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As of November 2025, US schools and universities face escalating conflicts over antisemitism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. California confronts a federal lawsuit challenging a new law aimed at combating antisemitism in schools. Universities like UVA and UCLA negotiate with the federal government over DEI bans and antisemitism probes, while K-12 schools report rising antisemitic harassment since 2023.
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The 4th Circuit US Court of Appeals has reversed a 2022 ruling, allowing West Virginia's public nuisance law to be applied to lawsuits against major drug distributors. The case concerns whether these companies created a public health nuisance through opioid distribution, with the case now returning to federal court for further proceedings.
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Amid ongoing government shutdown, courts have ordered the US government to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to prevent hunger for millions. Despite legal rulings, the administration's delays and partial payments threaten food security, with uncertainty over when benefits will fully resume.
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A federal judge in San Francisco has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the US government from cutting or seeking payments from the University of California over allegations of allowing antisemitism and discrimination. The ruling highlights concerns over federal investigations used to silence opposing viewpoints and violate civil rights laws, emphasizing the importance of due process and free speech protections.
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On Nov 20-21, 2025, U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb ruled that President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. violated constitutional limits on presidential authority and the district's self-governance. The ruling pauses troop deployment for 21 days to allow appeal. Similar legal challenges are ongoing in Memphis and other cities over military involvement in domestic law enforcement.