George Nyavor

  • Judge Orders DOGE to Release FOIA Documents Amid Transparency Dispute

    A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to release records requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). The ruling comes after the Trump administration argued that DOGE, a quasi-governmental agency, was not subject to…

  • U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on State Bans of Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Youth

    The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of state and local bans on conversion therapy, a controversial practice aimed at changing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The case, originating from Colorado, could have significant implications for free speech rights and professional healthcare regulations nationwide. The lawsuit was…

  • Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Palestinian Student Activist Mahmoud Khalil

    A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student and legal U.S. resident, who was detained by immigration officials and transferred to a Louisiana detention facility. The case has drawn significant legal and political attention, raising concerns over due process and First Amendment protections. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman…

  • Man Accused of Murdering Fiancé After Google Search on Killing Undocumented Immigrants

    Authorities have arrested a Texas man accused of murdering his fiancé after allegedly searching online whether he could “kill an illegal human” and get away with it. Ty Vaughn, 31, faces a murder charge in connection with the January 14 death of 27-year-old Luis Banos Norberto. According to a criminal complaint filed in Harris County,…

  • Federal Judge Declines to Block DOGE Team’s Treasury Data Access, Citing Lack of Immediate Harm

    A U.S. federal judge ruled last Friday that employees of the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may continue to access sensitive U.S. Treasury data, determining that the plaintiffs—retirees and union representatives—failed to demonstrate an imminent risk of irreparable harm. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly found that while the unions had standing to bring…

  • US Immigration Agents Detain Palestinian Student Leader at Columbia University

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and Palestinian student leader, on Saturday, according to a statement from Student Workers of Columbia. Khalil was inside a Columbia University-owned residence when ICE agents entered his apartment and took him into custody. According to his attorney, Amy Greer, ICE…

  • Spelman College Student Faces DUI and Fraud Charges After Wrong-Way Crash on Major Interstate

    A Spelman College student is facing multiple criminal charges following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 75/85 in Atlanta that resulted in serious injuries and the temporary closure of the highway. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), the crash occurred at approximately 3:20 a.m. on March 7, 2025, near the North Avenue exit. Law enforcement…

  • Pizza Delivery Driver Stabs Customer 17 Times Over Tip

    An Osceola County woman is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, home invasion, kidnapping, and aggravated assault, after she allegedly stabbed a customer in a dispute over a pizza delivery tip. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Brianna Alvelo, 22, delivered a pizza to a guest at the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee in…

  • Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Fatally Scalding 4-Year-Old Daughter

    A South Carolina father has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide by child abuse in the tragic death of his 4-year-old daughter, Hope Fields. According to Richland County authorities, Wilbur Fields, 35, admitted to submerging Hope in scalding water as punishment for soiling herself. On February 27, 2024, Fields…

  • Federal Judge Reinstates Labor Board Member Gwynne Wilcox Fired By Trump

    U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has reinstated Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), declaring that President Donald Trump acted illegally when he fired her in January. The decision underscores the limits of presidential power over independent federal agencies and sets the stage for a potential Supreme Court showdown. Background of…