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Oregon Lawmakers Rally for Justice as Family of Four U.S. Citizen Children Faces Immigration Turmoil at Canadian Border

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland family, including four U.S. citizen children, has been in federal custody since late June after a visit to the Canadian border. Jackie Merlos and her children were detained on June 28, and since then, they have been denied contact with family members and legal counsel. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, requiring the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to keep the family in Washington state while legal proceedings unfold. Merlos does not currently hold U.S. citizenship but has a pending application for a U visa, … Read more

Local Residents Gear Up for Rally to Challenge Marijuana Tax Fund Use in Mecosta County

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Big Rapids, Mich. — Residents in Mecosta County are organizing a peaceful rally on Thursday morning to voice their concerns regarding the allocation of funds from the marijuana excise tax. The Mecosta County Board of Commissioners is set to meet to finalize a plan that allocates $200,000 to Green Charter Township as part of a total distribution of nearly $700,000. The funds designated for Green Charter Township are intended to cover legal expenses related to a lawsuit against Gotion North America. This company plans to establish an electric vehicle battery parts factory in the county, … Read more

Alabama Entrepreneurs Rally for Legal Shield Against Frivolous Lawsuits

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Montgomery, Alabama – Small business owners across Alabama are calling for greater safeguards against what they deem frivolous lawsuits that threaten their operations. Business leaders argue that the current legal climate can lead to unnecessary litigation, diverting crucial resources away from growth and job creation. Advocates for reform emphasize that small businesses, which account for a significant portion of Alabama’s economy, often lack the ability to absorb the financial strain of prolonged legal battles. Many entrepreneurs feel that without adequate protections, they risk facing lawsuits with little merit that could severely impact their livelihoods. The … Read more

Harvard Alumni Rally with 12,000 Signatures to Challenge Trump’s $3 Billion Research Funding Freeze

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More than 12,000 alumni from Harvard University have rallied behind their institution, calling on a federal judge to consider an amicus brief that aims to protect the university from what they label as a significant threat tied to the Trump administration’s freeze of nearly $3 billion in federal research funding. This appeal, submitted on Monday, marks a notable display of support following Harvard’s legal action against the White House, initiated in April. The 14-page amicus brief asserts that the administration’s actions are a broad and unlawful attempt to exert control over Harvard’s academic priorities, thereby … Read more