Process

California Judge Nominated for Federal Bench by Biden Withdraws Nomination, Raising Questions About Selection Process

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California judge who was selected by President Joe Biden for the federal bench has withdrawn her nomination amid bipartisan opposition. The withdrawal comes as an unexpected setback for the Biden administration’s efforts to fill vacancies in the judicial system. Judge Jennifer Parker, who currently sits on the California Court of Appeal, was nominated by Biden in January for a seat on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. However, her nomination faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, leading to mounting pressure for her to withdraw. The opposition to Parker’s … Read more

Navigating the Maze: Learn the Essential Steps for a California Divorce Process

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The process of getting a divorce in California involves several specific steps that must be followed. When considering a divorce in the state, individuals must meet certain requirements. These include a residency requirement, where either the person filing for divorce or their spouse must have been a California resident for at least six months and a resident of the county where they are filing for the past three months. Additionally, individuals can also opt for legal separation in California, which involves making decisions on property division, debts, financial support, child custody, … Read more

Residents of St. Pete Beach File Lawsuit, Claim City Violated Democratic Process in Response to Commissioner Resignations

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ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – A group of St. Pete Beach residents has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that its response to the resignation of four city commissioners was an illegal attempt to bypass the democratic process. The lawsuit claims that the city’s decision to appoint replacements instead of holding a special election was inconsistent and biased. This legal action follows a series of events in December when four of the five city commissioners announced their resignation in order to avoid filing an extensive financial disclosure form required by a new state law. … Read more

Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Accuses Prominent Harlem Church of Bias in Pastor Search Process

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New York City has a long history with the Abyssinian Baptist Church, considered a flagship of the Black church in America. Located in Harlem, this megachurch gained prominence under the leadership of Rev. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., who served as pastor from 1937 to 1972 while also holding a seat in Congress for 26 years. Eboni Marshall Turman, a believer in Abyssinian, aspired to become its first female senior pastor and was ordained as the church’s youngest pastor in 2007. Following the death of long-time senior pastor Calvin O. Butts III in 2022, Marshall Turman, … Read more