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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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In a move set to shake the social media landscape, the Senate has passed a legislation mandating TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or risk a ban. This decision, embedded in a larger $95 billion package providing foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, has sparked concerns among content creators and legal analysts.…
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New York City’s rent-related laws, notably the Rent Stabilization Law (RSL), have once again weathered legal challenges as the Supreme Court denied review in the case of 74 Pinehurst LLC v. New York. The petitioners, a group of New York City landlords, argued that the RSL violated their constitutional rights but failed to sway both…
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In a move that has further sparked controversy and divided opinions about abortion rights, Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would require public school students to watch a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group, or an equivalent alternative. The legislation is now awaiting approval from Republican Governor Bill Lee. The bill,…
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Roe v. Wade is a landmark Supreme Court case that has shaped the landscape of abortion rights in the United States since its decision in 1973. This case, along with its companion case Doe v. Bolton, established a woman’s constitutional right to access abortion services. However, the legal and social debates surrounding this decision have…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law one of the most restrictive social media bans for minors in the United States. The bill, signed on Monday, March 25, will prohibit social media accounts for children under 14 and mandate parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. This move marks a significant step in addressing concerns…
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The Supreme Court is poised to engage in a pivotal debate over the extent of the White House’s authority in tackling misinformation on social media platforms, with implications that stretch beyond the realms of online discourse to matters of public health and democracy. For professionals like Dr. Eileen Barrett, Chair of the Board of Regents…
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Amidst the ongoing clergy sex abuse crisis, a lesser-known group of survivors is finding solidarity and support in an online forum dedicated to those who have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic nuns. Gathering weekly over Zoom, members of the support group share their experiences and provide mutual encouragement. Founded by Mary Dispenza,…
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