A Massachusetts federal judge put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to downsize the Education Department. The judge, Myong Joun, who was appointed by Biden, ruled against the Trump administration's reduction-in-force, or RIF. This RIF was announced on March 11 and aimed to cut jobs and shif
A recent decision by a federal appeals court has kept alive the hopes of a 20-year-old Venezuelan seeking asylum in the United States. The court refused to suspend an earlier order that demands the government help bring him back from El Salvador, where he was sent earlier this year. This ruling sets
In the Netherlands, there has been a noticeable shift in how people view the court system. This shift has sparked interest in understanding how individuals who represent themselves in small claims court perceive the fairness of the process. This is especially true in the early stages, where informat
Kayla Harrison is a name that resonates with excellence in the world of combat sports. She is not just any athlete; she is a trailblazer. Harrison made history by becoming the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo, and she did it not once, but twice. Her journey is a testament to her r
The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are one step closer to walking free. This is after a judge changed their sentence. They were originally sentenced to life in prison without parole. Now, they might get out in 15 years. This change happened because of a law for young offenders. It applies to crim
In the heart of Wisconsin, a judge found herself in hot water. Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge, was accused of helping a man dodge federal immigration agents. This man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, was in her courtroom for a domestic abuse hearing. He was in the country illegally and had been
The Justice Department's internal legal team gave the thumbs up to a memo. This memo was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. It backed the idea of President Donald Trump accepting a fancy 747-8 jet from Qatar. The Office of Legal Counsel approved the memo before Bondi put her name on it and sen
A judge in Wisconsin is fighting back against charges that she helped a man avoid immigration agents. This judge, Hannah Dugan, is arguing that she did nothing wrong and that she has legal protection for her actions. She is claiming that her actions were part of her job as a judge. She is saying t
A recent court decision has breathed new life into a vital health program for coal miners in West Virginia. The ruling came after a judge ordered the reinstatement of a health monitoring program that had been cut by the federal government. This program is crucial for detecting black lung disease, a
A Georgetown researcher, Badar Khan Suri, might soon walk free. His release is pending after a federal judge ruled in his favor. Suri, who has been held in Texas, has been caught up in a complex web of accusations. These accusations are tied to his support for Palestine and his familial connections.
