President Donald J. Trump is now seriously considering a full presidential pardon for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, less than three months before Combs is scheduled to be sentenced for a federal conviction in New York. The possibility of executive clemency has triggered renewed scrutiny of presidential pardon powers—especially in cases involving celebrity defendants and…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out a significant change affecting immigration interviews nationwide. As of July 22, 2025, all applicants requiring language interpretation must now bring their own interpreter to their USCIS interview. The agency will no longer provide telephonic interpreters, even for common languages previously supported at select field offices.…
Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, raising major legal and ethical concerns after her recent meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. In a post shared to Instagram, former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer, described the developments as “unprecedented” and criticized the Department of Justice for what…
A controversial memo issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) under the Trump administration is raising red flags among legal scholars and employment attorneys, as it encourages federal employees to freely express their religious beliefs—including proselytizing—on the job. Critics argue the guidance blurs the line between religious liberty and coercive workplace behavior, especially when…
Legal experts and civil rights advocates are raising alarms over a new executive order signed by former President Donald Trump, warning that it revives forced institutionalization practices under the guise of “public safety and compassion.” The order, titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” directs sweeping changes to how homelessness, mental illness, and substance…
Sweeping changes to the United Kingdom’s immigration rules are set to take effect on July 22, 2025, and legal experts say the reforms will significantly impact international students and aspiring skilled workers—especially those aiming to settle long-term. Under the new framework announced by the UK Home Office, several key policies are being reshaped, making it…
What started as a clever marketing stunt nearly became one of the most expensive legal disasters in corporate history. On May 25, 1992, a highly anticipated moment on Philippine television turned into chaos when PepsiCo’s “Number Fever” contest mistakenly declared hundreds of thousands of people millionaires—thanks to a computer glitch that printed the winning number…
In a move that blends digital convenience with fiscal patriotism, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has officially expanded its “Gifts to Reduce the Public Debt” program by allowing Americans to contribute directly to the national debt using Venmo and PayPal. The program, which quietly launched its updated payment options in late July 2025, now…
Lawful permanent residents in the United States have been issued a new warning by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): failure to carry immigration documentation at all times can result in federal misdemeanor charges and fines. The advisory, posted by CBP on the social platform X, stressed compliance with Section 264(e) of the Immigration and…