Government

Environmental Group Moves to Sue Federal Government Over Manatee Protection at Crystal River Refuge

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CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — An environmental advocacy group has initiated legal proceedings against the federal government, aiming to bolster protections for manatees within the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a formal notice alleging that inadequate staffing compromises the refuge’s ability to protect these endangered marine mammals, especially during the harsh winter months. According to the group, the refuge is critical for approximately 20 percent of Florida’s manatee population, offering warm-water springs and abundant vegetation as refuge during colder weather. The notice highlights concerns over what the group terms “take,” … Read more

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Elon Musk to Proceed, Challenges His Role in Federal Government

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Washington, D.C. — A federal district court has ruled against the attempt by the White House to dismiss a lawsuit involving Elon Musk, President Donald Trump, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of 14 states led by New Mexico, claims that Musk’s role in the federal government is overreaching and unauthorized. The states’ attorneys general argue that Musk lacks the necessary legal authority to implement drastic changes within the federal government. They contend that as he is not a Senate-confirmed official, any cuts he presides over, particularly those … Read more

Judge Commands Government to Correct Deportation Mistake, Ensuring Return of Wrongfully Deported Individual

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A federal judge in Seattle has directed the government to assist in the return of a man who was wrongfully deported due to an administrative error in his immigration case. The ruling highlights the complexities and flaws within the immigration system that can lead to such significant mistakes. The case centers around a Green Card holder from Mexico who was deported in 2020 after a misunderstanding regarding his criminal record. The individual had been living in the United States for nearly two decades when he was apprehended by immigration authorities. The initial decision to deport … Read more

Tribes Take Legal Action Against U.S. Government Over Boarding School Atrocities and Deaths

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TRIBES SUING THE U.S. GOVERNMENT OVER HISTORICAL HARMS IN BOARDING SCHOOLS Washington, D.C. – A coalition of Native American tribes has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging a long history of severe abuses at Indigenous boarding schools. This legal action highlights decades of trauma stemming from policies designed to assimilate Native children into Euro-American culture. The lawsuit accuses the federal government of responsibility for numerous instances of death and mistreatment within these institutions, which operated broadly across the United States for more than a century. Many families experienced the loss of children, … Read more