The Department of Education has opened an investigation into Harvard University's admissions process following a complaint from advocacy groups alleging that the school's use of legacy admissions violates federal civil rights law. The complaint accuses Harvard of giving preferential treatment to applicants with familial ties to wealthy donors and alumni, and if the Office for Civil Rights finds Harvard in violation of Title VI, the school could be required to make changes to its admissions process. The investigation is the latest development in the legal battle over U.S. college admissions and could have far-reaching implications for the admissions process at Harvard and other universities.
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A federal judge has vacated the military conviction of Bowe Bergdahl, ruling that the presiding judge had a potential conflict of interest that he failed to disclose. This means that the case will be remanded to a different military judge, and is seen as a victory for Bergdahl's lawyers who argued that the military court system should be held to the same standards as civilian courts. The ruling is a test of the military justice system's ability to remain independent from political influence.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign has fired staffer Nate Hochman after he promoted a video with Nazi imagery superimposed over DeSantis' face. The campaign has let go of roughly 38 people as part of its downsizing effort, and the move is seen as a sign of the campaign's commitment to distance itself from any association with Nazi imagery. Hochman had also previously praised white nationalist Nick Fuentes, though he later walked back his statements.
Key takeaways: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would enshrine reproductive rights has qualified for…
President Joe Biden has honored Emmett Till and his mother with a national monument spanning two states, consisting of three protected sites in Illinois and Mississippi. The monument is a powerful reminder of the legacy of Till and his mother, and a call to action for Americans to learn the country's full history, which Biden addressed in his remarks.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has suggested that allegations of corruption against President Joe Biden may be worthy of an impeachment inquiry, prompting a response from Democrats who have dismissed the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. The Biden administration has also denied any wrongdoing, while former President Donald Trump has called for Biden’s prosecution. The House is currently debating government funding bills and it is unclear if the allegations against Biden will be taken up in the near future.
Key takeaways: The Department of Justice has offered U.S. Attorney David Weiss to testify publicly this fall regarding the case against Hunter Biden. Weiss would…
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik has turned over thousands of documents to special counsel Jack Smith's office as part of the federal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Kerik's lawyer has confirmed that the documents, mostly in PDF format, were collected during the attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. The documents are expected to provide further insight into the matter, with more information to be released by the Special Counsel's office in the coming weeks.