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Federal Judge Blocks Jan. 6 Rioter From Attending Trump Inauguration Despite Former Rep. Chris Stewart’s Invitation

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SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge has recently ruled against a motion by Russell Taylor, a convict of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, who sought permission to attend the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump. The request was notably supported by former Utah Representative Chris Stewart, who praised Taylor’s character and contributions to society in his appeal to the court. Taylor, who is currently serving a probation period following his guilty plea of obstructing an official proceeding, is restricted from traveling without court approval. Despite endorsements of his character and his past as a … Read more

Alarming Rise in Courthouse Threats Pushes Texas Lawmakers to Seek Enhanced Federal Security Measures

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Austin, Texas — In the wake of escalating security threats targeting judges and courthouses, Texas legislation passed in 2017 to enhance security measures appears insufficient as recent reports reflect an alarming increase in incidents. According to the latest data, the state has witnessed a significant spike in security threats and assaults on courthouse personnel, signaling an urgent call for further action. In fiscal year 2024 alone, Texas reported an unprecedented 142% hike in security incidents at courthouses, totaling 1,080 incidents compared to 448 the previous year. This surge encompasses a range of troubling events from … Read more

Trump Administration to Target California Sanctuary Law Officials in Escalating Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

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Washington, D.C. — Amidst the brewing tension over sanctuary cities, President-Elect Donald Trump’s administration is signaling an aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. This potentially precedes a critical shift reminiscent of historical federal-state clashes. Stephen Miller, soon to be Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security advisor under Trump, heads the America First Legal foundation. This foundation is spearheading efforts by sending cautionary letters to California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, police chiefs, and other leaders in sanctuary jurisdictions, indicating imminent legal actions for harboring undocumented immigrants. Thomas Holman, designated as the incoming Border … Read more

Federal Judge Nullifies $4.7 Billion Ruling Against NFL in Sunday Ticket Pricing Lawsuit

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Los Angeles — A federal judge has nullified a massive $4.7 billion jury verdict against the NFL, connected to the league’s exclusive Sunday Ticket service. The judge declared that the evidence did not support the damages previously awarded by the jury to subscribers. The ruling by Judge Philip Gutierrez of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California intensely scrutinized the foundation of the June decision. The initial verdict came after it was concluded that the NFL, alongside DirecTV and network affiliates, had collaborated illegitimately to inflate the price of the Sunday Ticket … Read more