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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly obstructing immigration agents

Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly obstructed immigration agents attempting to make an arrest, igniting a conflict between Trump's administration and judicial authority.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago
US news

Trump Administration Reverses Course on Student Visa Cancellations

The Trump administration reversed its decision to cancel over 1,500 student visas due to significant backlash and ongoing lawsuits.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago
US Elections

The Trump Administration Just Admitted It's Creating a Black Site for Migrants

The Trump administration seeks to block Venezuelan migrants from contesting deportations by treating detention sites as devoid of constitutional rights.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Day Around the Bay: California Law Firm Sues Trump On Behalf of 500 Firms

The Trump administration has faced a lawsuit over targeting law firms for political representation.
Legal firms have sought protection against retaliation by the federal government for opposing views.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Immigrant rights groups sue to get access to immigrants at Guantanamo Bay

The ACLU and other groups filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding immigrant detentions at Guantánamo, emphasizing lack of legal representation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
US news

International Students Worry Even as Trump Temporarily Restores Some Legal Statuses

International students feel uncertain despite temporary relief from the Trump administration regarding their legal status in the US.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly obstructing immigration agents

Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly obstructed immigration agents attempting to make an arrest, igniting a conflict between Trump's administration and judicial authority.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago
US news

Trump Administration Reverses Course on Student Visa Cancellations

The Trump administration reversed its decision to cancel over 1,500 student visas due to significant backlash and ongoing lawsuits.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago
US Elections

The Trump Administration Just Admitted It's Creating a Black Site for Migrants

The Trump administration seeks to block Venezuelan migrants from contesting deportations by treating detention sites as devoid of constitutional rights.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Day Around the Bay: California Law Firm Sues Trump On Behalf of 500 Firms

The Trump administration has faced a lawsuit over targeting law firms for political representation.
Legal firms have sought protection against retaliation by the federal government for opposing views.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Immigrant rights groups sue to get access to immigrants at Guantanamo Bay

The ACLU and other groups filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding immigrant detentions at Guantánamo, emphasizing lack of legal representation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
US news

International Students Worry Even as Trump Temporarily Restores Some Legal Statuses

International students feel uncertain despite temporary relief from the Trump administration regarding their legal status in the US.
more#trump-administration
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
DC food

Knife store owner sues Dublin police for alleged illegal searches, seizing of 300-plus weapons

Former knife shop owner accuses police of illegal search and harassment, claiming emotional distress caused to his family amidst seizure of legal inventory.
#deportation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
NYC parents

Lawyers say that ICE has deported the mother of a baby and a 2-year-old who is a U.S. citizen

Recent deportations of immigrant families, including U.S. citizens, raise serious concerns over legal representation and the government's handling of immigration policies.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
US news

Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to contest

Migrants under the Alien Enemies Act have only 12 hours to contest their removal, which lawyers argue is insufficient for legal aid.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
US news

Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported | KQED

Khalil's deportation highlights concerns over due process and the potential consequences of exercising free speech in the current political climate.
fromSacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Venezuelan man went to Sacramento to change his address. Now he's in ICE custody

Wilfredo Rivero faced arrest and deportation after updating his address, despite seeking legal asylum, highlighting issues in U.S. immigration practices.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Judge rules that US must return Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador prision

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to El Salvador despite prior legal protections.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mexico creating app for migrants to send alerts if detained by US immigration agents

Mexico's foreign secretary announced an emergency notification app to support citizens, debuting in January, emphasizing they are not alone in facing legal challenges.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Lawyers say that ICE has deported the mother of a baby and a 2-year-old who is a U.S. citizen

Recent deportations of immigrant families, including U.S. citizens, raise serious concerns over legal representation and the government's handling of immigration policies.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
US news

Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to contest

Migrants under the Alien Enemies Act have only 12 hours to contest their removal, which lawyers argue is insufficient for legal aid.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
US news

Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported | KQED

Khalil's deportation highlights concerns over due process and the potential consequences of exercising free speech in the current political climate.
fromSacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Venezuelan man went to Sacramento to change his address. Now he's in ICE custody

