Attorneys contest the deportation of many minors to Guatemala
Immigration rights attorneys made a plea in a Washington, D.C. court on Wednesday, asking a federal judge to halt the Trump administration’s plans to deport hundreds of minors from Guatemala. They argue that these children, aged 10 to 17, could face neglect or persecution if returned home, despite ongoing asylum cases and other legal claims […]
Lisa Cook informed the Biden administration and Senate about mortgage concerns before her confirmation with the Fed, according to her attorneys.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook cannot be dismissed by President Trump over alleged issues related to mortgage fraud. Her mortgage documents had already been scrutinized during the Biden administration’s vetting process ahead of her confirmation in 2022. On August 25, Trump announced he was removing Cook from the Federal Reserve board, arguing that she was […]
Many Criminal Cases Dropped In Massachusetts As Attorneys Demonstrate
Massachusetts Dismisses Criminal Cases Amid Lawyer Pay Disputes A recent report indicates that more than 500 criminal cases have been dismissed in Massachusetts, stemming from ongoing disputes over pay between the state and defense attorneys. Specifically, the Chelsea District and Municipal Courts in Boston have dropped 206 cases in Suffolk County and 369 cases in […]
Attorneys for Jack Smith Mock Lawfare Investigation as ‘Nonexistent and Baseless’
Former Adviser Defends Trump Amid Investigation Jack Smith, a former special adviser, has, through his legal team, asserted that two charges against former President Donald Trump—filed prior to the 2024 elections—are baseless, arguing that he acted within the law. This letter-like response came out on Tuesday following news that the government’s watchdog had initiated an […]
23 attorneys general urge defunding of controversial climate science institute
States Push for Action on Environmental Law Institute Lee Zeldin, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator, seems to be intent on dismantling previous climate policies from the Trump era. Recently, nearly half of the state attorneys general have urged him to take action against the Environmental Law Institute, particularly its Climate Justice Project. This initiative […]
23 Republican attorneys general ask EPA to reduce funding for climate organizations
Republican Attorneys General Urge EPA to Cut Funding to Environmental Group Nearly 20 Republican state attorneys general have reached out to the leaders of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging them to withdraw financial support for a left-leaning environmental organization accused of influencing climate policies through its educational initiatives. Montana’s Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, emphasized […]
44 US Attorneys General caution AI companies about consequences for harming children.
Prosecutors Challenge AI Companies on Child Safety A group of 44 attorneys general in the U.S. came together with a stern message for Silicon Valley: prioritize children’s safety against harmful chatbots or face potential legal action. This unprecedented bipartisan effort resulted in an open letter emphasizing accountability for companies whose products could cause harm to […]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorneys claim the DOJ is involved in ‘vindictive and selective prosecution’ and are requesting the dismissal of criminal charges.
Kilmer Abrego Garcia’s Legal Case Developments On Tuesday, Kilmer Abrego Garcia’s legal team filed a motion criticizing prosecutors from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for what they describe as “vindictive and elective prosecution.” They are seeking to dismiss the criminal charges related to alleged smuggling activities against him. A temporary order issued by U.S. Magistrate […]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorneys seek to have human smuggling charges dropped
Kilmer Abrego Garcia’s legal team requested a federal judge to dismiss a human smuggling case against him, while the government seeks accountability from Maryland construction workers for his alleged removal back to El Salvador. In their court filings, the lawyers stated that cases of dismissal based on “selective or vindictive prosecution” are uncommon, emphasizing that […]
22 Republican Attorneys General Urge RFK Jr. and the FDA to Restore Abortion Pill Safety Rules
Republican Attorneys General Urge Reinstatement of Mifepristone Safety Regulations Over 20 Republican Attorneys General are urging the Trump administration to reinstate safety measures concerning Mifepristone, the first drug in a two-drug regimen for abortions. Led by Chris Kobach, the Attorney General from Kansas, the group wrote to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of the […]