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Debunking Genocide Allegations: Experts Defend Israel’s Actions in Gaza Against Misguided Accusations

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Gaza, Gaza Strip — Recent accusations of genocide directed at Israel have resurfaced, this time endorsed by the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS). Critics argue that the organization is more committed to ideological positions than to upholding rigorous academic standards. Two professionals, a human-rights lawyer and a military expert, emphasize that Israel is not engaging in genocide in Gaza. With over 40 years of combined experience in international law and military operations, they assert that their firsthand observations defy the allegations. Their efforts have included speaking to Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) personnel, visiting aid … Read more

Justice Under Strain: Mass Exodus and Rising Lawsuits Challenge DOJ’s Ability to Defend Trump’s Policies

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department is facing significant challenges as a wave of departures and an unprecedented number of lawsuits strain its resources. With more than 450 court challenges to President Donald Trump’s policies on the docket, government attorneys are finding it increasingly difficult to defend against claims while managing heavy workloads. Recent public court documents, along with insights from current and former attorneys, highlight the difficulties the department is grappling with as it navigates these extensive legal battles. Since January, lawyers have often requested deadline extensions, openly acknowledging to judges that they … Read more

American Bar Association Takes Legal Action to Defend Law Firms Against Trump’s Criticism

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The American Bar Association is taking legal action against former President Donald Trump, aiming to stop his ongoing criticism of law firms representing individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riots. This lawsuit, filed in a Washington federal court, alleges that Trump’s remarks have created an atmosphere of intimidation and fear among attorneys who provide legal support to clients involved in high-profile cases. The ABA asserts that Trump’s public denouncements discourage lawyers from fulfilling ethical obligations to represent clients, regardless of public opinion surrounding the cases. The organization emphasizes the importance of a … Read more

Musk stirs controversy by claiming Trump’s connection to Epstein, prompting lawyer to defend ex-client’s innocence

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A day after Elon Musk suggested that former President Donald Trump appears in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein’s former attorney weighed in to clarify the matter. David Schoen, who served as Epstein’s defense lawyer shortly before the financier’s death in 2019, asserted on social media that he can definitively say Epstein had no damaging information about Trump. In a post on X, Schoen stated, “I was hired to lead Jeffrey Epstein’s defense as his criminal lawyer 9 days before he died. He sought my advice for months before that. I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, … Read more