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Arkansas Attorney General Challenges State Board of Corrections’ Outside Counsel in FOIA Case

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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – Attorney General Tim Griffin has taken legal action to remove the state Board of Corrections’ lawyer from a Freedom of Information Act case. Griffin argues that the board cannot hire an outside attorney under a specific state law because board members are not constitutional officers. The motion filed by Griffin asserts that “The Board and its members are created by statute, not the Constitution.” In response, the outside attorney, Abtin Mehdizadegan, claims that Griffin’s argument has already been rejected by another judge in a separate case involving the same parties. The … Read more

Marine Veteran’s Lawsuit Against Nevada State Police Moves Forward, Challenging Unjust Civil Forfeiture Laws

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RENO, Nev. – A lawsuit challenging Nevada’s civil forfeiture laws, filed by a Marine veteran whose life savings were seized during a routine traffic stop, will proceed after a judge denied the state’s motion to dismiss. The incident happened nearly three years ago when Stephen Lara was pulled over on I-80 near USA Parkway for allegedly following a semi-truck too closely. During the traffic stop, troopers confiscated a total of $87,000 in cash from Lara’s vehicle, despite not arresting him or charging him with any crime. Lara, who was on a journey to visit his … Read more

Legal Hurdles Await Democrats in Battle to Remove Trump from New York Primary Ballot, State Elections Expert Says

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Albany, New York – The New York State Board of Elections is expected to make a crucial decision regarding the appearance of former President Donald Trump on the April 2 primary ballot. However, experts suggest that the Democrats may encounter significant obstacles in their quest to remove Trump through this avenue. According to Joseph Burns, a Republican election attorney, the Board of Elections does not possess the authority to judge qualifications such as the 14th Amendment Section 3 or determine the validity of a candidate’s petition. Such determinations would have to be made in court. … Read more

South Carolina Lawyer and State Senator, Dick Harpootlian, Declares Intent for Re-Election After High-Profile Case

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina State Senator Dick Harpootlian has announced his bid for re-election in Senate District 26. Harpootlian, a prominent lawyer in the state, took to social media on Thursday morning to share his decision. Having served as a State Senator since 2018, Harpootlian is no stranger to the political landscape of South Carolina. With his roots firmly planted in District 26 for the past 50 years, he has established a strong connection to the local community. Harpootlian’s national recognition soared recently due to his involvement as one of the defense attorneys in … Read more