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The Trump administration’s immigration policies have intensified scrutiny over the legal process governing the deportation of lawful permanent residents and visa holders. While prior administrations have exercised deportation authority, recent cases involving individuals with legal status—such as a Columbia University activist and a Brown University doctor—have raised questions about due process and executive overreach, reports…
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A Japanese man who unknowingly lived the wrong life for nearly 60 years after being switched at birth has won 38 million yen (approximately $371,000) in damages after a Tokyo court ruled against the hospital responsible for the mix-up. The shocking mistake occurred at Tokyo’s San-Ikukai Hospital in 1953, where a hospital worker accidentally swapped…
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The case of People v. The Klan—more formally known as Donald v. United Klans of America—stands as a pivotal moment in American legal history, marking one of the most significant legal victories against the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). This lawsuit, filed in 1984 by Beulah Mae Donald, the mother of lynching victim Michael Donald, not…
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In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a 31-year-old Black woman from Virginia, unknowingly became one of the most important figures in modern medicine. While undergoing treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a sample of her cancerous cells was taken without her knowledge or consent. Unlike previous samples that quickly perished, Lacks’ cells, now known as…
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Recent high-profile deportations have raised concerns among visa and green-card holders as the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement. The arrest of Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil has sparked fear that individuals with valid immigration status may be at risk. Has Immigration Enforcement Changed? Legal experts say immigration laws remain the same,…
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A recent California jury verdict ordering Starbucks to pay $50 million to a delivery driver, Michael Garcia, for severe burns sustained in a drive-through accident raises significant legal questions about corporate liability, negligence, and consumer safety. The case underscores key principles of tort law, particularly regarding product handling and premises liability. This article examines the…
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Legal Implications of Handling Human Remains: The Joanna Kathlyn Kinman Case In a bizarre and unsettling case out of Victoria, Australia, Joanna Kathlyn Kinman avoided jail time after pleading guilty to offensive conduct involving human remains. The 48-year-old, who worked as a ranger at an animal shelter, attempted to sell human toes that had been…
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The recent remarks by French politician Raphaël Glucksmann calling for the return of the Statue of Liberty to France demands a legal and diplomatic analysis. While his statement was largely symbolic, it raises fundamental questions about the ownership, international agreements, and historical significance of the iconic statue. Can France legally demand the return of Lady…
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When Mike Weirsky walked into a New Jersey convenience store in 2019, he had no idea that a simple purchase would catapult him into the national spotlight. Just months after finalizing his divorce, Weirsky, who had spent years struggling to find stable employment, won a staggering $273 million Mega Millions jackpot. The timing of his…
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The case of Vincent Simmons, a Black man who spent 44 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, has drawn national attention to the deep flaws within the American criminal justice system. Simmons’ conviction in 1977 was overturned in 2022 by a Louisiana judge, yet his fight for justice continues…
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