Amidst Unprecedented Changes, Immigration Law Advocate Declares ‘War on Due Process’ in Trump Administration’s Policy Shift

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Kelli Stump, the outgoing director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, reflects on a tumultuous year marked by seismic shifts in U.S. immigration policy. Stump has spent 19 years advocating for immigrants and will conclude her leadership of the organization founded nearly eight decades ago that now boasts a membership of 17,000. The landscape of immigration law shifted dramatically on January 20, when Donald Trump resumed the presidency with aggressive promises to enforce extensive deportation measures. Stump describes the current environment as one of unprecedented challenges, noting a concerning trend away … Read more

Trial for Kouri Richins Delayed to 2026 Amid Appeal Request, New Jury Selection Process Set

Kamas, Utah — A decision to appeal in Kouri Richins’ murder case has pushed her trial dates back by 10 months, with jury selection now set for February 10, 2026. Following a virtual hearing on Friday, the trial is slated to begin on February 23, 2026. The timeline change comes after Richins’ legal team expressed a desire to contest a ruling that limited jury selection to residents of Summit County. The court denied requests to include jurors from Salt Lake County, prompting the delay in the previously scheduled April trial. Richins, a mother and real … Read more

Mother of Slain Dallas Officer Seeks ‘Good Will’ Compensation from City Amid Grieving Process

Dallas, Texas — The attorney representing the mother of a deceased Dallas police officer has appealed to the city for a financial gesture of goodwill. This request comes in the wake of the officer’s tragic death while on duty, a case that has drawn significant public attention. In the request issued earlier this week, the attorney highlighted the profound emotional and financial impact that the officer’s loss has had on the officer’s family. The officer was fatally shot in the line of duty last year, a heartbreaking incident that resonated deeply within the community and … Read more

Contentious Senate Bill 1027 Sparks Outcry as Governor Stitt Signs New Limits on Oklahoma’s Petition Process

OKLAHOMA CITY — A heated debate over Senate Bill 1027, which alters the procedures for initiating state questions in Oklahoma, reached a pivotal moment as Governor Kevin Stitt signed the bill into law Saturday afternoon. This legislation has sparked intense discussions among lawmakers and the public, with implications for how grassroots petition drives may operate in the future. Senate Bill 1027 introduces a cap on the number of signatures that can be collected from each county for petition drives, a significant shift from previous practices that allowed for broader geographical engagement. Proponents argue that this … Read more