In a recent op-ed published by the Washington Post, U.S. President Joe Biden called for significant reforms to the Supreme Court’s structure and the concept of presidential immunity. The proposal, part of a three-part plan presented to Congress ahead of the 2024 presidential election, aims to address concerns about the longevity of judicial appointments and…
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is confronting a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud, a woman she previously accused of stalking. The lawsuit, which adds to the embattled mayor’s legal challenges, stems from an incident where Breaud photographed Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on the balcony of the Tableau restaurant. According…
A Missouri jury has awarded Margo Gill nearly $495 million after determining that the baby formula provided by Abbott Laboratories caused her premature daughter to suffer serious injuries. The verdict included $95 million in compensatory damages and $400 million in punitive damages. Gill’s lawsuit claimed that her daughter, identified as R.D., developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)…
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Texas woman’s lawsuit can proceed against the local sheriff and prosecutors who charged her with murder after she self-managed an abortion in 2022. The case garnered national attention and outrage before the charges were quickly dropped. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton denied a motion to dismiss the…
John Rogers, one of the longest-serving lawmakers in the Alabama House of Representatives, is now facing federal prison time after allegedly breaching his plea agreement. Court records reveal that Rogers, who had previously pleaded guilty to misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term, violated the terms of his agreement. Rogers’ term ended following…
In a move to address the ongoing homelessness crisis, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Thursday, setting clear guidelines for the removal of homeless encampments by state agencies and departments. The order also encourages local governments to adopt similar policies. The executive order mandates state agencies under Newsom’s authority to address homeless…
In the latest development in the Young Thug RICO case, the Atlanta rapper’s attorney has filed a motion requesting his release on bond. With a new judge, Paige Reese Whitaker, presiding over the case, attorney Brian Steel is hopeful for a different outcome after previous denials by Judge Ural Glanville. According to Billboard, the motion…
On Wednesday, Puerto Rico’s governor signed a landmark law prohibiting discrimination against individuals wearing Afros, curls, locs, twists, braids, and other natural hairstyles. This legislation, celebrated across the racially diverse U.S. territory, provides explicit protections in employment, housing, education, and public services. “This is a victory for generations to come,” said Welmo Romero Joseph, a…