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Florida Takes Action to Combat Human Trafficking: Moving Toward a Future with Zero Victims

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Tallahassee, Fla. – The fight against human trafficking in Florida is gaining momentum as state lawmakers strive to reduce the number of victims. Every year, over 1,000 individuals are identified as victims of this heinous crime in the state. This alarming statistic has prompted action from Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, who believes that there is still much work to be done. Florida stands out in terms of the number of human trafficking cases reported, with nearly 3,000 calls made to the National Human Trafficking hotline in 2021. The voices behind these calls are survivors … Read more

Tenant Triumphs: Jury Grants $1.3M to Victim of ‘Catnapping’ by Unscrupulous Portland Landlord

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PORTLAND, Ore. – A jury has awarded $1.3 million to a man whose cat was allegedly stolen by his landlord in Portland. The verdict comes after a long legal battle between the tenant, Michael Smith, and his former landlord, John Thompson. According to court documents, Smith claimed that Thompson “catnapped” his beloved pet, named Whiskers, when he moved out of the rental property. Smith accused Thompson of intentionally withholding the cat to punish him for not paying rent on time. During the trial, Smith testified that he had a strong bond with Whiskers and that … Read more

Presidential Immunity: Nikki Haley Slams Former Trump Attorney’s ‘Ridiculous’ Argument on Assassination of Political Rivals

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Washington, D.C. – GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized the notion that presidential immunity would protect assassinations of political rivals, calling it “ridiculous.” Speaking at the CNN GOP presidential debate, Haley emphasized the need for common sense when determining the boundaries of presidential immunity. Haley’s remarks were in response to arguments made by former President Trump’s attorney, John Sauer, before a panel of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judges. Sauer claimed that the president would be shielded from prosecution if they ordered the assassination of a political rival, as long as the president had not … Read more

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Escambia County School District of Violating Free Speech by Removing Library Books

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit alleging that the Escambia County School District violated free speech by removing and restricting library books. U.S. District Judge Kent Wetherell made the ruling in the lawsuit against the Escambia County School Board. The lawsuit, filed by Penguin Random House, PEN America, and several individuals, claims that the school district violated the First Amendment by removing or limiting access to books discussing race, racism, and LGBTQ identities. This was done against the recommendations of the district review committee responsible for … Read more