California Residents File Landmark Class Action Against Congress Members Over Military Aid to Israel
Santa Cruz, Calif. — A legal battle is brewing in Northern California as four residents from Santa Cruz County have aligned themselves with a larger class-action lawsuit that accuses several congressional leaders of misusing their budgetary powers. The lawsuit, named Taxpayers Against Genocide, targets representatives including Jimmy Panetta and Senator Alex Padilla for their role in allocating $26.38 billion in military aid to Israel on April 20, 2024. This significant legal challenge questions the moral and legal grounds of U.S. funding towards Israel, particularly during its controversial military operations in Gaza. Among the Santa Cruz … Read more