Interstate

NY Judge Strikes Down Old Law in Texas Migrant Bus Dispute, Upholding Right to Free Interstate Travel

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New York, N.Y. — A decades-old state law was deemed unconstitutional by a New York judge, thwarting New York City’s efforts to prevent Texas from transporting migrants via free bus rides to the city. The ruling marked the latest development in a broader national debate over immigration and local responsibilities. In January, New York City Mayor Eric Adams filed a lawsuit against private charter companies involved in moving migrants under a scheme initiated by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The city cited an 1817 law that prohibited bringing indigent individuals into the state to avoid making … Read more

Family Seeks $24 Million in Damages as Trial Concludes for Protester’s Death on Interstate 5

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Seattle, WA — A family bereaved by the death of a protester who was fatally struck by a car while demonstrating on Interstate 5 is seeking $24 million in damages. The civil trial, drawing to a close this week, centers on a tragic incident that captured nationwide attention amid a summer of intense protests for racial justice. In July 2020, amid widespread protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd, a group of demonstrators took to Interstate 5. Tragically, the peaceful protest turned fatal when a car, driven by an individual who allegedly maneuvered through … Read more

Grand Jury Charges Woman in Deadly Interstate 65 Collision in Williamson County

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Nashville, TN — A Williamson County grand jury has indicted a woman involved in a catastrophic collision on Interstate 65, which resulted in the death of one individual and serious injuries to others. The incident, which occurred several months ago, has now moved into the legal arena, with formal charges being brought against the accused, identified as 33-year-old Carol Johnson. The tragic event unfolded when Johnson, reportedly driving a northbound SUV, veered across the median into oncoming southbound traffic. This reckless maneuver led to a horrifying crash involving multiple vehicles. One person was killed instantly … Read more