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U.S. Department of State Targets Support Network of Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes with New Sanctions

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has announced the imposition of sanctions targeting a network associated with Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law in Brazil. The decision is part of broader efforts to hold accountable entities involved in undermining democratic institutions globally. These sanctions come amid rising tensions surrounding Moraes’ role in various high-profile cases, including those related to political corruption and misinformation. The Department of State has highlighted that Judge Moraes has been instrumental in upholding the integrity of Brazil’s electoral process … Read more

Veterinarian’s Lawsuit Against L.A. Sheriff’s Department Accuses Officials of Cover-Up in Bomb-Sniffing Dog’s Death

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Los Angeles, Calif. — A lawsuit filed by veterinarian Yolanda Cassidy against members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is facing a push for dismissal from county attorneys. Cassidy claims that officials fabricated a memo regarding the circumstances surrounding the 2020 death of Spike, a bomb-sniffing Labrador. In her suit, which was lodged in July 2023, Cassidy argues that the document inaccurately depicted her as having examined Spike and being unable to ascertain the cause of his death. County lawyers contend that the memo contains no false statements or defamatory content implicating Cassidy in … Read more

Federal Judge to Weigh Schools’ Standoff with Education Department Over Controversial Bathroom Policies

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge is poised to hear significant arguments on Wednesday regarding bathroom policies in schools situated in northern Virginia. This legal confrontation involves Arlington and Fairfax County Public Schools challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s actions about funding. The hearing, set to begin at 9 a.m. in Alexandria, addresses claims that these school districts are being penalized financially due to their bathroom policies, which allow students to access facilities matching their gender identity. The school systems assert that this withdrawal of federal funds is unjustified and violates both Title IX and … Read more

Justice Department Challenges Illinois’ Tuition Benefits for Undocumented Students, Citing Federal Law Violations

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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Illinois laws that grant in-state tuition and scholarships to undocumented immigrant students. DOJ officials argue that these laws unjustly discriminate against U.S. citizens, who are not eligible for the same financial benefits, claiming such practices conflict with federal regulations. On September 2, the complaint was lodged in the Southern District of Illinois against the state, including Governor J.B. Pritzker, the state attorney general, and various university trustees. At the core of the complaint is the assertion that Illinois’ policy of extending in-state … Read more