Foreign

Oregon Man Wins $208,000 in Discrimination Case Against Farm Preferring Foreign Workers

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Madras, Oregon – A local resident was awarded almost $208,000 this February after a federal jury concluded that an organic vegetable farm illegally favored foreign workers over him because of his nationality. Virgilio Carvajal, 61, a U.S. citizen since 2013, sought employment with Cal Farms in 2019 and 2020 but was repeatedly overlooked in favor of workers from abroad. Cal Farms, like many U.S. agricultural operations, utilized the H-2A visa program which permits the hiring of foreign labor when suitable local workers are supposedly unavailable. This federal program mandates that farms make genuine efforts to … Read more

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Attempt to Freeze Foreign Aid in Latest Legal Setback

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal decision, a federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot halt the distribution of foreign aid, marking a setback for President Donald Trump’s efforts to allocate federal spending based purely on executive priorities. This ruling underscores the enduring power struggles between the Presidency and other sectors of the government concerning budgetary authorization and controls. The court’s decision arrived after the Trump administration had attempted to freeze funding earmarked for international projects, arguing such measures were necessary to reassess fiscal expenditures and ensure their alignment with national interests. … Read more

Republika Srpska Enacts Controversial ‘Foreign Agent’ Law Amidst Widespread International Criticism

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SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina — The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners and SafeJournalists Network (SJN) have voiced significant concerns following the adoption of a controversial law in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This regulation establishes a ‘special registry’ for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including many independent media outlets, potentially labeling them as foreign agents. Critics argue that this legislation, passed by parliamentary majority on February 27, represents a retaliatory measure targeting dissenting voices against the government. The urgency with which the law was implemented follows recent charges against the entity’s president, Milorad … Read more

Supreme Court Rules Judge Can Compel Trump Administration to Release Foreign Aid Funds

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WASHINGTON — In a critical ruling this week, the Supreme Court has authorized a judge to mandate the Trump administration to release withheld foreign aid funds. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battles over the administration’s handling of international assistance programs. The controversy began when certain appropriations designated for foreign aid by Congress were suspended by the Trump administration, prompting legal challenges. Advocates argued that withholding these funds contradicted Congressional intent and undermined the effectiveness of U.S. foreign relations and humanitarian efforts. The Supreme Court’s judgement supports the lower court’s findings … Read more