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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…
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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’…
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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…
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Montana’s highest court ruled on Wednesday that a law requiring minors to obtain parental consent before seeking an abortion violated the state’s constitution, siding with Planned Parenthood in a legal challenge. Justice Laurie McKinnon, writing for the unanimous court, asserted that “a minor’s right to control her reproductive decisions is among the most fundamental of…
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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…
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A U.S. judge announced on Wednesday plans to issue an order compelling Alphabet’s Google to provide Android users with more options to download apps, following last year’s jury verdict in favor of “Fortnite” maker Epic Games. U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco listened to technology experts and lawyers from Epic and Google as…
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The U.S. Justice Department urged a court on Wednesday to accept a plea deal struck with Boeing after some relatives of the 346 victims of two fatal 737 MAX crashes demanded its rejection. Last month, Boeing finalized an agreement to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and to pay at least $243.6 million…
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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…
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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…
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Joseph Pitts, a former supervisor at Southwest Airlines, has filed a lawsuit against the airline, alleging racial discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The complaint was filed on July 29 in San Mateo County Superior Court, marking a significant legal challenge for the airline. Pitts, 53, claims in his lawsuit that he was subjected to…
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