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How was a teenager involved in a subway hijacking arrested 12 times and released by judges 5 times in just one year? Toxic empathy

How was a teenager involved in a subway hijacking arrested 12 times and released by judges 5 times in just one year? Toxic empathy

There’s a growing concern about the impact of empathy in certain legal situations. In a recent case, 18-year-old subway hijacker Justine Randall-Pizarro was given a surprisingly lenient sentence—five times the recommended amount—perhaps as a misguided act of mercy. But in reality, this only adds to the troubling trend of repeat offenders accumulating extensive criminal records; […]

Judges not elected by the public are changing abortion laws in the United States.

Judges not elected by the public are changing abortion laws in the United States.

Judicial Power Shift in America It’s easy to point fingers at politicians in America, and honestly, it often feels justified. Yet, perhaps the deeper issue lies not just with them but with a different group altogether. Unelected judges have assumed significant authority in this country, and rather than simply interpreting laws, they’re effectively rewriting them. […]

Aaron Judge’s comeback has not yet revitalized the Yankees’ batting order.

Aaron Judge's comeback has not yet revitalized the Yankees' batting order.

Yankees Struggle Despite Judge’s Return These days, even Aaron Judge seems unable to turn things around for the Yankees. In a recent game, he managed to tie the game in the sixth inning, and again in the ninth, but the efforts fell short as Houston’s closer, Josh Hader, sealed yet another defeat for the Yankees. […]

Court rejects judge’s attempt to hold Trump administration in contempt regarding migrant flights

Court rejects judge's attempt to hold Trump administration in contempt regarding migrant flights

Federal Judges Reverse Trump Administration Victory A panel of federal judges has reversed a ruling that had favored President Trump, creating potential complications for the administration related to deportation flights to El Salvador. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed US District Judge James Boasberg’s April 16 order, which initially identified “probable cause” to hold […]

Federal Judges Continue to Ignore Supreme Court Directives Regarding Trump Administration

Federal Judges Continue to Ignore Supreme Court Directives Regarding Trump Administration

Federal judges are increasingly opposing the agenda of the Trump administration and sometimes ignoring orders from the Supreme Court. While the administration has secured significant victories at the Supreme Court level—like limiting the scope of national injunctions by federal judges—some judges have still chosen to disregard those decisions. For example, U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, […]

Federal judges support Trump’s decision to halt union negotiations for federal employees

Federal judges support Trump’s decision to halt union negotiations for federal employees

Ninth Circuit Court Upholds Trump’s Executive Order on Union Negotiations A federal appeals court recently ruled on an executive order from the Trump administration that had temporarily blocked government workers from negotiating union agreements. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had a three-judge panel review the case, but they didn’t side with the plaintiffs who […]

The upcoming plans for Aaron Judge’s recovery

The upcoming plans for Aaron Judge's recovery

MIAMI Judge Aaron is spending his weekend on both coasts of Florida, gearing up for his return to the Yankees. After dealing with some tension in his right elbow flexor, he participated in batting practice at Rondepot Park on Friday, marking his first activity since he was placed on the injured list. The plan is […]