Federal Appeals Court Changes Course on Supportive Missouri Map for GOP
A federal appeals court has decided that Missouri must conduct its midterm elections using a Republican-drawn map, which the Supreme Court has already rejected twice. On Monday, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that state officials are required to implement the 2025 map for the upcoming November elections. This ruling comes even after SCOTUS […]
Suspects in Jovenel Moïse’s assassination arrive in Miami facing federal charges
18 suspects in killing of Haiti president transferred to Florida Eighteen individuals allegedly involved in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have arrived in the United States to face federal charges. This significant transfer took place in Miami, where the defendants were seen disembarking from a military aircraft, surrounded by tightly secured FBI […]
5th Circuit: Federal Prohibition on Handgun Sales Across State Lines Contradicts the Second Amendment
Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales Ruled Unconstitutional On Friday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit determined that the federal prohibition against interstate handgun sales goes against the Second Amendment. The CQ Almanac mentioned that this ban originated from the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which was […]
Federal ban on firearm purchases by 18-20-year-olds deemed unconstitutional by DOJ
DOJ Decides Ban on Handgun Sales to Young Adults Unconstitutional The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel has ruled that preventing licensed dealers from selling handguns to law-abiding individuals aged 18 to 20 is unconstitutional under the U.S. Constitution. On Friday, they released a nearly 50-page opinion that argues federal laws concerning handgun […]
Missouri woman charged with federal offenses for threatening the Metcalf family
A woman from Missouri faces federal charges in Texas after she allegedly threatened the family of Austin Metcalf, following the conviction of Karmelo Anthony for the teenager’s murder. Sharifa Nicole Henderson, 34, was taken into custody in Kansas City on September 11, shortly after a federal grand jury in Texas indicted her on three counts […]
El-Sayed criticized federal breast cancer funding in a 2012 essay, calling it the ‘Pink Ribbon Lobby’
Recently revived writings by Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, have sparked considerable debate after he criticized government funding for breast cancer research. El-Sayed, who secured the Democratic nomination for the open Senate seat in Michigan, previously contended in an essay that public funding was overly tilted towards breast cancer […]
ICE officer Christian Castro enters a not guilty plea to federal charges.
Judge Blocks Minnesota’s Extradition of ICE Agent from Texas A federal judge has halted Minnesota’s attempt to extradite ICE officer Christian Castro from Texas. Castro faces accusations related to the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan migrant, during an operation in Minneapolis back in January. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is currently examining if Castro […]
Federal judges disclose behind-the-scenes collaboration in Trump immigration cases and other major news stories
Good morning and welcome to the morning newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to kick off your day… TOP 3 1. The Department of Homeland Security has accused judges of ‘essentially conspiring’ against efforts related to Trump’s immigration policies. 2. A juror from the trial of Lindsay Clancy has challenged the accounts given by […]
Federal judge sends Philadelphia DA to DOJ for potential criminal charges
Philadelphia DA Referenced for Possible Unlawful Actions A judge has referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, supported by billionaire George Soros, along with Assistant DA Matthew Stiegler, to the Department of Justice for an investigation into potential unlawful activities. Soros, back in 2017, aimed to lower the U.S. prison population by funding candidates who promised […]
Federal Charges: Labor Traffickers Exploited Foreign Workers Through H-2A Visa Program
Labor Trafficking Scheme Unveiled in Georgia A recent federal indictment has brought to light a disturbing alleged labor trafficking operation in Georgia. The indictment outlines how several defendants purportedly exploited the H-2A visa program to bring in foreign agricultural workers, subjecting them to abuse and theft. The individuals named in the indictment include Martha Aquino, […]