USA Archive - Law Commentary

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

Christmas Abbott and Memphis Garrett posing for a selfie by the water, with palm trees and a pier in the background.

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

Promotional poster for Shen Yun 2024, showcasing a dancer in traditional attire, displayed in a storefront window.

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

A person holding a sign reading "Protect Birthright Citizenship" during a protest, with others in the background holding various signs related to immigration rights.

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

A man in handcuffs wearing an orange jumpsuit is being escorted through a courtroom by law enforcement officials.

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

Sign for the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Pittsfield Township, Michigan.

Michigan Department of Corrections Hit With $500M Lawsuit Over Recorded Strip Searches

A $500 million lawsuit has been filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections. The lawsuit, which represents at least 20 women who were detained at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Pittsfield Township, Michigan, alleges that guards at the facility were instructed to use their body cameras in a... Read More about Michigan Department of Corrections Hit With $500M Lawsuit Over Recorded Strip Searches

Protesters gather outside a courthouse holding signs related to immigration enforcement and judicial accountability.

Judge Indicted for Obstructing Immigration Arrest Seeks Case Dismissal, Citing Judicial Immunity

Lawyers for Wisconsin Judge Hannah C. Dugan have moved to dismiss federal charges against her, arguing that she is entitled to judicial immunity for actions taken from the bench. The motion, filed Wednesday in a federal court in Milwaukee, came a day after Judge Dugan was indicted by a federal... Read More about Judge Indicted for Obstructing Immigration Arrest Seeks Case Dismissal, Citing Judicial Immunity

Resentencing of Menendez Brothers Paves Way for Their Possible Release

In a dramatic moment inside a packed courthouse, the brothers, infamous for murdering their parents in 1989, were resentenced to 50 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole, potentially paving the way for their release. Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of murder in 1996 and... Read More about Resentencing of Menendez Brothers Paves Way for Their Possible Release

Luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft on the tarmac.

Qatari Royal Family Gifts Luxury Plane to President Trump – Does It Violate the U.S. Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause?

President Donald Trump recently found himself at the center of another constitutional debate after the Qatari royal family announced plans to gift him a luxury Boeing 747-8, valued at approximately $400 million. While the potential transfer of a multi-million dollar jet to a sitting U.S. president remains uncertain, the proposal... Read More about Qatari Royal Family Gifts Luxury Plane to President Trump – Does It Violate the U.S. Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause?

A woman speaking at a podium with the presidential seal and a man standing nearby in an official setting, with historical portraits visible in the background.

DOJ Sues Colorado Over Sanctuary Policies

The Trump administration's Department of Justice has intensified its crackdown on immigration protection by filing a lawsuit against Colorado and the city of Denver. The lawsuit challenges laws that protect immigrant communities and restrict federal enforcement efforts. The DOJ says current sanctuary laws are against the Supremacy Clause of the... Read More about DOJ Sues Colorado Over Sanctuary Policies

Surgical team in an operating room performing a procedure.

Tennessee Surgery Center Faces Lawsuits Over Infections Linked to 2023 Procedures

At least four lawsuits have been filed in Knox County Circuit Court against Parkwest Surgery Center, a Knoxville ambulatory center. A fifth lawsuit is expected to be filed in the coming weeks. The lawsuits allege that negligent practices led to infection outbreaks, leaving patients with severe complications and long-term medical... Read More about Tennessee Surgery Center Faces Lawsuits Over Infections Linked to 2023 Procedures