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Pentagon Deploys 600 Military Lawyers to Address Immigration Court Backlogs

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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is mobilizing to bolster the U.S. immigration court system by deploying approximately 600 military lawyers. This initiative comes amid increasing backlogs in immigration cases, with the aim of alleviating pressures on overwhelmed judges. The decision to use military personnel is part of a broader strategy to streamline immigration proceedings as the Biden administration confronts a surge in migration at the southern border. U.S. immigration courts are facing record delays, with hundreds of thousands of cases pending. The military lawyers will assist in both legal representation and judicial functions, a move designed … Read more

Texas Unveils Landmark Legislation on Labor Day: New Laws Address Education, Public Safety, and Transportation

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SAN ANTONIO — While Labor Day is a time for relaxation for many Texans, a series of new laws passed by the Texas Legislature are taking effect today, signaling changes across various sectors of everyday life. Among the new legislation are critical public safety measures, particularly focused on combatting human trafficking and enhancing protections for victims of violent and sexual crimes. A significant piece of legislation, known as Senate Bill 835 or “Trey’s Law,” disallows nondisclosure agreements in cases related to sexual assault and human trafficking, aiming to increase transparency and support for victims. In … Read more

Victorious Verdict: Bernalillo High School Family Awarded $1.8M After School’s Failure to Address Bullying

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Bernalillo, New Mexico – A jury awarded $1.8 million to the family of a Bernalillo High School student after finding that school officials neglected their duty to protect the student from escalating bullying before a violent attack in October 2023. The decision, rendered in Sandoval County’s 13th Judicial District Court, highlights significant failures in adhering to state laws designed to prevent such incidents. The court’s decision came after Richard and Valerie Ortiz, the parents of the victim, presented substantial evidence demonstrating that school authorities, particularly Principal Alyssa Sanchez-Padilla, were informed of serious threats against their … Read more