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Recent Changes in Florida Law Causing Delays for Inmates Seeking Release in Miami-Dade County

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Miami, Florida – Changes to the law in Miami-Dade County have resulted in individuals accused of crimes being held in jail longer before seeing a first-appearance judge. In the past, it was common for those deemed not “high-risk” to pay a bond and be released shortly after their arrest. However, new legislation signed by the Florida legislature and governor has altered this practice. Under Florida law, individuals must appear before a first appearance judge within 24 hours of their arrest. However, due to the high volume of arrestees in Miami-Dade, many were able to bond … Read more

New York City Mayor Files Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Over Texas Migrant Transport, Seeking $708 Million in Damages

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NEW YORK CITY – The administration of Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for transporting 33,000 migrants from Texas. The lawsuit, filed in the New York Supreme Court, alleges that Texas violated New York Social Services Law as part of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to expel migrants who illegally crossed the US-Mexico border. In response to an influx of migrants in 2022, Abbott implemented a strategy to transport those arriving in the US from Mexico to Democratic states across the country. The lawsuit claims that these bus companies, directed by … Read more

New York City Files Lawsuit Seeking $700 Million from Texas Charter Bus Companies for Migrant Care Expenses

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NEW YORK CITY – New York City has filed a lawsuit seeking over $700 million from Texas charter bus companies to cover the expenses incurred for housing and caring for migrants transported to the city. The lawsuit aims to cover past and future costs of migrants, with over 33,600 people having already been transported from Texas to New York City. Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has been grappling with ways to address the influx of buses bringing migrants to the city. The mayor hopes that the lawsuit will serve as a warning against future transports. In … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Trump from Virginia Ballots in 2024

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Alexandria, VA – A federal judge has dismissed a civil action lawsuit filed in Virginia seeking to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballots in 2024. The lawsuit, filed on December 18, 2023, argued that Trump was ineligible to run for federal office based on his alleged engagement in insurrection against the United States after the 2020 presidential election. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued an opinion on December 29, 2023, dismissing the case on the grounds of lacking subject-matter jurisdiction. The judge stated that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate how … Read more