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Utah’s First Minority Judge and Civil Rights Champion Raymond Uno Passes Away at 93

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DRAPER, Utah — Raymond Uno, a retired judge and activist, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93. As Utah’s first minority judge, Uno faced many challenges throughout his life, including time spent in an internment camp during his childhood. Despite these adversities, he went on to become a champion for civil rights and a respected figure in the legal community. Uno’s son, Mark Uno, fondly remembers his father as being strict but also as a loving parent who instilled the importance of hard work in his children. According to Mark, his … Read more

Utah Mourns the Loss of Judge Raymond Uno, Civil Rights Trailblazer and Beloved Jurist

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Raymond S. Uno, the first minority judge in Utah’s history, passed away at the age of 93. Uno’s legacy extends beyond his judicial career as he was also a civil rights activist and a prominent figure in the legal community. Before his tenure as a judge in Utah’s 3rd District Court, Uno had an esteemed legal career. He served as a Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney, Assistant Utah Attorney General, and also worked in a private law firm. Uno’s expertise and dedication to the law earned him respect and admiration … Read more

San Antonio Attorney Ana Laura Ramirez Advances to the Runoff Amid Controversial Signature Dispute in Judge Race

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San Antonio, Texas – Ana Laura Ramirez, a lawyer from San Antonio, will be heading into a runoff in the judge race amidst a dispute over signatures. The election results are being contested due to allegations of fraudulent signature petitions. Ramirez, who has been campaigning to become a judge, received enough votes in the primary to move on to the next round. However, her victory has been overshadowed by a controversy surrounding the authenticity of some of the signatures on her nomination petitions. The allegations stem from a competing candidate who claims that Ramirez’s team … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Texas Lawsuit Against Biden Administration’s Migrant Parole Policy

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MCALLEN, Texas — In a surprising ruling, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas against a Biden administration policy that allows migrants from certain countries to fly to the United States if they have American sponsors. The lawsuit specifically targeted a parole program that permits migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to temporarily live in the US if approved. Launched over a year ago, the program allows up to 30,000 migrants from these four countries to enter the US on a monthly basis. The policy has been praised by officials for … Read more