A routine traffic stop can be a stressful experience, but understanding your rights and responsibilities can help ensure the encounter is handled safely and legally. This guide provides a step-by-step breakdown of what to do if you are pulled over by law enforcement while driving in the United States, based on established laws and legal…
On Tuesday, February 5, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. Attorney General by a 54-46 vote, with strong backing from Republican senators. Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General, has spent 18 years as a prosecutor and is now tasked with overseeing the country’s legal landscape. Bondi’s confirmation comes after the…
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing two new sexual assault lawsuits, adding to a growing list of legal challenges against the hip-hop icon. The lawsuits, filed by two anonymous women referred to as Jane Doe, allege disturbing incidents of drugging, trafficking, and rape in the late 1990s, with Combs allegedly playing a central role…
Texas Congressman Al Green has announced the filing of articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Green, a Democrat, is accusing Trump of attempting to take control of the Gaza Strip, an action he deems as an impeachable offense. The articles are in response to a controversial statement made by President Trump during a meeting…
In 2024, the False Claims Act (FCA) continued to serve as a cornerstone for the U.S. government’s efforts to combat fraud, with 558 settlements and judgments resulting in the recovery of over $2.9 billion. While the number of cases was slightly fewer than the record set in 2023, the total collections confirm that the FCA…
The city of Baltimore and three civil rights organizations have, in a bold legal move, filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn two recent executive orders issued by the Trump administration aimed at ending federal diversity programs. Filed Monday, February 3, 2025, the lawsuit targets the orders as unconstitutional, arguing that they violate core constitutional…
The U.S. Department of Justice has mandated the reinstatement of federal funding that was previously frozen following an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo issued earlier this week. The OMB memo, which directed a blanket freeze on federal funding, has now been overridden by a court ruling and the Justice Department’s directive, which ensures…
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a stern warning to hospitals across the state on Monday, asserting that compliance with President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order restricting gender-affirming care would violate New York’s anti-discrimination laws. In a formal letter addressed to healthcare providers, James emphasized that refusing medical services to transgender individuals based…
Todd Mastry, the former executive director of the Landers Center, has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination after refusing demands to stop booking Black artists at the venue. The lawsuit, filed on January 31, 2025, accuses certain members of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of…