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The Supreme Court has once again intervened in the ongoing legal battle surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, blocking its enforcement while the debate over immigration authority unfolds. In a one-page order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Monday, the court indefinitely halted the implementation of the Texas law, known as Senate Bill 4, which…
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Peter Navarro expressed his belief that the Supreme Court would overturn his conviction, but lamented the “tragedy” of serving prison time before exoneration. In addition to his trade advisory role, Navarro was involved in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results and maintain Trump’s presidency. The events of January 6, 2021, saw individuals storming Capitol…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a Republican-backed Texas law to go into effect, enabling state law enforcement authorities to arrest individuals suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. President Joe Biden’s administration had requested the Court to halt the law’s implementation while its challenge proceeds in lower courts, but this request was rejected by…
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Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers, who admitted to subjecting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to racially motivated torture, are awaiting sentencing by a federal judge starting Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee will preside over the proceedings, with two defendants scheduled for sentencing each day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. These officers…
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Donald Trump’s legal team is urgently seeking a New York court’s intervention to halt a staggering $464 million civil fraud fine. The former president’s precarious financial situation could jeopardize his prized properties if the penalty is enforced. According to Professor Will Thomas from the University of Michigan Ross Business School, Trump’s personal and business interests…
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Former President Donald Trump and seven of his co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case are seeking an immediate appeal of last week’s ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the sprawling racketeering case. To appeal the matter immediately – before trial – defendants must obtain Fulton County Superior…
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A coalition of more than 20 student groups at Columbia University has taken legal action against the institution for what they perceive as unjust suspensions of two student organizations following a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. In November, students staged a demonstration demanding the university’s administration to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and…
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Several significant developments unfolded last week across various states in the ongoing national debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. From legal settlements in Florida to legislative actions in Arkansas and lawsuits in Georgia, the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights continues to evolve. Legal Settlement in Florida: Clarification on LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools Florida reached a legal settlement regarding…
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An independent report released on Friday shed light on the events leading up to the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on October 25, 2023, highlighting missed opportunities by law enforcement to prevent the devastating rampage. The report, issued by an independent commission tasked with investigating the shooting, pointed to critical failures by the Sagadahoc…
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The highly anticipated criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, centered around hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, has been delayed once more, this time by 30 days. Justice Juan Merchan granted the extension due to the late disclosure of evidence to Trump’s defense team, marking another victory for the former president…
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