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Immigration Judge Denies Bond for Tufts University Student, Sparks Legal Outrage Over Due Process Concerns

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BOSTON — Controversy surrounds the case of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University student, following a judge’s decision to deny her bond. Öztürk, who has spent the past three weeks in a Louisiana detention center, is at the center of a legal battle after co-authoring an opinion piece in the university’s student newspaper. Jessie Rossman, an attorney with the ACLU, expressed deep concern over the judge’s decision during an interview, describing it as a “shocking decision” and a “complete violation of due process and rule of law.” She argues that this move could set a perilous … Read more

U.S. Official Suspended as Court Demands Wrongfully Deported Salvadoran Asylum-Seeker’s Return Amid Due Process Violations

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Washington — The U.S. Department of Justice has taken disciplinary action against attorney Erez Reuveni, placing him on administrative leave following a court admission that the Department had erred administratively in the deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an immigrant from El Salvador. Garcia, having initially entered the United States illegally, was fleeing death threats from the notorious El Salvadorian gang, Barrio 18, which had terrorized his family. Despite moving locations several times, the family remained under threat. In March 2019, when facing deportation, Garcia sought asylum and the protection of the Convention Against Torture. … Read more

$1.5 Million Award Slashed in Tree Branch Injury Case Due to Public Entity Liability Cap

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St. Louis, MO — A local jury recently awarded Phillip Lacey over $1.5 million after he was injured by a falling tree branch while sitting at a bus stop in Lindenwood Park. However, this figure was later adjusted to just over half a million dollars due to Missouri’s legal caps on damages against public entities. The incident, which occurred in June 2022, resulted in severe injuries for Lacey, including a fractured skull and neck, as well as fractured orbital bones and ankle. These injuries stemmed from a large branch breaking off a pin oak tree … Read more

Georgetown Scholar Detained Due to American Wife’s Palestinian Connections, According to Legal Representative

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Washington, D.C. — A Georgetown University scholar has been detained due to his American wife’s connections to Palestinian activist groups, his lawyer reported. The academic, who specializes in Middle Eastern studies, was taken into custody earlier this week at his residence in D.C., raising concerns among advocates for academic freedom and international legal standards. The scholar, whose research primarily focuses on conflict resolution, has not been formally charged but is being held as inquiries into his wife’s activities continue. His wife, also an academic, has been involved with various groups advocating for Palestinian rights, which … Read more