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Jul 10 2025POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship: A Judge's Stand Against Trump's Policy

A federal judge has taken a significant step to block President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Judge Joseph Laplante ruled that Trump's executive order goes against the 14th Amendment and long-standing legal precedents. This decision is crucial because it comes after the Supre

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Jul 08 2025SPORTS

Jude Bellingham: A Rising Star with Roots and Faith

Jude Bellingham, the young soccer sensation, has taken the world by storm with his incredible talent and mature approach to the game. Born in Stourbridge, England, on June 29, 2003, he comes from a family that loves soccer. His dad, Mark, played non-league football and scored over 700 goals in his 2

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Jul 04 2025CRIME

Uncovering Hidden Crimes: Using Math to Spot Honour-Based Abuse

Honour-based abuse is a serious issue that includes things like forced marriage and female genital mutilation. It's hard to track because local data is scarce. To tackle this, experts used a clever method called comparative judgement. They asked people to compare different areas and guess which had

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

A Judge’s Stand Against HHS Layoffs: What’s the Real Story?

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has stepped in to stop the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from firing thousands of employees. The judge said the layoffs were likely illegal and ordered the Trump administration to freeze all plans to shrink and reorganize the heal

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Judges and Politics: Why Criticizing the Court Can Be Dangerous

Chief Justice John Roberts recently addressed the issue of political figures criticizing judges. He emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary and cautioned against politicians expressing hostility towards judges. Roberts made these remarks at a conference of judges in Charlotte, North Ca

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

A Judge in the Making: Emil Bove's Bumpy Road to the Bench

Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

States Win Big: Judge Orders EV Charger Funds Unfrozen

A federal judge in Washington state made a big call. She told the Trump administration to start giving money to 14 states again. This money is for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The administration had frozen these funds, which were supposed to help states install high-speed chargers along

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

A Judge Stands Firm: The Battle Over Migrant Deportations

The Trump administration is not happy with a judge who is standing in the way of their plans to deport migrants to South Sudan. They say he is being defiant and disobeying the Supreme Court. The Justice Department even asked the Supreme Court to clarify its recent decision and hinted that the judge

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

A New Dawn for Mahmoud Khalil

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, is finally free from ICE detention. This is a significant moment for him and his loved ones. The judge's decision to release him on bail comes after months of being held in a detention center in Louisiana. Khalil's journey has been long and challenging. H

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Who's in Charge? The LA Troops Tug-of-War

The legal fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom over who controls the National Guard troops in Los Angeles has hit a snag. A federal judge has asked for more information before making a decision. The judge wants to know who has the power to issue an injunction under the Posse Comitatus Act. Th

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