Legal News

  • Trump’s Policy Targeting International Students’ Legal Status Blocked

    A federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction halting the Trump administration’s attempts to terminate the legal status of thousands of international students studying and working in the United States. The ruling, handed down Thursday, May, 22, by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White of the Northern District of California, found that the administration’s actions…

  • New York Attorney General Sues DailyPay And MoneyLion For Alleged Predatory Lending

    The New York State Attorney General’s Office has filed separate lawsuits against DailyPay Inc. and MoneyLion Technologies Inc., alleging the companies’ earned wage access (EWA) services constitute illegal payday lending schemes in violation of state usury and consumer protection laws. Attorney General Letitia James announced the litigation on April 14, asserting that both companies impose…

  • UK Expands Voluntary Chemical Castration Pilot for Sex Offenders

    The UK government is moving forward with a controversial expansion of its chemical castration program for sex offenders, with Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announcing the rollout of the voluntary scheme to 20 prisons across England and Wales. The decision marks a significant development in the government’s broader criminal justice reform efforts aimed at reducing reoffending…

  • Officer Resigns After Wrongful Traffic Stop Leads to ICE Detention of Georgia Teen

    A Georgia police officer has resigned following public backlash over a wrongful traffic stop that led to the ICE detention of Ximena Arias Cristobal, a 19-year-old undocumented college student who was arrested and held for more than two weeks before being released on bond. The officer’s resignation was confirmed Saturday by Bruce Frazier, a spokesperson…

  • Trump’s Decision To Block Harvard From Admitting International Students Raises Concerns

    The Trump administration’s recent decision to revoke Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) marks a significant legal flashpoint. That singular decision could reshape the boundaries between federal immigration enforcement, academic freedom, and constitutional protections for U.S. institutions. This commentary unpacks the legal framework, examines due process concerns, and analyzes the…

  • Diddy Combs’ Trial So Far: Unanswered Questions Cloud Prosecution Of High Profile Case

    As the high-profile racketeering and sex-trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs rounds up its third week in federal court, some of the prosecution’s key allegations have come into sharper focus. However, significant unresolved issues could ultimately shape the outcome of a case the government has framed as a sprawling criminal enterprise fueled by…

  • Attorney Stephanie R. Lindsey Explains Why Breaking Up a School Fight Could Lead To Suspension Or Criminal Charges

    Georgia-based attorney Stephanie R. Lindsey, Esq., has issued a strong advisory to parents: under current school policies, students can face suspension—even for trying to break up a fight. In a recent legal explainer shared on her Instagram account, Lindsey addressed a recurring question she encounters in her practice: Can a student be punished for intervening…

  • Decatur Establishes Reparations Task Force, Issues Formal Apology for Historical Injustices Against Black Residents

    In a significant move toward legal redress and historical accountability, the City of Decatur, Georgia, has officially adopted a resolution creating a Reparations Task Force and issued a sweeping apology for its role in the systemic oppression of African Americans. The Decatur City Commission voted unanimously on Monday, May 6, to approve the resolution, which…

  • Commentary: The Federal Case Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Is Falling Short Of RICO Standards

    In the ongoing federal trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, what was expected to be a landmark RICO case—one that might expose a sprawling criminal enterprise—seems to be steadily narrowing in scope. At this point in the proceedings, the prosecution appears to be leaning heavily into allegations of domestic violence, as evidenced by the…

  • Inside The Raid: Sex Toys And A Bag Of Narcotics — Homeland Security Testifies On Items Seized From Diddy’s Miami Mansion

    Homeland Security special agent Gerard Gannon took the stand this week in a highly scrutinized federal case involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, providing detailed testimony about the provocative and potentially incriminating items discovered during the March 2024 raid of Combs’ luxurious Star Island residence in Miami, Florida. Gannon, the tenth witness to testify, walked jurors through…