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Donald Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if re-elected has reignited a legal and logistical debate over the practicality and legality of such a sweeping enforcement action. Despite promises to target up to a million individuals as a starting point, legal experts and policy analysts warn that the challenges associated with mass deportations…
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In a move that offers a glimmer of progress amidst ongoing regulatory turmoil, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) awarded two additional cannabis cultivation licenses on Aug. 8, 2024. The licenses were granted to Pure by Sirmon Farms, LLC and Blackberry Farms, LLC, bringing the total number of licensed cultivators in the state to nine.…
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In a bid to bolster the Department of Justice’s defense of a law aimed at forcing TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest its U.S. assets, a U.S. House committee has voted to release a transcript from a closed-door hearing in March. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, could result in a ban on…
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Following a recent appeals court decision, Arian Simone, the Founding Partner and CEO of the Fearless Fund, is calling on President Biden to take executive action to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This appeal comes in the wake of a ruling that bars the Fearless Fund from issuing grants exclusively to Black women-owned…
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Florida’s Attorney General, Ashley Moody, petitioned the US Supreme Court on Tuesday to reinstate a controversial law aimed at curbing drag shows, pending ongoing legal challenges. The law, known as the “Protection of Children Act,” was enacted in 2023 with the intention of shielding children from exposure to sexually explicit live performances. It criminalizes knowingly…
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Shilo Sanders, son of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, is under increased scrutiny as inquiries into his income have emerged subsequent to his bankruptcy filing in late 2023. The bankruptcy filing came in the wake of an $11.8 million judgment against him stemming from an assault case. Sanders had lost a civil lawsuit in 2022…
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Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner were arrested on Thursday, May 23 at different locations following a raid on the singer’s South Florida residence. The raid was linked to an alleged merchandise scam and was initiated due to Kingston’s alleged failure to complete payments for various high-value items. The singer’s mother, 61 years old,…
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As the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump enters its third week, prosecutors are intensifying their focus on individuals within Trump’s close circle. The latest testimony, provided by Hope Hicks, sheds light on pivotal moments during the 2016 campaign, including the release of a damaging recording that surfaced shortly before the election. Hicks,…
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Since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June 2022, which effectively nullified the constitutional right to abortion nationwide, nearly two dozen states have implemented bans or restrictions on access to the procedure. The repercussions of these measures are now becoming apparent, with states facing higher rates of maternal…
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In a recent development in the infamous “Wichita massacre” case, a Kansas judge has denied a request for a resentencing hearing for two brothers awaiting execution. The ruling comes after a series of legal challenges and setbacks for Jonathan Carr, 44, and Reginald Carr, 46, who were convicted for their involvement in the brutal quadruple…
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