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Appeals Court Blocks Texas from Enforcing SB4 Immigration Law After Supreme Court’s Initial Approval

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Brownsville, Texas – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Texas from enforcing its controversial immigration law, known as SB4, just hours after the Supreme Court gave officials permission to prosecute migrants suspected of unauthorized border crossings. The appeals court panel dissolved the temporary suspension that had been put in place to halt a lower court ruling declaring SB4 unconstitutional. This reinstated a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge David Ezra, who determined that the law conflicted with federal immigration laws and the Constitution. Earlier on Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied the Justice Department’s … Read more

Mistake by Jury Forewoman Leads to Initial Acquittal in Fatal Stabbing Case Near Waterloo Station

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London, UK – A jury forewoman’s “mistake” led to the initial acquittal of three men accused of killing Adrian Keise, 32, near Waterloo Station. Keise was fatally stabbed in October 2022 in Lower Marsh, central London, after a confrontation. The Yusuff brothers, Paul and Matthew, faced murder charges, with Paul also facing a knife possession charge. Additionally, a third defendant, Moussa Traore, was charged with manslaughter. All three defendants, from south London, pleaded not guilty and stood trial at the Old Bailey in London. After deliberating for over 10 hours, the jury was called back … Read more

Game-Changing Decision: NCAA Secures Initial Victory in Athletes’ Lawsuit Challenging Amateurism Rules

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has claimed an early victory in a lawsuit brought by athletes challenging its amateurism rules. The case, which is seen as a pivotal moment for college sports, centers around whether student-athletes should be compensated beyond their scholarships. On Monday, a federal judge in Indianapolis ruled against the athletes’ request for an injunction. This means that they will not be able to receive additional benefits while the case is ongoing. The judge, however, did acknowledge that the NCAA’s rules limiting compensation may violate antitrust laws. The plaintiffs argue that the NCAA’s … Read more