Federal

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita Sues East Chicago Over Sanctuary City Ordinance, Claims Violation of State and Federal Immigration Laws

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal action against the East Chicago Common Council, asserting a failure to comply with federal immigration regulations. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, marks the first instance Rokita has targeted any of the four entities he warned in May, including Gary, West Lafayette, and Monroe County, after they were asked to rescind local immigration ordinances or face litigation. The legal challenge arose from a 2017 ordinance passed by the East Chicago Common Council, which Rokita claims obstructs local officials from cooperating fully with federal immigration authorities. Stating … Read more

Ex-Judge Joshua Kindred Resigns Amid Scandal Involving Misconduct with Law Clerks and Federal Prosecutors

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Anchorage, AK — Following a judicial council’s investigation, former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred resigned amid findings of improper conduct with a law clerk and dishonesty in his responses to investigators. His resignation, effective July 3, caps a tumultuous period marked by allegations that he maintained what the council termed an “inappropriately sexualized relationship” with the clerk. The investigation into Kindred, which culminated in a 29-page report released publicly on Monday, detailed numerous instances of professional misconduct. According to the findings, Kindred engaged in behavior that spanned from sexual harassment to creating a hostile … Read more

Across the Board: The Battle Intensifies Over Noncompete Clauses as Federal Rule Faces Legal Challenge

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The extensive use of noncompete clauses, once reserved for high-ranking executives with access to sensitive trade secrets, has controversially trickled down to affect nearly every tier of the workforce, including low-wage positions and rank-and-file employees. An academic study estimates that these restrictions impact around 30 million American workers, nearly one-fifth of the nation’s workforce, raising significant concerns about their effects on worker mobility and wage levels. Originally intended to protect businesses by preventing the spread of proprietary knowledge, noncompete clauses are increasingly appearing in the employment contracts of individuals who do not possess confidential information, … Read more

Alaska Federal Judge Steps Down Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Anchorage, Alaska — A federal judge in Alaska has resigned following allegations of sexual harassment, marking a significant turn in what has become a prominent issue within the judiciary of this vast and sparsely populated state. Appointed to the bench over a decade ago, the judge faced multiple allegations from colleagues, spurring an investigation that ultimately led to his resignation. Details of the accusations include inappropriate comments and unsolicited physical contact, casting a shadow over his long tenure. The judge’s resignation comes amid growing scrutiny of how the judicial system handles claims of misconduct. Nationwide, … Read more