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 Times19h agoWhole story →EducationJusticeS 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 Story20h 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 Story20h 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.Reason21h 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 Story22h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
'Lying to YOU': Arizona Republican torches GOP official over citizen voter purgeArizona’s top election official and attorney general have dropped their lawsuit asking a judge to force Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap to reinstate the voting rights of 25 people who were falsely flagged as noncitizens by a federal database. The resolution came after court-ordered mediation on Friday. At the heart of the matter is the Systematic…Raw Story13h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Attorney General Defends Alaska Election Lawsuit as Murkowski Pushes BackTodd Blanche defends the DOJ’s Alaska election lawsuit as Lisa Murkowski says the department should never have filed it.Newsweek13h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Former NBA player to plead guilty in federal sports betting case: Court filingMalik Beasley allegedly agreed to underperform his statistics, prosecutors said.NewsBreak12h agoWhole story →JusticeCulture
ACLU, Common Cause file motion against DOJ over Alaska election certification blockNonprofit watchdog group Common Cause, represented by attorneys from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a motion to intervene in the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate election. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming that the presence of a candidate with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R)…The Hill10h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate raceAttorneys for Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and Senate Democrats filed a motion Friday urging a federal judge to drop the Trump administration’s lawsuit that seeks to block the results of the upcoming election if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses.NBC News8h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
'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.com3d 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 →EconomyGovernmentfederal 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 Online16d 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 TODAY19d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentcia 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
