Administration

City of Chicago Fights Back: Mayor’s Administration Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Targeting Migrants’ Bus Ordinance

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Chicago, Illinois – The City of Chicago is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against it by Wynne Transportation, a Texas bus company. Wynne Transportation had previously sued the city, claiming that its bus ordinance was unconstitutional and unfairly targeted buses transporting migrants. In response, the city made changes to its ordinance in December, requiring bus companies to obtain permission before dropping off migrants at designated zones. Wynne Transportation filed its federal lawsuit in January, after the city had already filed multiple lawsuits in state court against bus companies accused of violating the new … Read more

Pope Francis Implements Crucial Financial Reforms for Vatican Administration and City-State

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Vatican City – Pope Francis has issued two new apostolic letters, bringing changes to the financial regulations for Vatican curial offices and the Vatican city state. These amendments aim to streamline and update existing laws while aligning them with the pope’s 2021 apostolic constitution, Praedicate evangelium, which focuses on the governance of the Roman curia. One significant change introduced by Pope Francis is the establishment of a new threshold for acts of “extraordinary administration.” These are major financial decisions that could potentially impact the stability of an institution’s assets. Previously, dioceses worldwide had their financial … Read more

Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against Texas’ Anti-Illegal Immigration Law, Escalating Legal Battle

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A new lawsuit filed by the Biden administration this week has targeted Texas’ new anti-illegal immigration law, marking the latest in a series of legal challenges against state-led efforts to stop illegal immigration. The Department of Justice filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, challenging the federal government’s authority over the issue. The law signed by Governor Greg Abbott allows state and local law enforcement to arrest illegal immigrants. According to the lawsuit, Texas’ efforts through SB 4 intrude on the federal government’s exclusive authority to regulate the entry and removal of noncitizens, interfering with US immigration … Read more