![Supreme Court weighs public officials’ blocking social media accounts]()
by Haajrah Gilani | Oct 31, 2023 | Politics
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard two sets of oral arguments Tuesday in cases that involve whether public officials’ personal social media accounts are considered public forums. One case, O’Connor-Ratcliff vs. Garnier, involved Michelle...
by Haajrah Gilani | Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice
WASHINGTON — Laila El-Haddad said for weeks she had the same ritual morning and night: She checked to make sure her family in Gaza is still alive. She said they sent “frenzied and harrowing,” updates about bombs that only seemed to get closer, shattered windows,...
by Haajrah Gilani | Oct 18, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice
WASHINGTON — At a rally Saturday to show support for Palestinians, a small but powerful voice cut through the deep, collective roar of the protesters’ chants, “Long live Palestine!” screamed a young boy, maybe 6 years old. He was among thousands of protesters gathered...
![Supreme Court debates reining in disability rights lawsuits]()
by Haajrah Gilani | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case with possible ramifications for Americans with disabilities, but some justices questioned whether it should be dropped instead. If the Supreme Court does rule, that decision could...
![House Republicans and Democrats debate the future of college admissions after the Supreme Court affirmative action decision]()
by Haajrah Gilani | Sep 29, 2023 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON — As universities establish new policies following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision banning affirmative action in higher education, House Democrats and Republicans on Thursday raised concerns about what this new era means for the college...
