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In a case highlighting racial disparities in the justice system, Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old white woman from Ocala, Florida, was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens, during a heated dispute. The verdict was delivered by an all-white jury after just 2 1/2 hours of deliberation, marking a significant step…
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) saw a significant drop in the diversity of its incoming freshman class this year, with just 16% of students identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander. This decline comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to ban race-based admissions practices, which had previously…
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Judge Grants Mayor Cantrell Extension to Respond to Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations
U.S. District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown has granted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell an extension to respond to a civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud. The suit, which accuses Cantrell and several other defendants of unlawfully disclosing Breaud’s personal information and photograph, was filed in July 2024. The defendants now have until September 10…
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The Biden administration has launched a new immigration initiative that could dramatically change the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and influence the 2024 election. Starting August 14, 2024, undocumented spouses can apply for “parole in place” status, allowing them to adjust their immigration status without leaving the U.S. Rodrigo de la Rosa, who…
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of Michael Maurice Mack, who is wanted in connection with a heinous crime involving the forced participation of his estranged wife in a murder. The incident reportedly took place on August 14, 2024, in Katy, Texas. According to the press release, authorities were…
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A federal judge on Monday allowed a lawsuit to proceed that challenges the mandatory membership in the Wisconsin State Bar, arguing that it violates the free speech rights of members who oppose certain initiatives, including diversity programs. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries denied the Wisconsin State Bar’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which was brought…
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Ana Victoria Espino De Santiago has made legal history by becoming the first lawyer in the world with Down syndrome. A recent graduate of Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (BUAZ) in Mexico, De Santiago’s remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for inclusion and representation in the legal profession. Born on January 30, 1999, Ana Victoria…
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A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Google must face a revived lawsuit from Google Chrome users who claim the company collected their personal information without permission, even after they chose not to synchronize their browsers with their Google accounts. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco stated that the lower court…
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A Sacramento County judge has stayed a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual battery, negligence, and concealment brought by job applicants to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The plaintiffs claim they were subjected to improper and invasive medical examinations as a condition of employment. Superior Court Judge Jill Talley initially issued a tentative…
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A bill passed by the U.S. Senate, which aims to add 66 new judges to understaffed federal district courts across the nation, will increase government spending by $349 million over the next decade, according to new estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO, Congress’ nonpartisan fiscal referee, released its analysis late last week…
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