Social Justice Oklahoma Is Going to Use Nitrogen Gas on Death Row Inmates Seventeen inmates in Oklahoma are awaiting set execution dates. Candace Butera
Social Justice A Federal Judge Blocks a Ban on Down Syndrome Abortions in Ohio The temporary ban on the law will benefit women who have sought abortions with the belief or knowledge that the fetus has Down syndrome. Candace Butera
News in Brief A Watchdog Group Sues 16 Federal Agencies for Records of Office Upgrade Expenses Trump officials are facing increasing scrutiny for extravagant uses of taxpayer dollars. Kate Wheeling
Education A Maryland Court Rules to Protect a Transgender Student’s Locker Room Access The student, Max Brennan, was initially required to use a gender-neutral restroom. Elena Gooray
News in Brief Prosecutors Will Seek the Death Penalty for the Accused Florida High School Shooter Nikolas Cruz has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder in the first degree and 17 counts of attempted murder in the first degree. Kate Wheeling
Education College Students Report Decreased Confidence in Free Speech Protections in a New Poll Only 64 percent felt freedom of speech was secure in the U.S. Elena Gooray
Environment The Department of Justice Asks That a Federal Court Throw Out a Lawsuit Claiming the EPA Is Violating Ethics Guidelines The policy excludes EPA grant recipients from serving on external advisory committees, with the aim of limiting conflicts of interests. Candace Butera
Environment Emails by DOI Officials Show Concern Over Climate-Related Language DOI officials found the descriptive language to be inflammatory. Candace Butera
News in Brief Florida Lawmakers Pass New Gun Legislation The new bill includes funding for mental-health programs and arming teachers. It goes now to Governor Rick Scott for his signature. Kate Wheeling
Social Justice Mississippi Could Soon Have the Most Restrictive Abortion Ban in the U.S. The Mississippi Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Candace Butera