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Chief Justice Roberts challenges Sotomayor during the birthright citizenship hearing

Supreme Court Discussion on Birthright Citizenship During Thursday’s session, Chief Justice John Roberts found himself somewhat restrained by Justice Sonia Sotomayor as the topic of birthright citizenship and national court injunctions took center stage. Sotomayor, commanding attention early on, picked up where Justice Clarence Thomas left off. She was particularly vocal regarding actions by the […]

US Justice Department Brings Terrorism Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel Members

Federal prosecutors have launched accusations of narcoterrorism against significant figures in the Sinaloa Cartel. This is the first such action since the US State Department labeled six Mexican cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations back in February. A recently sealed indictment targets two prominent leaders associated with the Bertrand Leiva Agency (BLO), […]

Three new prisons will begin construction this year, announces the justice secretary.

As part of a broader initiative to expand the prison system, the government plans to construct three new prisons this year, following an expansion plan announced by the Attorney General. Shabana Mahmood has introduced reforms regarding the recall of prisoners. Essentially, individuals serving sentences between one and four years can only face a fixed recall […]

Chief Justice advises law graduates on how justices address disputes following recent conflicts

Roberts Encourages Recent Georgetown Law Graduates to Bridge Divides On Monday, Secretary John Roberts addressed the latest graduates of Georgetown Law, emphasizing the importance of transcending ideological divides. He expressed that the Supreme Court has a responsibility to focus on collaboration rather than differences. While he didn’t delve into specifics regarding the recent political tensions—particularly […]

Family of murdered Maryland mother finds justice as unexpected killer confesses

Eugene Grigor, 45, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Leslie Pleur, a mother from Chevy Chase, Maryland, committed back in 2001. Surprisingly, Grigor led a free life in the capital for over two decades until DNA evidence connected him to the crime. Lauren Pleur, Leslie’s daughter, revealed that she had once dated Grigor when […]

Trump’s Justice Department Takes Action to Support Religious Freedom

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken significant steps to reinforce religious freedom during the Trump administration. In recent months, the DOJ has expressed its interest in cases concerning church land use, initiated a task force aimed at addressing anti-Christian bias, and launched an inquiry into what it describes as an “anti-Catholic” law in Washington […]