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UC Santa Cruz Protests Spark Controversy: Student’s Phone Seized Amid Legal Battle over Campus Police Actions

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Students at UC Santa Cruz faced a turbulent atmosphere in early 2024 as protests supporting Palestine led to arrests and student bans, sparking controversy around civil rights and campus police actions. Among the key figures affected was former student Lila Irshad, whose phone was confiscated by campus authorities under a search warrant issued during a routine fire drill. This incident occurred shortly after she filed a lawsuit against the university police regarding their treatment of protesters. A recent court ruling significantly pared down the search parameters for Irshad’s phone from ten years to six months. … Read more

Alert: Boiling Spring Lakes Police Issue Warning on Jury Duty Phone Scam

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Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C. — Local authorities in Boiling Spring Lakes are issuing warnings to residents about a deceptive phone scam revolving around purported missed jury duties. The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department (BSLPD) has identified a fraudulent scheme where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers to mislead and extort residents. According to the police, scammers have been contacting locals, falsely claiming they have overlooked jury duty or court dates, and then attempt to coerce them into paying fines over the phone. BSLPD has categorically stated that their officers never demand payments in such a manner … Read more

Border Agents Request Phone from Lawyer Representing Pro-Palestinian Client

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Washington – In a recent incident that has stirred concerns about privacy and legal boundaries, U.S. border agents at an undisclosed location asked a lawyer to hand over her mobile phone. The attorney, who is known for representing clients advocating for Palestinian rights, was required to provide her phone on request by the border officials, notably without a clear explanation of the legal grounds for this action. The lawyer, who wishes to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the situation, reported feeling compelled to comply with the agents’ demands despite uncertainties regarding the legality … Read more

Chatham County Sheriff Issues Alert on Resurging Jury Duty Phone Scam

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PITTSBORO, N.C. — Authorities in Chatham County are alerting the public to a reemerging scam involving jury duty, where fraudsters exploit the sheriff’s office identity to create a sense of legitimacy. Deceptive callers are falsely using an official number and deputies’ names, claiming the victims have missed jury duty and threatening them with arrest unless they pay a fine immediately. Community members have reported receiving these alarming calls, during which the scammers assert that the target has neglected to show up to court and must remedy their failure by providing payment. These demands are often … Read more