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Mexican Citizen Faces Indictment for Illegal Reentry into the United States

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Chambersburg, PA – Abel Rodriguez-Moreno, a 43-year-old man from Chiapas, Mexico, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of illegal reentry, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The indictment alleges that Rodriguez-Moreno had previously been removed from the United States in 2012 and was found in the country without legal permission to reenter. He was encountered in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on October 29, 2023. The investigation into this case was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and the Chambersburg … Read more

Backlash to Social Justice Protests: Discriminatory Censorship Laws Silencing Students in Over 20 States

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Boston, MA – Discriminatory censorship laws have been adopted by at least 21 states and 145 school districts or local governments, according to new research conducted by legal scholars at Boston University and West Virginia University. These laws aim to silence discussions on topics such as racism, sexual orientation, gender identity, and American history in schools. The research suggests that these laws originated as a response to the racial justice protests in the summer of 2020 and the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion measures in educational settings. The laws, as described by the researchers, … Read more

Attorney Claims Fresno State’s Interaction with Employee in Lawsuit Raises Questions of Impropriety

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Fresno, California – A recent employee lawsuit against Fresno State University has stirred controversy over whether it was appropriate for the university to reach out to the plaintiff. The employee’s attorney argues that the communication was improper, while others maintain that the university was simply trying to gather information. The lawsuit, filed by former Fresno State employee Jane Doe, claims sexual harassment and discrimination by a fellow colleague. In response, Fresno State’s legal team attempted to contact Doe for a pre-lawsuit interview. However, Doe’s attorney argues that this communication was a violation of attorney-client privilege. … Read more

California Implements Groundbreaking Legislation: A Look at the State’s New Laws

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Recent changes to the law in California are impacting residents throughout the state. With a variety of new legislation now in effect, Californians are experiencing shifts in various areas of their daily lives. One notable change is in the gig economy, where companies rely on independent contractors for work. California Assembly Bill 5, which became law on January 1, redefines the classification of workers, requiring many independent contractors to be reclassified as employees. This move aims to extend benefits such as minimum wage, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation to these workers. … Read more