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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks

The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media

Trump Administration Proposes NDAs for Federal Employees to Curb Leaks

Trump Administration Proposes NDAs for Federal Employees to Curb Leaks

The Trump administration is proposing that all current and future federal employees sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) as part of an ongoing effort to prevent unauthorized information leaks to the media. This initiative, announced by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), seeks public comment on a draft NDA intended for use by federal agencies. The NDA aims to ensure that federal employees acknowledge and comply with legal obligations to protect non-public, confidential, or proprietary information obtained through their official duties. The proposal comes in response to several recent incidents where internal communications related to rulemaking and policy development were disclosed without authorization. Notably, unauthorized information about a U.S. raid on Venezuela was shared with major media outlets, prompting concerns about the safety of U.S. troops. The administration's focus on preventing leaks has been a priority since President Trump returned to office, with measures including the FBI's sei...

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks

The Trump administration is requesting comment on its plans to further crack down on what it calls the release of unauthorized information, as part of its continuing focus on leaks to the media

Supreme Court Sides with Trump in Immigration Judges' Venue Dispute

Supreme Court Sides with Trump in Immigration Judges' Venue Dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed a lower court's decision regarding the venue for a lawsuit filed by an association of immigration judges. The lawsuit challenged a policy that restricted judges from speaking publicly without prior approval. The Supreme Court's per curiam order emphasized that such claims should be routed through the Merit Systems Protection Board, as intended by the Civil Service Reform Act. This decision effectively limits the ability of immigration judges to challenge speech restrictions in federal court, channeling these disputes through internal administrative processes instead.

Texas Seeks to Reinstate Controversial Book Rating Law, Raising Concerns Among Publishers

Texas Seeks to Reinstate Controversial Book Rating Law, Raising Concerns Among Publishers

Texas state attorneys are attempting to revive H.B. 900, a controversial book rating law that was previously blocked as unconstitutional. The law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, mandates that bookstores and vendors review and rate books for sexual content at their own expense before selling them to Texas public schools. Books deemed 'sexually explicit' would be banned, while those rated 'sexually relevant' would require parental permission for student access. The law was challenged by a coalition of bookstores and publishing associations, leading to a preliminary injunction by Judge Alan D. Albright, which was upheld by the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. The state is now appealing, arguing that the law is a marketplace regulation rather than a regulatory overreach.

US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy

US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy

By Nate Raymond May 26 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from enforcing a policy adopted under President Donald Trump that restricted faculty speech, in a case that raised broader questions about free expression in military education. U.S.

Immigration Courts Implement 'Mega Masters' to Expedite Deportations, Raising Due Process Concerns

Immigration Courts Implement 'Mega Masters' to Expedite Deportations, Raising Due Process Concerns

Immigration courts within the U.S. Department of Justice are employing a new strategy to expedite deportations by scheduling 'mega master' hearings. These sessions involve 100 or more immigrants at a time, a significant increase from the previous norm of two to three dozen. This tactic, reported by NPR, is primarily affecting immigrants without legal representation, who may not receive adequate notice of their rescheduled hearings. The American Immigration Lawyers Association and other attorneys have expressed concerns that this approach could lead to an increase in deportation orders issued in absentia, as many immigrants may miss their hearings due to lack of notification. The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which oversees these courts, has not commented on this strategy. The initiative is part of President Trump's broader goal to increase deportations, aiming to remove a million individuals annually, up from 600,000 in 2025.

Supreme Court sides with Trump in dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictions

Supreme Court sides with Trump in dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictions

The Supreme Court is siding with President Donald Trump's administration in a lawsuit over speech restrictions for immigration judges that touched on the rights of federal workers

FCC Democrat Anna Gomez Warns Media Companies of Censorship Threats

FCC Democrat Anna Gomez Warns Media Companies of Censorship Threats

Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has raised concerns about what she perceives as a campaign by the Trump administration to control and censor media companies. Her focus is particularly on Disney, the parent company of ABC, which is under investigation by the FCC. Gomez has accused the FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, a Trump ally, of conducting a 'sustained, coordinated campaign of censorship and control' against Disney. This includes probes into ABC's diversity practices and moderation of a 2024 presidential debate. Gomez has expressed alarm over the FCC's early reviews of ABC's broadcast licenses, viewing it as an intimidation tactic. She has urged Disney and other media companies to resist these pressures, arguing that previous settlements, such as Disney's $15 million defamation settlement, have not provided lasting peace.

Supreme Court sides with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges

Supreme Court sides with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court sided on Tuesday with President Donald Trump's administration in a dispute involving a free-speech challenge by federal immigration judges to a U.S. government policy restricting what they can publicly say about immigration.

States Enact Laws to Criminalize Disruptions in Worship Services Following Minnesota Church Protest

States Enact Laws to Criminalize Disruptions in Worship Services Following Minnesota Church Protest

In response to a protest at a Minnesota church, at least four states have enacted laws making it a crime to disrupt worship services. These laws, primarily sponsored by Republican lawmakers, aim to provide additional protection to religious gatherings beyond existing trespassing laws. The legislation has been adopted in Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kansas, with similar bills introduced in other states and Congress. The laws increase penalties for disruptions, potentially leading to up to a year in prison and fines up to $10,000 for first offenses. Critics argue these laws infringe on free speech rights, while proponents claim they are necessary to prevent violence and harassment in places of worship.

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday proposed asking federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements with the goal of preventing them from sharing confidential information with journalists.