Judge permits mail access to mifepristone and requires a 6-month review by the FDA.
Nationwide Distribution of Mifepristone Allowed for Now A federal judge has permitted the ongoing nationwide mail distribution of the abortion medication mifepristone. However, he cautioned that significant legal changes may be on the horizon as the FDA reviews the drug’s safety. The challenge targets the FDA’s January 2023 Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), which […]
Judge rules mistrial in 1986 girl’s murder case due to body bag allegation
Judge Declares Mistrial in 1986 Murder Case A Connecticut judge has declared a mistrial in the case involving the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, citing new evidence from decades ago. Mark Calun, aged 60, faced charges of murder and kidnapping related to the death of Kathleen Flynn. Flynn was a sixth grader who […]
ICE Detains Immigrant Accused of Kidnapping a 4-Year-Old, Recently Released by Judge with GPS Monitoring
ICE Arrests Suspected Kidnapper of 4-Year-Old Girl Federal authorities revealed on Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an undocumented immigrant suspected of abducting a 4-year-old girl from a laundromat in New York. The individual, Carlos Cortecorte, originally from Ecuador, was arrested on March 31, and deportation proceedings were initiated against him. According to […]
Judge halts Trump’s order on college admissions data related to race.
President Donald Trump’s initiative to scrutinize race-based admissions in U.S. universities faced a setback when a federal judge in Boston issued a temporary injunction on Friday. U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV ruled that the Trump administration cannot compel public universities in 17 states, which are led by Democrats, to provide detailed admissions data […]
Blake Lively speaks out after judge dismisses sexual harassment allegations
Blake Lively Responds After Dismissal of Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni Blake Lively has spoken out following a New York City judge’s decision to dismiss her sexual harassment claim against Justin Baldoni. Judge Louis J. Lehman dismissed claims of sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy but allowed two retaliation claims and one breach of contract claim […]
Biden’s lenient judge for sexual offenders raises questions about Lindsey Graham’s confirmation votes.
A recent light sentence given to a registered sex offender by a judge appointed by President Biden has led to fresh scrutiny of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who supported her nomination. On March 23, Judge Ann Traum, nominated by Biden to the U.S. District Court for Nevada, sentenced a sex offender with thousands of child […]
Judge denies DOJ request to lift subpoenas aimed at Fed’s Jerome Powell in sharp ruling
A federal judge turned down the Trump administration’s request on Friday to revisit the legality of two subpoenas aimed at the Federal Reserve, which were previously blocked last month. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg stated that the government did not present any new evidence or point out any errors in the earlier […]
Judge Dismisses Blake Lively’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Costar Justin Baldoni
Judge Dismisses Blake Lively’s Case Against Justin Baldoni A federal judge in New York has dismissed actor Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, which included allegations of sexual harassment related to their work on the film “It Ends With Us.” While three claims, including retaliation, remain, a jury will likely hear many of these arguments […]
Senate Race Focuses on Voter ID Laws Following Candidate’s Support for Judge Who Described Them as ‘White Supremacy’
Voter ID Policy Central to Ohio Senate Race The focus of Ohio’s Senate race is on voter ID policy. A former Democratic senator, who previously supported the confirmation of a federal judge that made a controversial connection between voter ID laws and “white supremacy,” is aiming to reclaim his seat. Former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown […]
Judge halts in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants in Kentucky
In a ruling that will have significant implications, undocumented immigrants in Kentucky will no longer be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities. This decision comes after a federal judge determined that such a policy breaches U.S. law, leading to a permanent halt on its enforcement. The ruling was handed down by U.S. District Judge […]