Harvard introduces a course on immigrant justice for students to assist asylum seekers.
Harvard University Launches Immigrant Justice Lab Course This semester, Harvard University is introducing a course called “Immigrant Justice Lab.” It allows students in the Ivy League to earn credits while working on research and writing for asylum seekers. Officially listed as HIST 123, the course is part of the undergraduate history program within the social […]
Justice Department Reduces Asylum Approval Rates to 10 Percent
Decline in Asylum Approval Rates under Trump Administration Representatives of former President Donald Trump have significantly lowered the success rate for economic immigrants seeking asylum in refugee courts, with only 10% of these immigrants winning their cases as of December 2025. In contrast, under President Joe Biden, just over 50% of asylum applications were approved […]
Family of hit-and-run victim seeks justice after arrest of international fugitive
Family of Hit-and-Run Victim Seeks Justice The family of a 74-year-old man from Queens, struck by a hit-and-run driver over three years ago, is relieved that the alleged perpetrator is finally in custody. They hope he faces a “full sentence.” Bee Tran’s family expressed their feelings after Florin Stoian, a 30-year-old Romanian man with a […]
Lawmakers Clash to Prevent Justice Minister’s Swearing-In
Violent Clash Erupts in Turkish Parliament During Minister’s Swearing-In A chaotic brawl unfolded in the Turkish parliament on Wednesday, moments before Akun Gürek was sworn in as the new justice minister. Opposition members voiced their discontent, arguing that he was an unsuitable choice for the role. Reports vary on who instigated the violence. Claims from […]
Rep. Gill Questions Bondi on Biden-Harris DOJ Misusing the Justice System
Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas) raised concerns during a House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the actions of the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ), questioning Attorney General Pam Bondi about perceived abuses of the justice system. During the session, Gill pointed out various incidents where, under former President Biden and Vice President Harris, the DOJ allegedly seized […]
Fight breaks out in Turkish parliament as two parties argue over justice minister’s appointment.
Scuffles Erupt in Turkey’s Parliament over Justice Minister Appointment On Wednesday, tensions flared in Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over a contentious appointment to the justice ministry during a cabinet reshuffle. Opposition members attempted to prevent Akin Glurek, Istanbul’s chief prosecutor and a recent appointee by President Recep […]
Democrats warn of legal steps against Trump’s Justice Department after sedition attempts fall short
Six Democratic members of Congress are considering legal action against President Trump, accusing him of using the Department of Justice (DOJ) for political purposes. They had recently urged U.S. military personnel to refuse illegal orders. Four of these House Democrats met on Wednesday: Reps. Jason Crow from Colorado, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan, and Chris Deluzio […]
Justice Department broadens application of FACE Act for synagogue protest incidents
The Justice Department is set to broaden how federal civil rights laws are applied, particularly targeting protesters accused of disrupting religious services. Officials have pointed to a recent case involving a synagogue as a framework for this enhanced enforcement. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Civil Rights Division, highlighted the application of the […]
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson explains her presence at the Grammy Awards on ‘The View’
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Defends Grammy Attendance During a recent appearance on “The View,” Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addressed criticism regarding her attendance at the Grammy Awards, particularly concerns about her impartiality. Some critics suggested her presence might compromise her role, especially given the political messages expressed during the event. Jackson attended the 2026 Grammys […]
Justice Alito noted that circumstances have changed significantly since Scalia’s passing.
Alito Reflects on Scalia’s Legacy in Recent Interview Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recently expressed in an interview that he often feels the absence of his late colleague, Justice Antonin Scalia. Alito shared, “Things have changed a lot since Nino passed away. I often wish he was still here. He started a lot of things, […]