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Airlines Under Fire for Selling Customer Travel Records to Federal Authorities

A data broker owned by major U.S. airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, and United, collected and sold domestic flight information of American travelers to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to internal agency documents obtained by 404 Media. The records include passengers' names, full travel itineraries, and financial information. The... Read More about Airlines Under Fire for Selling Customer Travel Records to Federal Authorities

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Enforcing Its Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its controversial birthright-citizenship executive order, a significant setback for a policy that would deny citizenship to certain children born in the United States. This executive order, issued on Inauguration Day, intended to deny automatic citizenship to children born in... Read More about Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Enforcing Its Birthright Citizenship Order

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Supreme Court Blocks Florida Law Criminalizing Undocumented Border Crossings

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of a key provision of a controversial Florida law that criminalized entry into the state by undocumented immigrants, delivering a setback to Governor Ron DeSantis's immigration policy. In a succinct, one-sentence order issued Wednesday, the high court upheld a lower court's ruling without... Read More about Supreme Court Blocks Florida Law Criminalizing Undocumented Border Crossings

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Pediatricians and Physicians File Lawsuit Against RFK Jr. for Removing COVID Vaccines from CDC Schedule

In a legal battle over vaccine policy, major medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), have filed a lawsuit against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current Secretary of the Department of Health and Human... Read More about Pediatricians and Physicians File Lawsuit Against RFK Jr. for Removing COVID Vaccines from CDC Schedule

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Sean Combs to Be Sentenced in October Following Acquittal on Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced on October 3 for a federal conviction related to transportation for purposes of prostitution, nearly a week after being acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The decision follows a lengthy and closely watched trial in New York’s Southern District,... Read More about Sean Combs to Be Sentenced in October Following Acquittal on Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges

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America First Legal Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Dodgers Over Diversity Programs

America First Legal, a conservative legal group co-founded by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Los Angeles Dodgers, accusing the team of violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through its workplace diversity efforts. The complaint... Read More about America First Legal Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Dodgers Over Diversity Programs

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Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty, Faces Life Sentences for Idaho Student Murders

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday in the stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students, accepting a plea agreement that mandates life sentences without the possibility of parole. Under the terms of the deal, Kohberger will serve four consecutive life sentences for the murders, plus an additional sentence of up... Read More about Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty, Faces Life Sentences for Idaho Student Murders

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Epstein Investigation: DOJ Contradicts AG Bondi, Says No Client List Exists

The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have announced that an exhaustive review of the investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein found no evidence of a supposed "client list" or any indication that Epstein blackmailed prominent associates. A two-page memo released by the Justice Department outlines findings contradicting previous... Read More about Epstein Investigation: DOJ Contradicts AG Bondi, Says No Client List Exists

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Justice Department Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Ordinance

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against the City of Los Angeles, alleging its sanctuary city ordinance violates the Constitution and obstructs federal immigration enforcement. The complaint names the city itself, Mayor Karen Bass, the City Council, and its president, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, accusing them of adopting policies... Read More about Justice Department Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Ordinance

Janice Combs mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs with her children and family members at Manhattan's Federal Court.

Sean Combs Found Not Guilty of Racketeering but Convicted of Prostitution Charge

Music mogul Sean Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges but convicted of transporting individuals for prostitution following an eight-week federal trial in Manhattan. Combs, 55, celebrated after the jury found him not guilty on Wednesday of the most severe charges. However, he was convicted of the... Read More about Sean Combs Found Not Guilty of Racketeering but Convicted of Prostitution Charge

A man holds a sign reading "SAVE TPS!" at a rally advocating for the continuation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, while other supporters gather in the background.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Haitian TPS Early

A federal judge in New York blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary deportation protections and work permits for approximately 521,000 Haitian immigrants before the scheduled expiration of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan, in Brooklyn, ruled on Tuesday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem... Read More about Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Haitian TPS Early

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Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Knockoff Activewear in New Trademark Lawsuit

Lululemon is taking legal action against Costco, alleging the wholesale retailer is selling unauthorized imitations of its high-priced athletic wear under the Kirkland brand. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, accuses Costco of infringing on Lululemon’s trademark and design rights by distributing garments that closely resemble its original... Read More about Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Knockoff Activewear in New Trademark Lawsuit

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