Trump Uses Wartime Powers to Combat Venezuelan Gangs and Accelerate Deportations

Washington, D.C. – In a bold application of wartime powers, the U.S. government has announced the invocation of the Defense Production Act to dismantle Venezuelan criminal organizations and expedite the deportation of its members. This sweeping move aims to cripple the influence of gangs involved in drug trafficking and violent crimes, which have been a source of concern for both U.S. homeland security and international relations. The Defense Production Act, historically utilized during the Korean War and more recently in the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the production of essential supplies, is here directed at a … Read more

King County Boosts Judicial Force with Two Additional Judges to Accelerate Eviction Proceedings

Seattle, WA — In an effort to expedite the resolution of eviction cases, King County has recently increased its judicial workforce, adding two new judges to its Superior Court bench. This strategic move aims to address the growing backlog of eviction proceedings exacerbated by the pandemic, ensuring faster case processing to meet both tenant and landlord needs. The additional judges were appointed following an evident rise in eviction filings, a trend notably influenced by the expirations of COVID-19 related moratoriums. The moratoriums, initially put in place to prevent mass evictions during the economic upheavals caused … Read more