The trial of Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz, a White couple from West Virginia, has begun, with the pair facing more than a dozen charges related to the forced labor and civil rights violations of the Black children they adopted. Allegations have emerged that the couple coerced their adopted children into performing labor…
In their critical analysis of Trump v. Anderson, William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen argue that the U.S. Supreme Court mishandled a pivotal constitutional case with far-reaching implications. The case questioned whether Donald Trump, following the January 6 Capitol attack, was disqualified from the presidency under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court narrowly…
A U.S. District Court in Seattle has halted President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order restricting birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens. Judge John Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday, January 23, 2025, calling the directive “blatantly unconstitutional” and finding it likely to cause irreparable harm to states and their residents. Ruling Against the…
In a provocative response to restrictive abortion laws, Mississippi State Senator Bradford Blackmon has introduced the “Contraception Begins at Erection Act,” a bill aimed at spotlighting men’s accountability in reproductive decisions. The legislation proposes making it unlawful for men to “discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo,” marking a dramatic shift in…
President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a move that could have significant implications for federal disaster response efforts. This development comes as FEMA remains central to addressing some of the most devastating natural disasters in recent U.S. history, including the California wildfires and Hurricane Helene in North…
Hip-hop artist and fashion mogul A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, faces a high-profile legal battle that could result in significant prison time. As his trial begins in Los Angeles, the Grammy-nominated star has rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors, raising the stakes in a case that has captured widespread attention. Here’s…
A new app is poised to make a significant impact on the intersection of law enforcement and legal representation. The Live Lawyer App, developed by Paulina Bryan, aims to provide immediate access to legal assistance during police encounters, potentially saving lives and easing the anxieties faced by individuals when stopped by law enforcement. Bryan, a…