Wilfredo Rivero faced arrest and deportation after updating his address, despite seeking legal asylum, highlighting issues in U.S. immigration practices.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Judge rules that US must return Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador prision

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to El Salvador despite prior legal protections.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mexico creating app for migrants to send alerts if detained by US immigration agents

Mexico's foreign secretary announced an emergency notification app to support citizens, debuting in January, emphasizing they are not alone in facing legal challenges.
more#deportation
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Construction Injuries on Public Projects: Legal Differences in Government Contract Work

Injured workers on government construction jobs face unique and complex legal challenges, particularly concerning claims and compensation.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With 'Walk' Sign, City Confirms in Court - Streetsblog New York City

Cyclists can legally pass through a red light when a walk signal is on, clarifying a long-standing misinterpretation.
#immigration
US news
fromAxios
1 month ago

ICE arrests Pro-Palestinian activist involved with Columbia encampment

Khalil, a legal permanent resident, had his green card revoked alongside HIS student visa by ICE in questionable circumstances.
Law
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Florida Imposes Harsher Penalties for Crimes by Immigrants in the U.S. Illegally

Florida's new immigration laws impose harsher penalties on undocumented immigrants, including increased jail time for misdemeanor theft.
NYC politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump's Border Czar Keeps Suggesting That AOC Broke the Law, So She Wrote to His Boss

AOC questions DOJ's integrity amid accusations of political weaponization in response to a webinar on immigrant rights.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Judge moves legal case of detained Tufts student to Vermont

Rü Meysa Öztürk's detention is being challenged as unconstitutional, focusing on free speech and due process violations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

For Fearful Immigrants, It's the Card They All Want Right Now

The red card serves as a critical resource for immigrants to understand their rights amid increasing anti-immigrant sentiments.
US news
fromAxios
1 month ago

ICE arrests Pro-Palestinian activist involved with Columbia encampment

Khalil, a legal permanent resident, had his green card revoked alongside HIS student visa by ICE in questionable circumstances.
Law
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Florida Imposes Harsher Penalties for Crimes by Immigrants in the U.S. Illegally

Florida's new immigration laws impose harsher penalties on undocumented immigrants, including increased jail time for misdemeanor theft.
NYC politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump's Border Czar Keeps Suggesting That AOC Broke the Law, So She Wrote to His Boss

AOC questions DOJ's integrity amid accusations of political weaponization in response to a webinar on immigrant rights.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Judge moves legal case of detained Tufts student to Vermont

Rü Meysa Öztürk's detention is being challenged as unconstitutional, focusing on free speech and due process violations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

For Fearful Immigrants, It's the Card They All Want Right Now

The red card serves as a critical resource for immigrants to understand their rights amid increasing anti-immigrant sentiments.
more#immigration
#france
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Can a French police officer search your mobile phone?

France's Interior Minister pushes for police to search mobile phones of suspected illegal immigrants, but current laws limit such authority.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France news

Your rights in France with a guide dog or assistance animal

Assistance dogs in France are legally allowed access to public spaces, yet misunderstandings about the law persist.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Can a French police officer search your mobile phone?

France's Interior Minister pushes for police to search mobile phones of suspected illegal immigrants, but current laws limit such authority.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France news

Your rights in France with a guide dog or assistance animal

Assistance dogs in France are legally allowed access to public spaces, yet misunderstandings about the law persist.
more#france
#donald-trump
Privacy professionals
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

'I'm not going to back down.' Immigration attorneys fight back over Trump's legal threats

Trump's administration is threatening legal actions against attorneys defending migrants, igniting a strong response from immigration law professionals.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Susman Godfrey Hits Back At Trump Administration Over Executive Order Targeting The Firm - Above the Law

Susman Godfrey challenges an Executive Order from Trump, claiming it undermines the Constitution and retaliates against legal entities.
The firm's complaint seeks to declare the order unconstitutional.
Privacy professionals
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

