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Congress Approves Expansion of Judiciary Branch, President Biden Considers Veto

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WASHINGTON — The recent passage through Congress of a significant bill aimed at increasing the number of federal judges underscores a potential pivotal moment for the U.S. judiciary, even as it faces the possibility of a veto by President Joe Biden. The legislative measure seeks to address the growing backlog of cases in federal courts by adding new judgeships, which would be the first expansion of this nature in several decades. This legislative decision comes at a time when federal courts have been experiencing unprecedented case delays, a situation exacerbated by a combination of an … Read more

Trump’s Legal Team Invokes Hunter Biden Pardon in Push to Dismiss N.Y. Hush Money Case

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NEW YORK — The legal team for former President Donald Trump is actively seeking to dismiss the hush money case in New York by raising arguments related to seemingly unrelated legal actions, including the potential pardon of Hunter Biden, which they compare to their client’s situation in their latest legal maneuver. Trump’s attorneys argue that the failure to prosecute Hunter Biden—son of President Joe Biden—on federal gun charges demonstrates a biased and inequitable application of law. They suggest this discrepancy highlights the partisan nature of the legal challenges directed against Trump, who faces accusations of … Read more

Shifting Sands: How the Transition from Biden to Trump Will Reshape U.S. Employment Laws

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In the multifaceted landscape of U.S. employment regulations, where federal, state, and local laws intertwine, a presidential transition marks a critical juncture for policymaking and its implications on workplaces across the nation. As the torch passes from the Democratic administration of Joseph Biden to the Republican leadership of Donald Trump, significant shifts in labor laws and employment regulations are anticipated. These adjustments reflect the broader ideological contrasts between the two administrations concerning worker rights and corporate governance. The United States’ systematic structure of employment law blends an intricate mix of statutes that are as diverse … Read more

Major Legal Victory: AFL and State Coalition Halt Biden Administration’s Controversial Immigration Program

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A significant legal victory was announced today for America First Legal (AFL), which represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a successful challenge to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program. This program, initiated under the Biden-Harris Administration, aimed to provide a form of administrative amnesty and a potential pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants residing in the United States. On August 23, 2024, AFL joined forces with the states of Texas and Idaho and a coalition comprising fourteen additional state Attorneys General from states including Alabama, Arkansas, … Read more