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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech... more +
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech or the press, preventing citizens from peacefully assembling, or interfering with citizens' ability to petition the government for redress of their grievances. The First Amendment is one of the most sacred aspects of the American legal tradition and has spawned a vast body of jurisprudence and commentary. less -
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The DEI Battle Continues: District Court Denies Motion to Dissolve Preliminary Injunction

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On May 1, 2025, the latest development unfolded in the ongoing battle between the Trump administration and certain trade groups challenging the validity of the president’s executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion...more

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Federal Judge Blocks Key DEI Executive Order Provisions

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On April 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) from enforcing a certification provision and termination clause...more

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U.S. District Court Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking Department of Labor from Enforcing Certain Provisions of...

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On April 2, we reported that Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois had issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Department of Labor from enforcing certain provisions...more

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Federal Judge Temporarily Halts DOL’s Enforcement of Portions of President Trump’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executive...

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The Department of Labor (DOL) is enjoined from enforcing parts of President Trump’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-related Executive Orders following a partial nationwide injunction entered against them by Judge Matthew F....more

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Federal Judge Restrains Liability for Alleged False DEI Certifications

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President Trump’s January 21 Executive Order targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs (DEI) (the “January 21 Executive Order”) and, specifically, § 3(b)(iv)) (the Certification Provision) cannot be the basis for...more

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Federal Judge Issues Temporary Nationwide Order Halting Parts of Trump Executive Orders Restricting DEI Programs

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A Maryland federal court judge issued a temporary injunction late Friday, February 21, 2025, curtailing President Trump’s executive orders aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including Executive Order...more

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Portions of DEI Executive Orders Blocked by Federal Judge

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President Trump’s executive orders have spurred a slew of litigation, including a lawsuit challenging two orders that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in the federal government and federally funded...more

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Third Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction in Government Employee First Amendment Masking Case

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​​​​​​​On June 29, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld the preliminary injunction of the United States District Court rescinding discipline placed on Port Authority employees who wore “Black...more

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Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in Uber Lawsuit Arguing that California’s AB 5 is Unconstitutional; Other Challenges Continue

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- A California district court has denied a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by Uber and Postmates challenging the constitutionality of California’s new worker classification law, Assembly Bill 5 (“AB 5”), finding...more

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Third Circuit Lifts Preliminary Injunction and Green Lights Philadelphia’s Salary History Ordinance

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On February 6, 2020, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Philadelphia’s salary history ordinance and reversed the decision of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania which had held that...more

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Third Circuit: Philadelphia Employers May Not Ask Applicants for Salary History

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has lifted a prior injunction on Philadelphia's salary history ban, which prohibits employers from asking job candidates for their salary history during the interview process....more

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