Federal Prosecutors Directed to Take Action Against Birth Tourism Operations
DOJ Increases Focus on Birth Tourism Schemes The Department of Justice (DOJ) is urging federal prosecutors nationwide to intensify their investigations and prosecutions of birth tourism operations, which allegedly take advantage of the U.S. immigration system and frequently involve visa fraud among other federal offenses. In a memo released on Tuesday, Deputy Attorney General Colin […]
Trump Administration Promises Action Against Birth Tourism Following Birthright Citizenship Decision
The Trump administration has made a commitment to address the issue of birthright citizenship, particularly in response to a recent Supreme Court decision affirming it. They are planning to intensify efforts against foreign birth tourism programs. A statement released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) shortly after the court’s ruling outlined their intention to prioritize […]
BLS acted after incorrect data was shared, but the watchdog is asking for further action.
Economic Data Release Issues Highlighted by Labor Department Report The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is working to fix problems that led to the premature release of significant economic data in 2024. However, the Inspector General noted that more needs to be done to protect this information. An Inspector General report analyzed three events where […]
Disney’s $50 million class action settlement includes YouTube TV subscribers.
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement related to a class-action lawsuit that claims the company breached antitrust and consumer protection laws by increasing streaming subscription prices. This settlement stems from a 2022 federal lawsuit filed by subscribers of YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. They accused Disney of engaging in unfair practices, particularly by […]
The Supreme Court made a mistake in Watson v. RNC — It’s time for Congress to take action.
I spent five years on the Federal Election Commission, served as general counsel to the Texas Secretary of State, and have over two decades of experience in election law. Throughout this time, I’ve come to realize that clarity is the most crucial aspect of election regulations. On Monday, in the case of Watson v. Republican […]
Family takes legal action against BBQ restaurant after decaying pecan tree claims father’s life
Texas Family Sues After Father’s Death from Falling Tree at BBQ Restaurant The family of a Texas father of four is taking legal action after he died following what they describe as a tragic accident linked to a pecan tree. Kirk Foyle, 64, passed away on May 19 when a tree fell on him while […]
Trump Administration Intensifies Emergency Action for Venezuelan Earthquakes
U.S. Response to Venezuelan Earthquakes The Trump administration swiftly mobilized resources to assist Venezuela after two severe earthquakes struck the country this week. On Wednesday night, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred approximately 160 miles from Caracas, followed closely by a stronger 7.5 tremor. Reports indicate a death toll of 235, with injuries surpassing 4,300, while […]
Outrage as California school board allows shocking 300% salary increases after governor’s action
School boards in Northern California have nearly tripled the pay for their members, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval of a new measure last year. This has stirred significant backlash from the community. At a recent meeting of the Modesto City Board of Education, members voted to raise starting salaries to $1,500 per month, up from […]
Former Facebook policy head takes legal action against Meta to lift restrictions on discussing her revealing memoir.
Former Facebook Policy Chief Files Lawsuit Against Meta A former policy chief at Facebook, Sarah Wynn Williams, has initiated legal action against Meta, challenging an arbitration order that has prevented her from discussing her controversial memoir for over a year. In a lawsuit submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, […]
Maryland, Connecticut, and New York take action to prohibit Glock handguns in just one week
In Maryland, a new law has defined the term “machine gun convertible” pistol, effectively banning many Glock and similar handguns, which are owned by millions of Americans for legal use. Connecticut has followed suit, prohibiting the future manufacturing, selling, and importing of various widely used handguns, along with imposing fresh restrictions on unfinished frames and […]