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Major Legal Victory: AFL and State Coalition Halt Biden Administration’s Controversial Immigration Program

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A significant legal victory was announced today for America First Legal (AFL), which represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a successful challenge to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program. This program, initiated under the Biden-Harris Administration, aimed to provide a form of administrative amnesty and a potential pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants residing in the United States. On August 23, 2024, AFL joined forces with the states of Texas and Idaho and a coalition comprising fourteen additional state Attorneys General from states including Alabama, Arkansas, … Read more

Agriculture Groups Challenge New Government Rule on Foreign Worker Program in Court

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Washington, D.C. — Several leading organizations from the farming and horticulture industries have initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), challenging its recent alterations to the H-2A visa program, which governs the admission of foreign agricultural workers. The lawsuit, spearheaded by groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Council of Agricultural Employers, argues that the changes unfairly impose higher costs and increased regulations on U.S. employers of these laborers, potentially compromising farm operational efficiencies across the nation. The contentious rule, which was finalized after the Biden administration took … Read more

Elon University Expands Academic Horizons with New Flex Law Program in Charlotte, Surpassing Enrollment Expectations

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Charlotte, NC – This fall marks a significant development for Elon University as it debuts a new program on its recently established Charlotte campus, aimed at catering to the educational needs of working professionals. The new Flex Law Flex Program, designed for part-time learners, has already seen enrollment exceed initial expectations. Vice Dean of Elon Law, Alan Woodleif, expressed satisfaction with the early success of the program, noting that the inaugural class comprised 36 students, surpassing their target of 35. “We project steady growth, with class sizes expected to range between 35 and 40 for … Read more

Federal Grand Jury Probes Nonprofit Linked to O.C. Supervisor’s Funding of Senior Meals Program

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Santa Monica, Calif. – A new culinary hotspot, Bread Head, has recently opened its doors in Santa Monica, marking a fresh addition to the local dining scene. This innovative sandwich shop, founded by accomplished chefs and longtime friends Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder, specializes in custom focaccia sandwiches crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Starting as a series of popular pop-ups, the pair’s sandwich creations quickly gained a following, encouraging their transition to a permanent location. Bread Head, which debuted in June, has already set its sights on expansion, with plans for a second location in … Read more