Admission

Federal Court Mandates U.S. Refugee Intake, Approves Admission of 12,000 Displaced Individuals

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A federal judge has mandated that the U.S. government allow the admission of 12,000 refugees who have been waiting in various countries, a decision that has significant implications for humanitarian assistance and immigration policy. This ruling comes amid ongoing debates about the U.S. refugee program and its capacity to support individuals fleeing violence and persecution. The judge’s order highlights the backlog that many refugee applicants have faced, often waiting years for their cases to be processed. The ruling emphasizes the legal obligations of the government to honor commitments made to vulnerable populations seeking safety in … Read more

Court Denies Texas Bar Admission to Lawyer Citing Unaccredited Online Law Degree

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Austin, Texas — A Texas appeals court has rejected the application of a lawyer seeking entry into the State Bar of Texas, citing her credentials from an unaccredited online institution. Deborah Sonnenschein, who earned her Juris Doctor degree through an online program, faced a setback as her appeal was dismissed by the Fifteenth Court of Appeals. Sonnenschein is already an established attorney with licenses to practice in both California and Massachusetts, and she is also admitted to two high-profile federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. The legal stipulations regarding bar admissions require credentials from … Read more

Apple Settles for $95 Million Over Siri Eavesdropping Claims, Sidestepping Admission of Fault

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Oakland, California — In a significant legal agreement, Apple has decided to settle a privacy lawsuit for $95 million. The tech giant, celebrated for its commitment to user privacy, faced accusations of covertly recording conversations through its Siri virtual assistant. This move could influence the tech industry’s data privacy practices moving forward. Filed in a federal court in Oakland on Tuesday, the settlement aims to close a five-year ordeal alleging Apple’s activation of Siri to record users without their consent, spanning over a decade. Users reported the virtual assistant triggered without the usual activation phrase, … Read more

Trump Lawyer’s Shocking Admission: Jan. 6 Deemed Criminal in Supreme Court, Unveiling Ballot Ban

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WASHINGTON D.C. – During a recent episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, a clip featuring a statement from former President Donald Trump’s lawyer was aired, in which the lawyer acknowledged that the events of January 6th at the U.S. Capitol were “criminal.” This admission was made in the context of a discussion about the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a ban on adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The clip, shared by NBC, showcased a segment in which Meyers played a video of Trump’s lawyer making the comment during a case hearing … Read more