CiVL News: Mar 18, 2026, 3:57 PM PDT -- Judge Blocks RFK Jr., Sheriffs Break With Trump, and NYC's Missing Millions

Here's your latest episode from the Reason Magazine CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com. This episode explores significant challenges to the Trump administration's policies, from judicial pushback on vaccine changes to internal dissent over the Iran war and legal battles over illegal tariffs. It also highlights local issues like law enforcement questioning immigration policies and New York City's struggles with homeless spending transparency. • Federal Judge Brian Murphy blocked RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy changes and appointments to the ACIP. • Joe Kent, National Counterterrorism Center head, resigned over the US-Israel war with Iran. • Florida sheriffs, led by Grady Judd, are advocating for a path to citizenship for assimilated immigrants. • Senator Rand Paul grilled Homeland Security nominee Markwayne Mullin over past threats and comments. • FedEx sued the government for a refund of illegal tariffs, potentially totaling over $160 billion for companies. • The Trump administration is reportedly offering TotalEnergies over $928 million to cancel offshore wind projects. • New York City's comptroller found the city cannot track $368 million in homeless spending. 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.