Furlough

R. Kelly’s Furlough Bid Denied Amid Health Concerns and Alleged Threats to His Life

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Chicago, Ill. — R. Kelly will continue to serve his prison sentence after a judge denied his request for a temporary furlough. The ruling came amid concerns over the singer’s health and safety, prompting his attorney to prepare for further legal action. Kelly’s attorney, Beau B. Brindley, announced plans to file a new motion for the singer’s release following Judge Martha Pacold’s dismissal of the initial furlough request due to jurisdiction issues. The request was made in the Northern District of Illinois, where Kelly was convicted, but the motion was based on events occurring in … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Attempt to Furlough 2,000 USAID Staff Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction that prevents the Trump administration from placing over 2,000 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees on leave. This development, part of a broader legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s efforts to downsize the agency, arrived amidst turbulent reactions and widespread speculation about the future of international aid administered by the U.S. The injunction, extended until February 21, was granted by Judge Carl Nichols. It temporarily halts further administrative action against USAID staff pending a court ruling, which is expected by next week. This … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Plan to Furlough 2,200 USAID Workers Amidst Legal Challenge by Unions

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal pushback, a judge issued a temporary halt to President Donald Trump’s plans to place a large segment of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) workforce on paid leave. This last-minute intervention arrived just prior to the implementation of the administration’s broad workforce reduction strategy. The temporary restraining order, granted by Judge Carl Nichols, prevents the immediate administrative leave of approximately 2,200 USAID employees. This decision was a response to an emergency lawsuit filed by two unions representing the agency’s workers. The ruling, binding until midnight February 14, … Read more