Yale renames Calhoun College amid controversy over slavery
Craig TaylorThe college will now be named in honour of mathematician and Yale graduate Grace Hopper. BBC News – US & Canada
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Trump travel ban faces new legal assault in Virginia court
Virginia lawyers cite “overwhelming evidence” the policy “resulted from animus toward Muslims”. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump attack on judges ‘demoralising’ says Supreme Court pick
Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee speaks out against the president’s criticism of the judiciary. BBC News – US & Canada
Dakota Access Pipeline to win US Army permit for completion
The Standing Rock Tribe vows the government “will be held accountable in court”. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump travel ban: States urge retention of temporary block
Lawyers for two US states argue against removing a legal block on President Trump’s travel ban. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump appeal against Seattle judge’s travel ban ruling
The court motion seeks to reverse Friday’s decision by a federal judge in Washington state. BBC News – US & Canada