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Justice Behind the Lines: How Ukrainian Lawyers Are Empowering War Crime Victims in Their Fight for Accountability

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Kyiv, Ukraine — As war criminals face prosecution in Ukraine, the role of victim advocates has grown increasingly vital. For countless survivors, navigating the legal system is not a mere formality but a crucial step toward justice. However, many victims lack the resources and strength to engage deeply in this process. This is where attorneys specializing in victim advocacy come into play, possessing both legal expertise and the sensitivity to manage the traumatic nature of these cases. Iryna Kapalkina, a prominent lawyer with the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group (ULAG), highlights the dual role practitioners have … Read more

Oregon Man Indicted for Transporting Minor Across State Lines for Illicit Purposes

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A 59-year-old Oregon man, Steven Fox, faces serious charges after being accused of transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes. Fox was arrested last Thursday following a grand jury indictment in Alaska. The allegations against Fox date back to events that reportedly began in 2019 when he relocated from Pendleton, Oregon, to Anchorage, Alaska. Court records reveal that Fox allegedly deceived a family into believing he was a long-lost uncle, gaining access to their two young daughters. He subsequently assumed caregiving responsibilities for the children. In a troubling development, investigators … Read more

Courts Thwart Trump’s Unprecedented Power Moves as Legal Battles Intensify Over Constitutional Lines

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Washington, D.C. — Since taking office on January 20, President Donald Trump has taken a series of bold and unprecedented steps leveraging his executive powers. Trump’s actions, seen by many as a stark transformation of presidential authority, include attempting to end birthright citizenship and transferring certain prisoners among policies put on hold by federal courts. Trump’s executive order aimed at eliminating birthright citizenship, a privilege held under the U.S. Constitution granting citizenship to all children born in the U.S., irrespective of their parent’s legal status, sparked significant legal pushback. This order is part of a … Read more

Indiana’s Abortion Restrictions Compel Mother to Cross State Lines for Critical Care in Illinois

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Under Indiana’s stringent abortion regulations, which include a near-total ban except in the cases of rape, incest, or to save the mother’s life, numerous women are finding themselves crossing state lines to seek medical services. One such case is of a woman from Indiana who, due to the restrictive laws in her home state, traveled to Illinois for an abortion after her pregnancy was deemed a significant threat to her health. This emerging pattern of interstate travel for healthcare highlights the practical consequences of diverging state laws post-Roe v. Wade. Illinois, known for its comparatively … Read more