'I'm not going to back down.' Immigration attorneys fight back over Trump's legal threats

Trump's administration is threatening legal actions against attorneys defending migrants, igniting a strong response from immigration law professionals.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Susman Godfrey Hits Back At Trump Administration Over Executive Order Targeting The Firm - Above the Law

Susman Godfrey challenges an Executive Order from Trump, claiming it undermines the Constitution and retaliates against legal entities.
The firm's complaint seeks to declare the order unconstitutional.
more#donald-trump
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

This Supreme Court Case Is About More Than "Defunding" Planned Parenthood

The outcome of Medina v. Planned Parenthood may significantly impact Medicaid patients' rights to choose healthcare providers.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why are Germans being detained by US immigration? DW 03/20/2025

US immigration officials detained several EU Green Card holders for extended periods, raising concerns about their treatment during routine checks.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How many legal parents can a child have? The Dutch are asking the question | Mark Smith

Rainbow families in the Netherlands face legal challenges despite the country's progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights.
fromABC7 New York
1 month ago
NYC politics

Police who arrested Luigi Mangione gave him a snack to get his DNA, lawyer says

Police allegedly violated Luigi Mangione's rights during his arrest, aiming to obtain DNA without legal justification.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I screamed and the world listened': how astronaut Amanda Nguyen survived rape to fight for other victims

Amanda Nguyen's experience after being raped highlights the complexities of consent, trauma, and navigating the medical-legal landscape.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Charlie Javice called for a mistrial, saying her right to a fair trial was 'irreparably compromised' during openings

Javice's legal team contends her fair trial rights were violated by an abrupt limit on her defense counsel's opening statement.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meath farm family wins High Court battle with luxury hotel over right of way

Farmers have legal access via the main avenue of Bellinter House, as ruled by the High Court.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Is Indonesia cracking down on atheism? DW 02/06/2025

Indonesia's Constitutional Court reaffirms that official documentation must reflect religious beliefs, sidelining atheists and non-believers.
fromABA Journal
3 months ago
Law

Lawyer arrested at state bar meeting for carrying petitions reaches settlement

Lawyer Jennifer Standerfer settles for $200,000 after being arrested for carrying ballot petitions, affirming her constitutional rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand

Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to legally recognize same-sex marriage, marking a historic milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in the region.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
NYC real estate

My Co-op Is Overcharging Me, Possibly on Purpose. What Can I Do?

Respond to notices promptly and gather documentation to contest the charges made by the co-op board.
fromwww.morningstar.com
4 months ago
Law

Midnight Hub NFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Midnight Hub Securities Lawsuit

Purchasers of ROOMS and Digital Nomads NFTs may join a class action lawsuit for compensation before January 6, 2025.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Sex change recognised in eyes of law with gender recognition certificate, court told

The ongoing Supreme Court case will clarify the legal recognition of gender identity in relation to the 2010 Equality Act.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

British lawmakers vote Friday on an assisted dying bill

The UK Parliament is debating a controversial assisted dying bill aimed at terminally ill patients, stirring division among lawmakers.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Most Americans Can't Answer These Simple Gun Law Questions

Understanding gun laws in the U.S. is crucial, as they vary widely by state and can be complex.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Anticipating Restrictions on Rights With Our Patients

Mental health professionals should be aware of potential policy changes affecting patients' legal rights.
Potential changes include restrictions in healthcare, immigration, family law, education, and employment.
Mental health professionals should check in with patients and provide appropriate support.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Squatters move into iconic Brixton venue Dogstar just days after it closes

Dogstar's closure resulted in squatters occupying the vacant building, exploiting the legality of commercial squatting.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman with service dog barred from entering Bexleyheath Asda in viral video

A disabled woman was banned from all Asda stores after being denied entry with her service dog, highlighting a major misunderstanding of service animal policies.
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Your Next Uber Eats Order Could Have Risky Consequences

Corporations often use arbitration clauses to limit their legal accountability and prevent consumers from seeking justice in court.
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