Federal appeals court clears way for Mississippi schools to enforce DEI banThe U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower-court ruling that prevented portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion from being enforced.Los Angeles Times17h agoWhole story →JusticeEducationS 5
Woman Trump mocked as 'a fat guy' lawyers up as men who punched her go uncharged: reportThe woman President Donald Trump ridiculed from the stage at a recent rally has brought in legal muscle while the men who attacked her remain uncharged. Blake Miley is now being represented free of charge by prominent civil rights attorney Subodh Chandra, The New York Times reported Saturday. Miley was wrestled to the ground and struck in the face by…Raw Story18h agoWhole story →Justice
'Rare Republican senator with principles' wins praise for telling Trump to 'butt out'Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) told President Donald Trump’s Justice Department to stay out of her state’s Senate race . That earned her a rare round of applause from people who don’t usually cheer Republicans. “Alaskans don’t need any help voting for their preferred candidates, and the State of Alaska has already handled this by clearly distinguishing…Raw Story18h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Some Communications by Rabbi Shmuley with AI Platforms May Be Discovered in Order to Determine Punitive DamagesFrom Wednesday's decision in Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC v. Botach [Rabbi Shmuley], decided by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein: Plaintiff's… The post Some Communications by Rabbi Shmuley with AI Platforms May Be Discovered in Order to Determine Punitive Damages appeared first on Reason Magazine.Reason19h agoWhole story →JusticeTechnology
MAGA sheriff behind 'unlawful' ballot seizure demands taxpayers pay his lawyers: reportA California sheriff rebuked by the state's highest court over a sweeping election move now wants someone else to cover the fallout. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco , whose seizure of roughly 650,000 ballots was ruled "unlawful" by the California Supreme Court last month, is pushing the county to pick up the tab for his private legal defense, the…Raw Story20h agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
Man detained at Georgia immigration detention center dies as hunger strike continuesDeath inside Folkston facility comes as officials allegedly threaten hunger strikers there with force-feeding An immigrant detained at a sprawling detention center complex in Georgia died on Friday, local and federal officials confirmed, after the facility has already faced national scrutiny for its response to an ongoing hunger strike inside. The death…The Guardian12h agoWhole story →JusticeFood
Blanche: DOJ lawsuit not trying to 'stop the certification of Alaska's election'Attorney General Todd Blanche said Saturday that the Justice Department is not trying to stop the certification of Alaska’s election, referring to a lawsuit filed this week which claimed to “protect the integrity” of the election. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the district of Alaska, claims that the inclusion of a candidate...The Hill12h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Appeals court rules Trump's National Guard deployment to Los Angeles was unlawfulA federal appeals court ruled that Trump's deployment of 4,000 members of the California National Guard to LA was an unlawful abuse of authority.KABC-TV11h agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballotsLocal election officials in California are frustrated after receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice. The letter demands that ballots suspected to be sent to noncitizen voters be sequestered. President Donald Trump’s administration sent letters to almost all election officials in California. The letters demand information about 20,000…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution11h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Kushner’s attorneys send notice to Vanity Fair on alleged “defamatory” excerptAttorneys representing President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have sent a letter to Vanity Fair and Condé Nast over allegations published in an article on Thursday calling them “false” and “defamatory.” “We formally put Vanity Fair and Condé Nast on notice regarding the false and defamatory allegations published about our client, Jared Kushner,”…The Hill11h agoWhole story →Justice
'Flipping NJ' real estate investor pleads guilty to multiCesar Humberto Pina pleaded guilty to four counts including wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, bribery of an agent of a program receiving federal funds and travel act briberyNJ.com2d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyreal estate fraud scheme
Directed Intelligence Cell” Linked to Real Estate Investment, U.S. Intelligence Expert ConcludesLOS ANGELES — A former U.S. intelligence official who wrote one of the foundational studies of Beijing’s spy services has examined the federal case against aEUROPE SAYS19d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentchina espionage case
Ex-federal employee pleads guilty to $194M fraud schemeA former federal employee pleaded guilty for allegedly using his high-level security access to siphon over $100 million in government funds, using the stolen money to buy gold bullion, luxury real estate, and high-end vehicles.FOX 4 News17d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyfederal employee fraud scheme
Harrison man pleads guilty to federal child porn charge, jailed awaiting sentencingFAYETTEVILLE -- A Harrison man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a child pornography charge.Arkansas Online15d agoWhole story →Justicechild porn arrest
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guiltyCourt records reveal that David J. Rush fabricated a classified government program to acquire Florida real estate and gold bars worth millions.Federal News Network18d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentSecuritycia official guilty plea
Outrage as Sacramento officials snub public’s top choice to rename historic plaza after repugnant Cesar Chavez sex claimsSacramento's parks commission voted to revisit the renaming of Cesar Chavez Plaza after concerns were raised about the proposed name, Union Plaza.New York Post17d agoWhole story →Governmentsacramento plaza renaming controversy
Former CIA official pleads guilty to $194 million fraudCourt documents say David Rush, 49, created fake federal entities through which he requested gold bars and other funds spent on luxury goods.USA TODAY18d agoWhole story →JusticeSecuritycia fraud scandal
Winnebago man pleads guilty to federal child abuse chargeGregory Walker pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Omaha to single counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and intentional child abuse. Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 16.Sioux City Journal1mo agoWhole story →Justicefederal child abuse case