after raising concerns about sharing a room with the male offender.

A woman was sent back to federal prison after objecting to rooming with a biological male sex offender at a Rhode Island halfway house. The woman, Sarah Cavanaugh, had raised concerns about sharing a room with the individual, who was convicted of a heinous sex crime. The incident has raised concerns about the Bureau of Prisons' compliance with President Donald Trump's directive on transgender inmates.

America First Legal, a Trump-aligned group, is threatening legal action against Fairfax City Public Schools over Regulation 2603, which allegedly conceals students' gender transitions from parents. The group cites recent Supreme Court rulings, including Mirabelli v. Bonta, to argue that the policy violates parental rights to direct their children's education and mental health decisions.

A Virginia school district is facing legal threats from America First Legal over policies that withhold information from parents about their children's gender transitions at school. The group cites a Supreme Court ruling to argue that the district's regulations, which allow name/pronoun changes and bathroom locker choices without parental consent, violate parental rights.

Public records show Chicago-area officials released over 400 undocumented immigrants despite ICE detainers, with critics blaming sanctuary policies for endangering public safety. The murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant previously released in Illinois intensified political debates over immigration enforcement.

Public records reveal that Cook County and Illinois released over 400 undocumented immigrants arrested on criminal charges despite ICE detainers, sparking criticism from the Trump administration and conservative groups. The murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant previously released by authorities intensified the political debate over sanctuary policies.

A conservative legal group, America First Legal, urged the U.S. Postal Service to enforce President Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots, advocating for measures like barcode tracking and voter eligibility checks. The order, aimed at enhancing election security, faces lawsuits from blue states and voting rights groups, who argue it infringes on state authority over elections.

A conservative legal group urged the U.S. Postal Service to enforce President Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots, aiming to block 'fraudulent ballots' before midterms. The order, which faces lawsuits from blue states and voting rights groups, requires USPS to implement restrictions like barcode tracking and voter verification, while the White House claims it aims to bolster election integrity.

Arizona's Maricopa County, the state's most populous, faces election uncertainty as Republican Justin Heap, an election skeptic, gains more authority over election operations following a court ruling. Heap's controversial actions, including a signature-checking system and use of a federal database to identify noncitizens, have sparked legal disputes and criticism from officials, raising concerns about the integrity of the 2026 midterms in a key political battleground.

A conservative legal group, America First Legal, has urged the Trump administration to investigate an Alaska school district's policy of withholding transgender students' gender identity from parents. The policy, which requires schools to use students' legal names and pronouns in parent communications while allowing different names/pronouns at school, is criticized as deceptive and unlawful. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta that temporarily blocked a similar California policy, sparking broader scrutiny of gender secrecy rules in schools.

A conservative legal group, America First Legal, is urging the Trump administration to investigate Hoonah City School District in Alaska for a policy that withholds students' gender identity information from parents. The complaint follows a Supreme Court ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta, which temporarily blocked California's similar policy, and highlights ongoing legal battles over parent rights versus student privacy in transgender-related school policies.

The Trump administration is shifting away from aggressive, publicity-driven immigration enforcement tactics after facing public backlash. Key figures like Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller previously championed confrontational strategies, but newer leaders such as Susie Wiles and Markwayne Mullin are recalibrating messaging. ICE's social media approach and operational focus are being reevaluated.

Montgomery County Public Schools faces a complaint from Trump-aligned America First Legal alleging violations of constitutional rights and federal laws through its gender transition policies. The complaint claims the district's handbook restricts parental involvement and hides gender-related information from parents under FERPA.

Montgomery County Public Schools faces a complaint from America First Legal alleging its gender transition policies violate federal laws by withholding information from parents. The complaint centers on a handbook instructing educators to assess parental support before informing families about students' gender identity changes, potentially violating FERPA and constitutional rights.