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Student Press Law Center press release regarding the Stanford Daily’s lawsuit challenging U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Fifty-five student news organizations across the country have joined an amicus brief filed by SPLC to combat the effect of federal immigration policies on student journalists.

‘Rights don’t defend themselves’: More than 50 student newspapers rally behind Stanford Daily lawsuit against Marco Rubio

By Liam Dunne, City Co-Editor October 24, 2025
After the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Aug. 16 for violating First Amendment rights on behalf of The Stanford Daily, student news publications across the country took action. 
Federal Trade Commission press release. The FTC sued Live National and Ticketmaster Sept. 18 alleging the company engaged in illegal resale practices.

FTC sues Ticketmaster for alleged ‘bait-and-switch’ pricing, BU student concertgoers recall encounters with hidden fees

By Paris Hugley September 30, 2025
When junior Bright Okunbor learned singer-songwriter and rapper Rema was coming to Boston in May, he went to Ticketmaster to buy tickets. However, anytime he uses the platform, he encounters a strange phenomenon. Millions of consumers have felt surprise — or “sticker shock” — as a result of “hidden” fees, according to the Federal Trade Commission in an 84-page lawsuit against Ticketmaster.
Students on the Harvard University campus. The American Association of University Professors and its Harvard chapter commended its victory in a lawsuit against the Trump administration during a Sept. 4 press conference.

AAUP celebrates sweeping Harvard court victory blocking Trump’s $2.2 billion funding freeze

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2025
The American Association of University Professors commended the victory of its Harvard University chapter in a lawsuit against the Trump administration during a press conference Thursday morning.
The Eliot Gate into Harvard Yard on Harvard University’s campus. The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism will investigate Harvard. COURTESY OF CHRIS RYCROFT VIA FLICKR

Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism to investigate Harvard and other schools

By Phoebe Miller March 7, 2025
The Department of Justice’s newly-created Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced Feb. 28 it would visit Harvard University and nine other universities to investigate antisemitism incidents on campus.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Asian Americans helped destroy affirmative action. Now what? | Identity Unveiled

By Rebecca Peng February 11, 2025
Access to equal rights has always been controlled by those with wealth and privilege, so it’s ironic that the SFA uses the term “fair” in their title. History has undeniably been unfair to certain groups, and although affirmative action is not a perfect solution, it was designed to help level the playing field. While many want to believe individual success is purely merit-based, claiming that white success bears no benefit from racial factors is absurd.
The Boston Police Department headquarters. The National Lawyers Guild Massachusetts Chapter filed a lawsuit against the Boston Police Department and the Boston Regional Intelligence Center for a violation of a public records request regarding a July 2022 white supremacist march that occurred in downtown Boston. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New lawsuit against BPD, BRIC shows a trend in lack of transparency

By Charlie Johnson March 7, 2024
The National Lawyers Guild-Massachusetts Chapter recently filed a lawsuit against the Boston Police Department and the Boston Regional Intelligence Center for a violation of a public records request regarding a white supremacist march in July 2022.
The Massachusetts State House.

Massachusetts to receive $41 million in multi-state settlement with Juul

By Braedon Blumfield April 20, 2023
Massachusetts is set to receive $41 million after a multi-state lawsuit found e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. liable for their role in promoting nicotine products to youths.
The on-campus CVS Pharmacy.

Massachusetts pharmacies required to continue providing medication abortion

By Valeria Rivera March 30, 2023
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issued a statement Wednesday that pharmacies statewide  will still be required to stock essential family planning medications, despite national efforts to ban them. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Don’t rejoice with the NFL for its fake commitment to diversity

By Editors February 13, 2023
In recent years, the NFL has taken its foot off the pedal of progress in tackling issues related to the lack of diversity and the treatment of Black players. Many see Super Bowl LVII's rank as a chance of redemption— but does a lucky lineup really warrant that kind of commendable merit?
Anti Vax lawsuit

Plaintiffs seek $6 million each from City of Boston after alleged damages caused by indoor vaccine mandate

By Bella Ramirez March 14, 2022
Plaintiffs requested $6 million each for damages caused by the indoor vaccine mandate.
Jose Diener stands in front of his sister's tent on Atkinson Street Wednesday, in the area commonly known as the Methadone Mile. The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts sued the City of Boston for clearing tents and ordering the unhoused out of the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. KAITO AU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts ACLU sues Boston for clearing tents at Mass/Cass

By Bella Ramirez November 12, 2021
The ACLU of Massachusetts sued the City for clearing tents of unhoused individuals at Mass/Cass.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: We should be wary of digital cities

By Editors September 16, 2021
The digital city is rapidly approaching, but it may introduce more problems than it solves.
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