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Major Shake-Up: 20 Immigration Judges Dismissed by Justice Department, Sources Say

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Washington, D.C. — The Justice Department has terminated 20 immigration judges, a move that raises questions about the handling and future of U.S. immigration courts. The dismissals come as the immigration system battles a backlog of hundreds of thousands of cases, potentially exacerbating judicial delays. The judges, who were part-time and on temporary assignments, were deemed "not necessary" due to "insufficient work," according to officials. This decision was made despite the backlog, which as of last count, included more than 1.5 million cases pending in immigration courts across the country. Legal experts and advocates are … Read more

Constitution vs. Coercion: The Urgent Need for a Federal Shield Law to Protect Journalists and Their Sources

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Washington, D.C. – As freedom of the press continues to be a cornerstone of American democracy, enshrined in the First Amendment, debates intensify over the necessity of federal legislation to protect journalists. Despite the constitutional safeguard that prohibits Congress from abridging press freedom, there currently exists no federal law that extends similar protections to reporters on a national level, which many argue leaves a significant vulnerability in the journalistic profession. The absence of a federal shield law means that reporters’ ability to protect their sources is not uniformly protected across the country. While 49 states … Read more

9/11 Defendants Strike Historic Plea Agreement in Saudi Arabia Lawsuit, Sources Confirm

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New York — In a significant legal development, defendants implicated in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, have entered into a plea agreement with the Department of Defense, potentially closing a longstanding chapter of grief for many impacted families. This settlement notably intersects with a separate lawsuit concerning alleged Saudi Arabian involvement in the attacks, marking a complex juncture in the pursuit of justice nearly two decades later. The plea deal, finalized after extensive negotiations, has provided a nuanced resolution to a case that has long been mired in procedural complexities and emotional debates. … Read more