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A legal battle over parental rights and DNA evidence took an unexpected turn when Lydia Fairchild, a Washington woman, was told she was not the biological mother of her own children—despite having given birth to them. The case, which initially led to suspicions of welfare fraud and illegal surrogacy, ultimately became a landmark example of…
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Before Georgia’s Lake Lanier became a popular recreation site, a thriving Black community stood in its place. Oscarville, established in the late 1800s during Reconstruction, was a self-sufficient town where Black farmers, carpenters, blacksmiths, and bricklayers flourished despite the racial tensions of the era. Its economic success stood in stark contrast to the struggles of…
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Introduction: The Fight for Personal Autonomy Wendy Williams’ ongoing legal battle to end her guardianship has reignited discussions about the rights of individuals under court-ordered financial and personal oversight. The former talk show host, who once commanded millions of viewers with her unfiltered takes on pop culture, now faces an uphill legal fight to prove…
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The debate over diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the workplace has intensified under the Trump administration. The DEIA brouhaha under Trump has raised significant legal and civil rights concerns. Former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) General Counsel Karla Gilbride, who was fired by Trump on January 27, warns in an article published…
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Introduction Since his return to the Oval Office, President Donald J. Trump has enacted policies that have significantly impacted racial justice movements, particularly in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), reparations, and civil rights protections. His administration has actively worked to dismantle DEI programs in federal agencies, oppose discussions on reparations for slavery,…
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On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued three executive orders (EOs) imposing new tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. Initially scheduled to take effect on February 4, 2025, tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports were delayed by one month following last-minute negotiations. However, the tariffs on Chinese imports proceeded as planned, going…
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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…
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In their critical analysis of Trump v. Anderson, William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen argue that the U.S. Supreme Court mishandled a pivotal constitutional case with far-reaching implications. The case questioned whether Donald Trump, following the January 6 Capitol attack, was disqualified from the presidency under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court narrowly…
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The intersection of criminal convictions and the presidency has become a focal point of legal debates following Donald Trump’s felony convictions and subsequent assumption of the presidency. This unprecedented situation raises critical questions about constitutional law, the separation of powers, and the resilience of democratic institutions in the United States. Donald Trump’s felony convictions stem…
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Oswald K. Azumah[*] ABSTRACT “An inferior court which attempts to punish a contempt committed out of court is clearly a usurper trying to clothe itself with a jurisdiction its very nature or origin denies it; or is assuming an authority its very constitution bereft it of”—so says Kpegah J (as he then was) in Republic…
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