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IRS Finds That Religious Organizations May Endorse Political Candidates Without Loss of Tax-Exempt Status

A provision in the Johnson Amendment of 1954 to the US tax code that prohibits religious tax-exempt organizations from endorsing political candidates has been found unconstitutional as a result of a lawsuit filed by the National Religious Broadcasters and Intercessors for America against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Both parties came to a consent judgment… Continue reading IRS Finds That Religious Organizations May Endorse Political Candidates Without Loss of Tax-Exempt Status
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DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for 76,000 Honduran and Nicaraguan Migrants

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from Honduras and Nicaragua, concluding that conditions in both countries no longer require this special designation. The decision follows similar actions taken by DHS against TPS recipients from Venezuela and Haiti, although those moves are currently tied up… Continue reading DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for 76,000 Honduran and Nicaraguan Migrants
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Trump Signs Order Calling for Foreign Tourists to Pay Higher Fees at National Parks

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing the federal government to charge foreign tourists more money to enter national parks than US residents.  “To fund improvements and enhanced experiences across the park system, I’ve just signed an executive order to raise entrance fees for foreign tourists while keeping prices low for Americans,”… Continue reading Trump Signs Order Calling for Foreign Tourists to Pay Higher Fees at National Parks
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New York Court Rules That Dogs Suffice as ‘Immediate Family’

On June 17, Justice Aaron Maslow of the Supreme Court of New York ruled that, in dangerous instances, dogs can be deemed “immediate family members.”  The case prompting the ruling involves the death of Trevor and Nan DeBlase’s dog Duke, who was killed after being struck by a driver while they were walking through a… Continue reading New York Court Rules That Dogs Suffice as ‘Immediate Family’
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Federal Judge Rules Against California Ban on Non-Resident Concealed Carry Applications

A district judge has ruled that California’s ban preventing non-residents from applying for concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits is unconstitutional, stating that out-of-state visitors should have the same right as residents to apply for a license. US District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo, serving the Southern District of California, issued the ruling in response to a… Continue reading Federal Judge Rules Against California Ban on Non-Resident Concealed Carry Applications
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Columbia University at Risk of Losing Accreditation, Cited for Non-Compliance

Columbia University has received a “non-compliance warning” from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and is at risk of losing its accreditation. According to a report from the Daily Caller, the commission issued a letter to Columbia on June 30 raising serious concerns about the university’s adherence to certain standards. The letter questioned… Continue reading Columbia University at Risk of Losing Accreditation, Cited for Non-Compliance
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FBI Arrests Two Chinese Nationals Trying to Recruit US Military Members for Espionage

The FBI has arrested two Chinese nationals accused of operating as foreign agents and attempting to recruit members of the US military to betray the country on behalf of the Chinese government. According to the Department of Justice, 38-year-old Yuance Chen and 39-year-old Liren “Ryan” Lai were taken into custody last week. Chen, a legal… Continue reading FBI Arrests Two Chinese Nationals Trying to Recruit US Military Members for Espionage
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Transportation Secretary Calls on States to Remove LGBT Rainbow Crosswalks

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter on Tuesday to governors in all 50 states and the mayor of Washington, DC, calling on them to remove political messages from crosswalks, including rainbow-painted designs that symbolize the LGBTQ community. “Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork,” Duffy said in a statement, according to The… Continue reading Transportation Secretary Calls on States to Remove LGBT Rainbow Crosswalks
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NYC Driving School Provided Driver’s Licenses Without Recipients Having to take Examinations 

After an investigation, a New York District Attorney and other state and federal prosecutors found a driving school guilty of bribing DMV examiners to obtain licenses for people without having to successfully test for them.  The T&E Driving School, located in Queens, charged between $1,600 and $2,000 to license recipients, some of whom were illegal… Continue reading NYC Driving School Provided Driver’s Licenses Without Recipients Having to take Examinations 
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UPenn Comes to Agreement with DOE Over Title IX Violations in Womens’ Sports

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) came to an agreement Tuesday with the US Department of Education (DOE) in complying with Title IX demands that the school had violated in allowing a male athlete to compete with and against female athletes and share their spaces.  After the conclusion of an investigation in April, the DOE found… Continue reading UPenn Comes to Agreement with DOE Over Title IX Violations in Womens’ Sports
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University of Virginia President Resigns Amid Pressure From Trump Admin Over DEI Programs

University of Virginia President James Ryan announced his resignation on Friday, amid pressure from the Trump administration over the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Ryan, who has led the university since 2018, said in a message to the UVA community that he could not “fight the federal government” in order to save his… Continue reading University of Virginia President Resigns Amid Pressure From Trump Admin Over DEI Programs
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Colombia Suspends Extradition of Guerrilla Leader Indicted by US for Drug Trafficking

Willinton Henao, a Colombian guerrilla commander wanted by the US, had his extradition suspended by the Colombian government. Henao, whose alias is “Mocho Olmedo,” leads the 33rd Front of the guerrilla group FARC EMC and is currently involved in peace efforts in Northeast Colombia. In May, Henao’s extradition was approved by Colombia’s Supreme Court. However,… Continue reading Colombia Suspends Extradition of Guerrilla Leader Indicted by US for Drug Trafficking
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