CiVL News: Apr 25, 2026, 5:05 AM PDT -- Thirty-Dollar Burgers, Psychedelic Fast-Tracks, and Homewrecker Millions

Here's your latest episode from the Reason Magazine CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com. This episode explores significant legal and policy developments, from New York City's proposed minimum wage changes to federal drug regulation and First Amendment protections for online speech. It also delves into unusual tort cases and a defamation appeal. • New York City considers raising its minimum wage to $30/hour by 2030, eliminating the tipped-wage credit. • The FDA issued "national priority vouchers" for psilocybin and methylone, expediting review for mental health treatments. • Several states permit "alienation of affection" lawsuits, allowing spouses to sue third parties for marital interference. • Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema faces an "alienation of affection" lawsuit seeking over $25,000 in damages. • Lawsuits challenge ICE and DHS's use of administrative subpoenas to unmask anonymous online critics. • The ACLU of Pennsylvania sued ICE for failing to respond to a FOIA request regarding these subpoenas. • The Eleventh Circuit overturned a defamation verdict against the Senate Majority PAC regarding a campaign ad about Roy Moore. Join CiVL and be part of building the future you want to live in. Be an early adopter. We're just getting started. Human respect, a core tenet of CiVL's vision, recognizes that the path to a flourishing civilization does not lie in more efficient forms of coercion, but in the widespread adoption of human respect as a primary value. By moving away from the "Conflict Machine" and toward a culture of voluntary cooperation, we align ourselves with the natural requirements for human well-being. We built CiVL News out of our passion for free and open access to information. Follow the topics you care about, and don't be subjected to algos! You're invited to build a hub with us for ideas that upgrade civilizations.