Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

15 states are suing the Trump administration over cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program. The program, established after the 2018 Parkland and 2022 Uvalde school shootings, faces termination due to alleged conflicts with Trump administration priorities, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A court previously ruled against the termination, but the administration continues to move forward.

Fifteen states are suing the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program. The program, established after the 2018 Parkland and 2022 Uvalde school shootings, funds mental health professionals in schools. The administration halted the grants in April 2025, citing conflicts with its priorities, but a court previously ordered it to continue funding.

Fifteen states are suing the Trump administration over planned cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program, which was established after the 2018 Parkland school shooting and later expanded following the 2022 Uvalde shooting. The administration claims the grants conflict with its priorities, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, while states argue the cuts violate a court order and will harm students' access to mental health services.

Fifteen states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program established after the Parkland and Uvalde school shootings. The program, which funded mental health services for nearly 775,000 students, is being terminated despite a court order requiring its continuation.

A Florida appeals court ruled that the state's ban on concealed carry for 18- to 20-year-olds violates the Second Amendment, granting young adults the same gun rights as older adults. The decision cited constitutional protections and historical militia laws, rejecting arguments that age restrictions are justified by concerns over firearm misuse.

A Florida appeals court ruled that the state's ban on concealed carry for adults aged 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, granting them the same constitutional protections as older adults. The decision overturned a trial court's rejection of Jaylen Eubanks' challenge after his 2024 arrest for carrying a concealed firearm.

A Florida appeals court ruled that the state's 2023 law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying concealed firearms violates the Second Amendment. The decision, issued in a case involving Jaylen Eubanks, who was arrested for improper firearm exhibition, found age-based restrictions on self-defense unconstitutional. Florida's attorney general declined to defend the law, while local prosecutors argued for its upholding.

A survivor of two U.S. school shootings shares advice for others affected by gun violence, emphasizing that trauma and survival are subjective experiences. The essay highlights the ripple effects of such events and the author's advocacy for gun violence prevention since age 13.