CONGRESS LEGISLATION

Jun 20 2025POLITICS

Victims of Terrorism Get a Legal Breakthrough

The highest court in the United States has just given a big boost to victims of terrorism. This decision allows families of those hurt or killed in attacks in the Middle East to sue Palestinian authorities. The Supreme Court backed a law from 2019 that lets these lawsuits move forward. The attacks happened in the early 2000s and in 2018. They left 33 people dead and...

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Five Years On: The Unfinished Fight Against Police Immunity

Five years have passed since George Floyd's death. This event sparked a wave of support for changing a legal rule called "qualified immunity. " This rule often shields police officers from being held accountable, even when they break the law. Many people hoped this would lead to big changes. However, progress has been slow. The push for change gained traction quickl...

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