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Legal Battle Heats Up: UA NAACP Discusses Landmark Lawsuit Challenging Alabama’s Controversial SB129

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Tuscaloosa, AL — A recent discussion organized by the University of Alabama’s NAACP chapter shed light on the impactful consequences of Alabama’s Senate Bill 129 on educational practices. The event featured legal professionals from the Legal Defense Fund who addressed the ongoing lawsuit against the UA System Board of Trustees and Governor Kay Ivey, concerning the law’s enforcement. The litigation, titled Simon v. Ivey, challenges SB129 on the grounds of constitutional vagueness and arbitrary enforcement, which faculty members argue cripples academic freedom. According to LDF attorney, Loreal Hawk, the law infringes on First and Fourteenth … Read more

Transforming Trauma into Tenacity: Attorney Alreen Haeggquist Discusses How Personal Challenges Propel Her Advocacy for Abuse Survivors

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Alreen Haeggquist, an attorney dedicated to advocating for abuse survivors, shared her personal and professional journey on the latest episode of The Jabot podcast, hosted by Kathryn Rubino, a senior editor at Above the Law. During the podcast, Haeggquist discussed her book “Fired Up! Fueling Triumph from Trauma,” where she describes how personal hardships propelled her into a legal career centered on compassion and advocacy. In an industry often dominated by cutthroat competition and rigid professionalism, Haeggquist’s approach to law is refreshingly empathetic. She emphasized the importance of sharing personal stories, not only as a … Read more

Inside the Strategy: Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox Discusses Immigration Enforcement and DEI On WCVB’s ‘On The Record’

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Boston, MA — Since his appointment by Mayor Michelle Wu in 2022, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox has steered the Boston Police Department (BPD) through complex dynamics related to law enforcement and community policing. Upholding Massachusetts law, BPD officers are restricted from engaging in federal immigration enforcement, a stance that has drawn attention amid broader national debates. Recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the state have raised questions about potential conflicts. Commissioner Cox clarified the department’s position, emphasizing adherence to state and local statutes that prevent the involvement of city police … Read more

Immigration Law Expert Alycia Moss Discusses the Complex Challenges and Constant Changes Impacting Idaho Businesses

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Boise, Idaho — Alycia Moss, a Boise-based attorney specializing in immigration law for over a decade, recently discussed the dynamic nature of her field and the particular challenges that businesses in Idaho face due to shifting immigration policies and visa limitations. With a career that took an unexpected turn into immigration law, Moss now finds herself at the heart of complex legal scenarios that impact both individuals and industries statewide. Moss, who joined Hawley Troxell’s immigration practice group in 2023, has represented clients before various immigration agencies including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services … Read more