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Judge Rules Trump’s Criminal Case Will Remain in State Court, Rejecting Federal Transfer Request

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New York — A recent ruling has kept former President Donald Trump’s criminal case within the state court system, dismissing his legal team’s attempts to have the proceedings shifted to federal court. This decision marks a significant turning point in the legal activities surrounding the former president, who faces multiple indictries arising from various allegations during and after his term in office. Trump’s legal representation had argued that the federal court was the proper venue for his case given the national scope of his duties and actions while president. They posited that activities performed during … Read more

RFK Jr. Defends His Residency Status in Court Amid Battle to Remain on New York Presidential Ballot

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Albany, N.Y. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential hopeful, appeared in court on Friday concerning a lawsuit that could bar him from appearing on the New York ballot. The suit questions whether Kennedy, a prominent environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist, complies with the residency requirements set forth for presidential candidates in New York state. Kennedy, who has announced his intention to run as a Democratic challenger in the upcoming election, is faced with allegations from a New York voter that he does not meet the state’s five-year residency requirement. The plaintiff contends that Kennedy … Read more

Minorities Remain Underrepresented in Georgia’s Judicial Appointments and Elections, Study Finds

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Atlanta, GA – A recent study sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by minority judicial candidates in Georgia, revealing a stark disparity in the success rates of these candidates compared to their white counterparts in attaining judgeships through appointments and elections in 2024. The analysis, focusing on midyear data, illustrates that minority candidates aspiring to become judges are significantly less likely than whites to be appointed by the governor or elected in state contests. Data indicates that, in the current year, minority judicial hopefuls were seven times less likely to receive a gubernatorial appointment … Read more

Tornillo Port of Entry to Remain Open for Commercial Truck Traffic, Boosting Trade and Growth in the Region

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EL PASO, Texas – The commercial cargo lanes at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, will remain open for truck traffic indefinitely, according to El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. The decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to extend truck inspections beyond the March 31 deadline was communicated to local government officials and border industry stakeholders on Thursday. Samaniego shared this information with Border Report. Currently, only around 50 trucks cross the port each day, but the traffic volume is gradually increasing. The decision to keep the commercial lanes open was … Read more