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Trump Administration Will Appeal Harvard Antisemitism Case

A federal judge earlier ruled against Trump officials in a lawsuit accusing the university of allowing persistent antisemitism on campus.

© Lucy Lu for The New York Times

A legal conflict between the Trump administration and Harvard has lasted for over a year.
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Justice Dept. Charges Owner of Failed Surrogacy Firm With Fraud

The owner of Surro Connections is accused of stealing over $1 million from prospective parents and using it to pay off gambling debts, take trips and purchase luxury goods.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

The Justice Department filed charges against the owner of Surro Connections, a surrogacy firm in Washington State.
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Mexican Governor, Accused by U.S. of Helping Cartel, Returns to His Job

After U.S. prosecutors accused Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the Sinaloa cartel, he said he would step down to focus on his defense. On Friday, he declared he was back and faced much criticism.

© Eduardo Verdugo/Associated Press

Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, during an annual earthquake drill in Culiacán, Mexico, in 2024.
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A Few Expert Lawyers Dominate Supreme Court Arguments, a New Study Finds

Chief Justice Roberts, once such a lawyer, has said he has mixed feelings about the trend.

© Eric Lee/The New York Times

Chief Justice John Roberts argued 39 Supreme Court cases as a lawyer in the solicitor general’s office and in private practice.
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