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Longtime Arizona Resident Faces Swift Deportation Amid Legal Battle Over Immigrant Rights

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WASHINGTON — Federal immigration officials are moving to expeditiously deport an Arizona woman who has resided in the United States for nearly three decades. This case, referred to by her legal team as a significant challenge to federal law, contends that long-term immigrants must have their day in court before removal. Mirta Amarilis Co Tupul’s attorneys filed a lawsuit on Saturday in U.S. District Court in Arizona, seeking an immediate halt to her planned deportation to Guatemala, which they argue is unjust. “Only this administration would go this far,” said Chris Godshall-Bennet, Co Tupul’s lead … Read more

Longtime Lancaster County Judge Laurie Yardley Announces Retirement After Three Decades of Service

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Judge Laurie Yardley of the Lancaster County Court has announced her retirement, effective August 1, after three decades of service. In her retirement notice, she expressed gratitude for the privilege of serving the citizens of Lancaster County and emphasized her commitment to the administration of justice throughout her career. Yardley has been a pivotal figure in the Lancaster County judiciary since her appointment in 1995. Her peers recognized her contributions to the legal field, naming her a Fellow of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. This honor acknowledges individuals of outstanding integrity and … Read more

Longtime Allen Superior Court Judge Andrea Trevino Announces Departure for Private Sector, Celebrates Impact on Families and Youth

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Allen Superior Court Judge Andrea Trevino will resign from her position in September as she prepares to transition into the private sector. Trevino has dedicated over ten years to public service within the county’s judiciary, serving as both a magistrate and a judge. Appointed a magistrate in 2013 by former Judge Thomas J. Felts, Trevino has focused much of her career on championing the wellbeing of families and children in Allen County. Felts remarked on her commitment, highlighting that her work has been driven by a desire to make a positive … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Awards $48 Million to Victims of Longtime Teacher’s Abuse at South El Monte Elementary School

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SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. — A jury has awarded $48 million to six former students of Miramonte Elementary School who reported sexual abuse by a longtime teacher. The abuse, which involved inappropriate touching and harassment, occurred between the early 2000s and 2017, while the victims were aged 8 to 10. The verdict was delivered after a month-long trial where students’ attorneys presented evidence showing that the Mountain View School District had been alerted to the teacher’s misconduct as far back as the 1990s yet failed to take any substantial action. The accused teacher, Joseph Baldenebro, … Read more