George Nyavor

  • USCIS Launches New Online Form to Support Family Unity for Noncitizen Relatives of U.S. Citizens

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update aimed at keeping families together. Starting Aug. 19, 2024, USCIS will begin accepting applications through its newly released Form I-131F, available exclusively online. This form is designed specifically for noncitizen spouses and step-children of U.S. citizens seeking parole in place, a process that…

  • Legal Experts Question Feasibility of Trump’s Mass Deportation Pledge

    Donald Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if re-elected has reignited a legal and logistical debate over the practicality and legality of such a sweeping enforcement action. Despite promises to target up to a million individuals as a starting point, legal experts and policy analysts warn that the challenges associated with mass deportations…

  • Revised Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Simply Orange of Widespread PFAS Contamination, Expands Scope Nationwide

    A class action lawsuit against The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiary, Simply Orange Juice Co., has been significantly revised and expanded. The amended complaint, filed by Joseph Lurenz in a New York federal court on July 9, alleges that all Simply Orange juice products contain harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever…

  • Disney Moves to Dismiss Widower’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Citing Disney+ Terms of Service

    Disney is attempting to have a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a widower dismissed, arguing that his prior agreement to Disney+ terms of service requires the matter to be resolved through arbitration rather than litigation. The case involves Jeffrey J. Piccolo, who sued Disney Parks and Resorts in February 2024 following the death of his…

  • Detroit Judge’s Decision to Handcuff 15-Year-Old for Falling Asleep in Court Sparks Legal Debate

    Legal experts and community members are raising concerns after a 15-year-old Detroit girl was handcuffed and removed from a courtroom for falling asleep during a legal education session. The incident, which occurred on Aug. 12 in 36th District Court, has sparked debate regarding judicial discretion and the treatment of minors within the legal system. The…

  • Palestinian-American Activists Sue U.S. Attorney General Over Alleged Wrongful Placement on Terrorism Watchlist

    The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit on Monday against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and other federal officials, alleging that two Palestinian-American activists were wrongfully placed on a terrorism watchlist due to their advocacy and activism against Israeli military actions. The suit claims the placement was politically motivated and violated the activists’…

  • DHS Implements New Policy Restricting Asylum Seekers’ Access to Legal Counsel at U.S.-Canada Border

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing new border security policies that significantly impact the time asylum seekers have to consult with legal counsel when crossing the U.S.-Canada border. According to internal documents obtained by CBS News, these changes are set to take effect on August 14, 2024. Under the updated policies, the…

  • Hunter Biden Tax Fraud Trial Set to Begin Amid Controversy Over Foreign Business Dealings

    The federal tax fraud trial of Hunter Biden is set to commence next month as both sides finalize critical details. The president’s son faces serious allegations, including three felony tax charges and six misdemeanor offenses, for allegedly failing to pay $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 to 2019. Jury selection is scheduled for September…

  • U.S. Appeals Court Allows Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller to Proceed

    A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Giorgi Rtskhiladze, a Georgian-American businessman, can proceed with his defamation lawsuit against former Special Counsel Robert Mueller. The ruling, issued on Friday, allows Rtskhiladze’s case to move forward despite Mueller’s office concluding its investigation in 2019. Rtskhiladze’s lawsuit stems from a footnote in Volume II of Mueller’s report…

  • Vice President Kamala Harris Faces Scrutiny Over Long-Term Approach to Migration Crisis

    Vice President Kamala Harris has come under intense scrutiny as she continues her efforts to address the complex migration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. Appointed by President Joe Biden to manage the response to increasing border crossings, Harris chose a long-term strategy focused on addressing the root causes of migration from Central America’s Northern Triangle…