Congressional

NAACP Sues Texas Over Allegations of Racial Gerrymandering in New Congressional District Maps

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AUSTIN, Texas — The NAACP and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law have initiated a legal challenge against Texas’ newly drawn congressional district maps, asserting that these changes infringe upon the Voting Rights Act. The organizations allege that the Texas legislature has engaged in racial gerrymandering, which they claim obstructs Black voters from electing their preferred candidates. Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, stated that the timing and motivation behind the new district lines appear explicitly racially driven, especially as they are implemented ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. He characterized … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell Faces Tough Decision on Congressional Subpoena Amid Epstein Scandal Pressure

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Miami, Florida — Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, is deliberating whether to comply with a congressional subpoena demanding her testimony regarding Epstein’s abuse of minors and any potential involvement of others. Her attorney, David Oscar Markus, indicated that they have yet to respond regarding her planned appearance, which is expected in mid-August. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence in a federal prison in Florida for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, has the option to invoke the Fifth Amendment, which protects individuals from self-incrimination, should she choose not to testify. Congress, … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell Faces Congressional Subpoena: Will She Break Her Silence or Take the Fifth?

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker and associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein, may exercise her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination as she prepares to respond to a congressional subpoena. This potential move was discussed by her attorney, David Oscar Markus, who emphasized that it remains uncertain whether Maxwell will opt to plead the Fifth when she is called to testify. Markus informed media outlets that if Maxwell chooses to come forward and testify, she intends to do so honestly, consistent with her previous statements. This declaration precedes her scheduled meeting with … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Testimony Hinge on Immunity: Epstein’s Former Lawyer Calls for Congressional Hearing

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New York, NY — Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, could potentially provide key insights into Epstein’s extensive network of sexual abuse, according to her former attorney Alan Dershowitz. Dershowitz recently expressed that granting Maxwell immunity could facilitate her testimony before Congress, where he believes she could offer substantial information about the case. Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in child sex trafficking, reportedly possesses extensive knowledge about Epstein’s operations. Dershowitz emphasized that Maxwell plays a crucial role in understanding the full scope of Epstein’s … Read more