Antique

Trump to Revive Antique Laws for Modern Challenges on Immigration and Birthright Citizenship

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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to harness historic U.S. laws to propel his administrative policies, especially concerning immigration and border security, as he prepares to take office. Trump plans to revisit antiquated legal theories and statues, some of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, to execute his agenda, which could lead to significant legal confrontations. Among the old laws Trump intends to activate is the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, initially enacted to address national security concerns during wartime, which he aims to use to accelerate the deportation of immigrants. … Read more

Jury Clears Antique Dealer in Assault Case Against Auctioneer Over Business Lease Dispute

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San Antonio, Texas — In a legal dispute marked by allegations of assault and betrayal among former friends, a San Antonio court has ruled in favor of Shawn Pickell, an antiques dealer, following a confrontation with auctioneer Robert Vogt. The decision awarded Pickell $8,000 after jurors concluded that Vogt had not upheld a financial agreement related to property improvements and that no assault occurred during their 2022 altercation. The lawsuit stemmed from a disagreement over the terms of a business lease between Vogt, director of Vogt Auction Galleries, and Pickell, owner of Diamond in the … Read more