Oil Giants Invoke Free Speech to Combat Climate Change Legal Challenges

In California, major oil companies are mounting a defense against climate change lawsuits by invoking free speech rights. Energy giants including ExxonMobil and Chevron argue that they are protected by the First Amendment in their communications regarding climate science and policy. These lawsuits, filed by several municipalities, allege that the companies misled the public about the impact of fossil fuels on climate change and have failed to take responsibility for environmental damage. The cases assert that misleading information contributed to global warming and increased costs related to disaster recovery and infrastructure improvements. As the legal … Read more

Trump Plans to Invoke Ancient Wartime Law for Mass Deportations, Despite Legal Hurdles

Hialeah, FL – Former President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to invoke an 18th-century wartime law to support his aggressive stance on immigration. However, legal experts argue that using the Alien Enemies Act in this manner would likely face significant court challenges. The law, passed in 1798, empowers presidents to remove foreign nationals over the age of 14 from countries engaged in wartime activities or subject to invasion or predatory incursion. Trump and his allies believe that cartels, gangs, and drug dealers in Latin America have corrupted their governments to the extent that they … Read more