George Nyavor

  • Chicago’s Immigration Enforcement Surge Caused Thousands of Student Absences, New Report Warns

    Chicago, IL – March 6, 2026 – A new report by Kids First Chicago and the Coalition for Authentic Community Engagement reveals that federal immigration enforcement actions in fall 2025 triggered a sharp drop in school attendance, with thousands of students—particularly English Learners—missing class due to fear and safety concerns. Titled Protecting Student Learning in…

  • Ghanaian Man Pleads Guilty in U.S. to Role in $100 Million Romance Scam Scheme

    A Ghanaian national has pleaded guilty in the United States to participating in a large-scale online fraud operation that targeted vulnerable victims through romance scams and business email compromise schemes. Derrick Van Yeboah, also known as “Van,” admitted in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of an international criminal network that…

  • Eight Cases From Across History Which Still Shape The Law Today

    New students are streaming into law schools across the country. But to become the next generation of lawyers, judges and activists, they’ll first need to read through a mountain of case law. In case law, judges define what acts of parliament actually mean, explain the common law and resolve disputes between citizens, organisations and sometimes…

  • What Noem’s Ousting Means for Controversial ICE Detention Center Plans in N.J.

    In a major shakeup within the Trump administration, Kristi Noem has been removed as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after just over a year on the job. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Noem would be replaced by Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma at the end of March, with Noem…

  • Push to Release Congressional Sexual Misconduct Reports Fails: This is What You Need to Know

    Washington, D.C. – March 5, 2026 – In a decisive 357–65 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, killed a resolution by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) that would have forced the House Ethics Committee to publicly release all investigative reports on allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment involving lawmakers and staff.…

  • Russia Vows to Block US-Israel Military Action Against Iran as Middle East Tensions Soar

    Russia has issued its strongest public warning yet on the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declaring that Moscow will do “everything possible” to prevent any joint military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran. In remarks carried by Russian state media and international wire services on March 5, Lavrov said…

  • Supreme Court to Review Trump’s $88M Sex Abuse Verdict — Why the Decision Could Reshape Civil Cases

    The Supreme Court of the United States is set to consider whether to review former President Donald Trump’s appeal of an $88.3 million civil verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll in a landmark sexual abuse and defamation case. The justices are scheduled to discuss Trump’s petition during a private conference on March 6, 2026,…

  • Republicans Back Vote That Subpoenas AG Pam Bondi Over DOJ Handling Of Epstein Files

    The U.S. House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Department of Justice’s handling of records connected to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move marks a rare bipartisan step by lawmakers demanding answers about the management, redaction, and release of documents tied to Epstein’s network. Below…

  • 14-Year-Old With Autism Released From DHS Custody After 60 Days Amid Calls to End Immigrant Detentions

    A 14-year-old Illinois boy with autism has been released from federal immigration custody after more than two months in detention, prompting renewed calls in Congress to end the practice of detaining minors in immigration proceedings. Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL) announced the release of her constituent, identified as Steven, and his father, Victor Romero Martinez,…

  • Legal Experts Question Lawfulness of US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Under International Law

    Leading international law scholars and United Nations experts are raising serious questions about the legality of recent United States and Israeli military strikes against Iran, warning that the attacks likely violate the prohibition on the use of force enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The strikes, which have escalated into a broader regional conflict, were…