Disney agrees to pay $10 million to settle lawsuit regarding children’s privacy law breaches
Disney to Settle FTC Lawsuit for $10 Million The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that accused the company of unlawfully gathering personal data from children under 13, in violation of federal regulations. On Tuesday, the FTC stated that Disney breached the […]
Court prevents Trump from using 1798 law for deportations of Venezuelan gangs
Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Deportation Efforts A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration cannot expedite the deportation of migrants linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Lagua by invoking an 18th-century wartime law. The court’s 2-1 decision raises questions about the application of the Foreign Enemy Act of 1798 in […]
Mayor Muriel Bowser Orders D.C. Police to Work with Federal Law Enforcement Indefinitely
Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Issues Executive Order on Federal Law Enforcement Cooperation On Tuesday, Mayor Bowser announced an executive order aimed at enhancing collaboration between federal law enforcement and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) indefinitely. A press release from Bowser’s office details how this order continues the efforts of the Center for Safe and […]
Hunter: Two-Year State Budget Enacted Into Law
Wisconsin Biennial Budget Overview The Wisconsin Biennial Budget Bill for 2025-2027 (2025 Act 15) was enacted on July 3, 2025. This budget allocates a one-time funding of $71 million to the ETF, aimed at updating the organization’s outdated pension management system. Currently, the ETF operates with an array of legacy systems that range from 11 […]
Trump’s Justice Department focusing on a law in blue states that provides financial assistance to undocumented immigrants
Legal Challenge Over Illinois Immigration Law Attorney General Pam Bondy is making efforts to challenge a new Illinois law that allows financial aid, including scholarships, to illegal immigrants. This legislation was recently signed by the Democratic governor of Illinois. On Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the […]
Sen. Jim Banks aims at DC law for young offenders as Trump calls for tougher penalties for violent teenagers
Senate Republicans Push for Changes to D.C.’s Youth Offender Laws Republican senators are looking to modify the criminal laws in Washington, D.C., aiming to redefine what constitutes a “youth offender.” Senator Jim Banks has put forth legislation that tackles crime in neighborhoods President Trump has focused on. Currently, the D.C. Act classifies individuals aged 18 […]
Court determines Trump broke military law by deploying National Guard in California
Judge Rules Trump’s Use of National Guard in California was Illegal A judge determined on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s actions were unlawful when he mobilized the National Guard and deployed a small contingent of Marines to address protests related to immigration enforcement in California. Judge Charles Breyer’s ruling stems from a three-day trial held […]
NYC official proposes law to regulate AI chatbots following ‘delusional’ incidents
Proposed Legislation for AI Chatbot Companies Under a new legislative proposal, companies that create AI chatbots may need frequent reminders that these bots aren’t real people and can be incorrect. Councilman Frank Morano from Staten Island is the sponsor of the bill, expressing concern over an increase in distressing instances where individuals might develop paranoia […]
Justice Department eliminates immigration law experience criteria for temporary judges.
To tackle the millions of pending immigration cases, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has modified the regulations, now allowing lawyers without immigration law experience to take on roles as temporary immigration judges. This change, published in the Federal Register, aims to lift the requirement for extensive prior experience in immigration law for these judges. Attorney […]
House GOP Whip Tom Emmer urges the repeal of Minnesota’s ‘trans refuge’ law
Call to Repeal Minnesota’s Transport Law After School Shooting In Washington, a prominent House Republican has urged the repeal of Minnesota’s “transport” law in light of a tragic shooting that targeted students at Catholic schools in the state. This statement follows a deadly incident that occurred on Wednesday. “We tried to respect everyone involved. We […]