Republican Lawmakers Target D.C.’s Traffic Laws: No Right-on-Red and Speed Cameras in the Crosshairs

Republican lawmakers are seeking to significantly diminish the District of Columbia’s authority to enforce traffic regulations, including a relatively recent ban on right turns at red lights and the operation of speed cameras. These provisions were embedded in an appropriations bill that Congress is required to pass by October, marking yet another attempt to influence traffic management in the nation’s capital. Despite representing districts far removed from Washington, D.C., these lawmakers wield constitutional power over the city’s policies. Congressman Jake Ellzey of Texas, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, expressed his discontent with the … Read more

Illinois Takes Action: New Laws Target Rogue Towing Practices and Ban AI in Therapy

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has enacted two significant bills aimed at improving public safety and mental health services in the state. The first piece of legislation addresses the growing issue of rogue towing companies, which have been the subject of investigative reports highlighting their unscrupulous practices. The second bill prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy. The new towing law aims to close loopholes that have allowed illegal towing operators to evade penalties by re-registering under different business names. This legislation grants state police the authority to impound tow trucks that violate … Read more

U.S. Escalates Support for Bolsonaro as Visa Revocations Target Brazilian Supreme Court Judges Amid Political Turmoil

Brasília, Brazil — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has taken significant action by revoking the visas of eight Brazilian Supreme Court judges, intensifying efforts to assist former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as he faces mounting legal challenges related to alleged attempts to retain power after losing the 2022 election. Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist aligned with the former U.S. President Donald Trump, is currently on trial for purportedly orchestrating a violent scheme to maintain his position following his electoral defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Convicted by the Supreme Court, Bolsonaro could face up … Read more

Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Against Trump’s Attempt to Target Susman Godfrey Law Firm

A federal judge in Houston has issued a permanent injunction against an order from former President Donald Trump that sought to prohibit the prominent law firm Susman Godfrey from representing a client in a high-profile case. The ruling underscores the ongoing legal complexities surrounding Trump’s business dealings and affiliations. The order from Trump was part of a broader strategy to manage litigation from his personal and political engagements. However, the judge characterized the attempt to block Susman Godfrey as an overreach that interfered with the firm’s right to represent clients without fear of political reprisal. … Read more