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Controversial Louisiana Law Mandating “In God We Trust” Display in Schools Raises First Amendment Concerns

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Louisiana, USA – Louisiana recently passed a law mandating that every public school classroom display the phrase “In God We Trust.” The bill’s author argues that this requirement is in line with a longstanding tradition of showcasing the national motto. However, legal scholars believe that this law may violate the establishment clause of the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from endorsing or promoting religion. This raises concerns about the potential religious coercion of students in public schools. The Louisiana law specifies that the motto must be displayed on a poster or framed document that … Read more

Former Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani

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WASHINGTON — A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation. The workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, claimed that Giuliani’s lies about them in 2020 led to racist threats and harassment. The damages verdict includes approximately $75 million for each of the former election workers. During the trial, Moss and Freeman emotionally described the impact of the false conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans. The theory sought to undermine the 2020 election results and keep then-President Donald Trump … Read more

Former Police Officer Charged with Child Pornography Enlists New York Attorney from High-Profile Cases; Comparison to Fake Heiress ‘Inventing Anna’ Made

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Smyrna, Delaware – Former police officer Michael Anthony Kealty, who is facing charges of distributing and possessing child pornography, has had the deadline for his indictment extended by federal prosecutors. Kealty, who has been in custody since his arrest in October, has retained New York Attorney Todd Spodek, known for his involvement in high-profile cases, including that of Anna Sorokin, the fake heiress who inspired the Netflix series “Inventing Anna.” Spodek has also represented law enforcement officers facing charges, such as the Paterson, New Jersey officers accused of using excessive force. The defense attorney emphasized … Read more

Trump Launches Fiery Social Media Attack on Judge Deciding His NY Fraud Case, Puts Residency of His Empire at Stake

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump expressed his fury at Judge Arthur Engoron in a series of social media posts on Saturday. The judge is presiding over a New York civil fraud case that has the potential to bar Trump from conducting business in the state, where he established his real estate empire. Prior to the trial, Judge Engoron ruled in favor of the top claim brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James in the civil lawsuit. The judge found that Trump and his company had deceived banks, insurers, and others … Read more