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May 02 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Stand Against Old Deportation Laws

A federal judge recently made a bold move. He stopped the government from using an old law to deport young Venezuelans from South Texas. This law, from the 1700s, was meant for wartime. The judge said using it this way was wrong. The judge, Fernando Rodriguez Jr. , was the first to rule against thi

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

El Salvador Stands Firm: The Abrego Garcia Dilemma

The U. S. government recently reached out to El Salvador. They had a request. They wanted a Salvadoran man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, to be sent back to the U. S. The Supreme Court had ordered his release. This was a big deal. The U. S. had sent him to El Salvador by mistake. They were supposed

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

Power Shift: Trump's First 100 Days in Office

During his initial 100 days in office, Trump made a strong push to reshape the federal government. He signed 140 executive orders, a number that far exceeds what his recent predecessors managed in the same timeframe. This approach sidestepped Congress, leaving lawmakers largely on the sidelines. Tru

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

The Power of Resistance: How Defiance is Shaping America's Future

The first 100 days of the Trump administration were chaotic, to say the least. Many people were shocked by the sheer number of legal battles and the administration's disregard for the rule of law. The press often focused on the chaos, highlighting the reckless decisions and the immediate legal pushb

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Apr 30 2025HEALTH

Handling Differences in Mental Health Teams

When a group of professionals from different fields came together to discuss a new law on forced psychiatric treatment, they faced a tough challenge. The team had to deal with a big disagreement about using a certain restraint technique. This situation provided a unique chance to see how teams handl

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Apr 29 2025CELEBRITIES

The Fight Over The Hurricane

Denzel Washington has proven himself as one of Hollywood's finest actors, especially when he takes on complex roles. In 2016, he played a distant yet caring father in "Fences, " a role that showed his ability to make even the most stubborn characters relatable. But it was his performance as Rubin Ca

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

The Civil Rights Division's Shifting Focus

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is undergoing a significant transformation. Many lawyers and staff are leaving. This is happening because the new leadership has different priorities. The new head, Harmeet K. Dhillon, has made it clear that the division will focus on new types of ca

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Apr 28 2025EDUCATION

Student Activism Under Scrutiny: A Case of Unfair Punishment

A young student, Tess Segal, was part of a protest on April 29, 2024, at the University of Florida. The protest was against the university's investments in weapons manufacturers and academic institutions in Israel. The students were peacefully engaging in activities like studying, playing cards, and

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Apr 28 2025CRIME

Wrong House, Wrong Time: The Supreme Court Takes on a Botched FBI Raid

In the early hours of October 18, 2017, Trina Martin's life took a terrifying turn. FBI agents, guns drawn, stormed into her Atlanta home, pointing weapons at her and her then-boyfriend. Her 7-year-old son's screams filled the air as he called out for his mom from another room. The agents had the wr

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Apr 27 2025HEALTH

Women's Health: The Hidden Impact of Domestic Violence Laws

Women's health faces a significant challenge. Around the world, 164 million women express a desire for family planning but lack access to it. This gap in family planning services has serious effects on both women and their children. One major factor contributing to this issue is intimate partner vio

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