George Nyavor

  • Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Federal Aid Spending Freeze

    A U.S. federal district judge has temporarily blocked a controversial plan by the Trump administration to freeze federal aid spending. Judge Loren AliKhan granted an administrative stay on Tuesday, halting the freeze for a week and scheduling a hearing for further legal arguments on Monday morning. The freeze stems from a memo issued by the…

  • New York Attorney General Letitia James Announces Legal Challenge Against Trump’s Federal Grant Freeze

    New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced an imminent lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of its decision to freeze federal grant programs. James, joined by other Democratic attorneys general, contends that the sweeping funding halt is both unconstitutional and harmful to communities that rely on these critical resources. Federal Grant Freeze…

  • Trump’s Former Attorney Joins Legal Team in Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jay-Z

    Marc Kasowitz, former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, has entered the legal fray representing Jane Doe in her ongoing rape lawsuit against rappers Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z. Kasowitz, known for his high-profile legal career, is joining forces with attorney Tony Buzbee in a case that continues to draw significant media and legal attention.…

  • White House Orders Pause in All Federal Grants and Loans Amid Executive Shifts

    The White House budget office has ordered a pause in all federal grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance. This sweeping decision, made to realign federal programs with President Donald Trump’s priorities, is set to impact a broad spectrum of government-backed initiatives. While the memo clarifies that programs like Medicare and Social Security benefits…

  • New Lawyers Join High-Profile Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Jay-Z

    Two new attorneys have joined the legal team in the ongoing sexual assault lawsuit against Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, representing both the plaintiff and her attorney, Tony Buzbee, in the high-profile case. The lawsuit, which alleges sexual assault by the music mogul, involves claims dating back to 2000. The plaintiff, who was 13 years old at…

  • Diddy Secures Legal Victory as $400 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed

    In a significant legal win, Sean “Diddy” Combs had a $400 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by Michigan prisoner Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith dismissed by a federal judge. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, the case was dismissed with prejudice due to Michigan’s statute of limitations. This means the claims—centered on an alleged incident…

  • In South Carolina: Passing the Bar Wasn’t Required Until Black Lawyers Entered the Profession

    In South Carolina, the path to becoming a lawyer dramatically shifted in 1951, coinciding with the rise of Black Americans entering the legal profession. Judge Matthew J. Perry, a trailblazing figure in civil rights and legal history, explained the transition in a recently resurfaced video shared by @blackhistoryunlocked on Instagram. The state once allowed law…

  • Kenya Rolls Out Visa-Free Entry for Most African Countries, Excludes Somalia and Libya

    Kenya has announced a landmark shift in its immigration policy, granting visa-free entry to citizens of nearly all African countries. The directive, issued by the cabinet last Tuesday, aims to promote regional integration, enhance tourism, and align with open skies policies. However, Somalia and Libya remain excluded from the policy due to ongoing security concerns.…

  • Trump’s Executive Order: Transgender Women Ordered to Men’s Prisons, Medical Treatments Halted

    President Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order that restricts federal recognition of gender to biological sex, declaring that the United States will only recognize two sexes—male and female. According to the Executive Order, these sexes are immutable. This move has been met with widespread backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates, who see it as a…

  • 83-Year-Old Joe Ligon Released After 68 Years in Prison: A Look at His Life Sentence and the Legal Implications

    Joe Ligon was 83 when he was released from prison in 2021 after serving nearly seven decades for crimes he committed as a 15-year-old in 1953. When he was freed, he made headlines for his record-breaking sentence and his profound transformation. Ligon’s release, which occurred after Pennsylvania authorities granted him freedom, has prompted a larger…