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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during a Senate hearing.

Habeas Corpus in Spotlight After Administration Suggests Possible Suspension

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sparked controversy this week by mischaracterizing the fundamental legal right of habeas corpus during a Senate hearing, incorrectly asserting it was a presidential authority to deport immigrants. Habeas corpus, a cornerstone of the U.S. legal system, is a constitutional protection against unlawful detention. It allows... Read More about Habeas Corpus in Spotlight After Administration Suggests Possible Suspension

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Undocumented Florida Mother Faces $1.82 Million Fine for Ignoring Deportation Order

An undocumented immigrant living in Florida faces a staggering $1.82 million fine for failing to leave the United States after receiving a removal order nearly two decades ago, according to documents obtained by CBS News. The fine, detailed in a May 9 notice from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), charges... Read More about Undocumented Florida Mother Faces $1.82 Million Fine for Ignoring Deportation Order

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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Investigated for Pandemic-Era Statements to Congress

The Justice Department has initiated an investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding accusations that he gave misleading testimony to Congress about his involvement in reporting COVID-19 nursing home deaths. The inquiry, initially reported by The New York Times, emerged as Cuomo actively campaigned to become mayor of... Read More about Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Investigated for Pandemic-Era Statements to Congress

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Boeing Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Whistleblower’s Family

The family of a former Boeing employee has reached a settlement in their wrongful death lawsuit against the aerospace giant. The lawsuit involved John Barnett, 62, who worked as a quality control manager at Boeing for over three decades. Barnett raised alarms about unsafe production practices at the company’s manufacturing... Read More about Boeing Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Whistleblower’s Family

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Says National Geographic Documentary Led to Afghan Man's Death

An Afghan widow alleges in a new lawsuit that National Geographic and others played a critical role in her late husband’s torture and eventual death at the hands of the Taliban in war-torn Afghanistan. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on April 24. In it,... Read More about Wrongful Death Lawsuit Says National Geographic Documentary Led to Afghan Man's Death

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Malia Obama Faces Accusations of Copying Indie Filmmaker in Nike Ad

Malia Obama is facing accusations from independent filmmaker Natalie Jasmine Harris, who alleges that Obama's recent Nike advertisement featuring WNBA star A’ja Wilson borrowed heavily from Harris’s own creative work without acknowledgment. Harris detailed her claims in a Business Insider essay published on May 16, highlighting similarities between the Nike... Read More about Malia Obama Faces Accusations of Copying Indie Filmmaker in Nike Ad

Venezuelan advocates holding signs during a protest calling to restore temporary protected status (TPS) for Venezuelans.

US Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Venezuelans

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump's administration to end temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in the United States, reversing protections established by President Joe Biden. In an unsigned emergency order issued on Monday, the Court lifted a lower court's injunction that... Read More about US Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Venezuelans

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Jennifer Lopez Faces Lawsuit Over Instagram Photo, Reigniting Debate Over Celebrities, Paparazzi, and Copyright

Jennifer Lopez is once again at the center of a legal dispute over a photo posted to her Instagram. Photographer Steve Sands has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the singer and actress, alleging she posted one of his images without permission in 2017. The photo in question shows Lopez... Read More about Jennifer Lopez Faces Lawsuit Over Instagram Photo, Reigniting Debate Over Celebrities, Paparazzi, and Copyright

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Memphis Garrett’s Legal Troubles Mount with Florida Tax Embezzlement Charges

Former 'Big Brother' star Memphis Garrett, whose real name is Robert Garrett, was arrested on May 15 at an airport in Florida on suspicion of embezzling more than $100,000 in state taxes. Garrett, 42, faces charges of first-degree felony theft of state funds after allegedly failing to pay sales taxes... Read More about Memphis Garrett’s Legal Troubles Mount with Florida Tax Embezzlement Charges

Venezuelan migrants disembarking from an aircraft, accompanied by airport personnel and security, highlighting the deportation process.

U.S. Supreme Court Continues Freeze on Trump’s Wartime Deportation Plan

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday maintained a block on President Donald Trump's deportation efforts targeting Venezuelan migrants under a rarely invoked wartime statute from 1798, emphasizing the administration’s lack of proper legal procedure. In a brief, unsigned opinion, the Court agreed with attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union... Read More about U.S. Supreme Court Continues Freeze on Trump’s Wartime Deportation Plan

Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi leaving a courthouse, facing serious allegations related to financial misconduct.

Federal Judge Dismisses Tom Girardi’s Chicago Charges Linked to Boeing Settlement Theft

A federal judge in Chicago has dismissed criminal charges against disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, famously known for representing plaintiffs in high-profile cases, including the landmark environmental contamination lawsuit depicted in the film "Erin Brockovich." Girardi, 85, had been accused of misappropriating more than $3 million from clients. He was already... Read More about Federal Judge Dismisses Tom Girardi’s Chicago Charges Linked to Boeing Settlement Theft

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Popular Dance Co. Shen Yun Accused of Forced Child Labor, Brutal Conditions In New Lawsuit

Two former dancers of the riveting dance group Shen Yun have filed a lawsuit accusing the dance company of creating brutal working conditions for its dancers and knowingly engaging in forced child labor. Named in the lawsuit as defendants are Shen Yun, the founder of a faith-based movement, Li Hongzhi,... Read More about Popular Dance Co. Shen Yun Accused of Forced Child Labor, Brutal Conditions In New Lawsuit

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Birthright Citizenship at Stake as Supreme Court Considers Injunction Limits

The Supreme Court grappled on Thursday with a pivotal legal question raised by the Trump administration concerning the authority of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions. This judicial power, which temporarily halts government policies across the entire country, is at the center of a high-stakes dispute over former President Donald... Read More about Birthright Citizenship at Stake as Supreme Court Considers Injunction Limits

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Ohio Father Who Fatally Struck A Deputy Following His Son’s Fatal Shootout with Police Files $25M Lawsuit

Just days after pleading not guilty to two counts of aggravated murder, one count of murder, and two counts of felonious assault, Rodney L. Hinton has filed a $25 million federal civil lawsuit. Hinton made national headlines earlier this month after fatally striking a deputy with his vehicle a day... Read More about Ohio Father Who Fatally Struck A Deputy Following His Son’s Fatal Shootout with Police Files $25M Lawsuit

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Nearly 30 States Accuse CVS of Medicare Fraud in New Lawsuit

Nearly 30 states have joined in on a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell against CVS Health and its pharmacies. The lawsuit accuses the pharmaceutical giant of submitting "false and fraudulent" claims to Medicaid programs operating in the states named as defendants. The complaint originally included four... Read More about Nearly 30 States Accuse CVS of Medicare Fraud in New Lawsuit