Oversight

Judge to Decide Future Oversight and Leadership Bans for NRA After Corruption Verdict

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New York — A state Supreme Court judge is set to deliberate on stricter oversight measures for the National Rifle Association after a jury found the organization and several former leaders guilty of corruption. The trial, which opened in New York on Monday, could result in the appointment of an independent monitor to supervise the NRA’s operations for three years and a possible permanent leadership ban for former executive Wayne LaPierre. In February, jurors concluded that LaPierre, 74, misappropriated millions of dollars from the NRA, funding an opulent lifestyle. This included private jets and lavish … Read more

Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference, Restoring Court Oversight Over Administrative Agencies’ Rulemaking Authority

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Washington, D.C. – In a historic reversal, the Supreme Wells vented a 40-year-old legal standard that shaped the review of federal agency powers, sparking intense reactions across the United States. The Supreme Court decision dismantles the Chevron Deference, a doctrine relied upon since 1984, which broadly allowed government agencies to interpret ambiguous laws where Congress had not defined clear guidelines. Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., a ruling from nearly four decades ago, set a precedent giving agencies leeway to make interpretive decisions on statutes within their jurisdiction, provided they were reasonable. … Read more

California Prison Deemed ‘Rape Club’ Requires Unbiased Oversight, Judge Rules

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As a result of a recent ruling, a California prison facility known as the “rape club” will now be subject to oversight to address the reported sexual assaults and harassment within its walls. The ruling was made by a judge in the city of Sacramento, bringing attention to the urgent need for improved safety measures in the state’s correctional institutions. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed against the Donovan Correctional Facility, located in San Diego County, alleging a rampant culture of sexual violence. The facility, which houses more than 3,800 inmates, has been … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Oversight of California Women’s Prison Amid Rampant Sexual Abuse Scandal

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DUBLIN, California – A California federal women’s prison, plagued by widespread sexual abuse against inmates, has been deemed “a dysfunctional mess” by a judge. In a groundbreaking move, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ordered the appointment of a special master to oversee the facility, marking the first time the Federal Bureau of Prisons has faced such action. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has been criticized for its sluggish response and intentional disregard of the inmates’ constitutional rights despite being fully aware of the situation for years. Judge Rogers stated that the repeated failure … Read more