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Coalition of 22 States Launches Legal Battle Against Presidential Order on Birthright Citizenship

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A coalition of twenty-two states has filed a lawsuit challenging the order issued by the Trump administration that seeks to end birthright citizenship. This policy change would dramatically alter the application of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born on U.S. soil. The lawsuit, led by California, argues that the executive order violates the U.S. Constitution and sets a dangerous precedent for undermining civil rights. The states involved include a mix of both traditionally Democratic and Republican-leaning areas, illustrating the widespread opposition to the proposed change. Attorneys for the states assert that … Read more

Judge Denies Restraining Order Against Pasadena’s New Rent Control Law, Measure H Advocates Join Defense

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Pasadena, CA — A judge has declined the California Apartment Association’s (CAA) request for a temporary restraining order against the newly passed Measure H, a rent control amendment to the Pasadena City Charter. The decision by Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel came after the CAA challenged the measure, alleging constitutional violations. Measure H, approved by Pasadena voters in June and effective since December 22, aims to implement rent control in the city. The Association’s legal challenge argues that the measure unlawfully revises the city’s charter and infringes upon state laws including the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing … Read more

TikTok Reopens in U.S. after Trump Pledges Executive Order, Promising First Amendment Protections

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WASHINGTON — TikTok has started to restore its services in the U.S. after a brief, voluntarily initiated shutdown. The popular video-sharing app faced a potential ban due to national security concerns linked to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. This administrative halt came just before a Supreme Court endorsement of the legislation designed to curtail its operations. By late Sunday, TikTok was back online, attributing the recovery to a promise from President-elect Donald Trump, who has foreseen issuing an executive order aimed at keeping the platform operational in the U.S. The reopening provides relief to over … Read more

Portland Resident Sentenced for 2021 Homicide; Beaverton Overdose Leads to Charges; Oregon DHS Faces Renewed Trial by Judge’s Order

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Portland, Oregon – A Portland man has been sentenced for his involvement in the 2021 killing of a local resident. Meanwhile, in a separate case, authorities have brought charges in relation to a fatal overdose that occurred in Beaverton last year. Additionally, a significant ruling has emerged from the courts, granting a new trial in a controversial case against the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS). The sentencing in Portland follows the conviction of a local man who was found guilty of manslaughter in the 2021 death. The case, which captured the attention of the … Read more