Targeting

City of Chicago Fights Back: Mayor’s Administration Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Targeting Migrants’ Bus Ordinance

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Chicago, Illinois – The City of Chicago is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against it by Wynne Transportation, a Texas bus company. Wynne Transportation had previously sued the city, claiming that its bus ordinance was unconstitutional and unfairly targeted buses transporting migrants. In response, the city made changes to its ordinance in December, requiring bus companies to obtain permission before dropping off migrants at designated zones. Wynne Transportation filed its federal lawsuit in January, after the city had already filed multiple lawsuits in state court against bus companies accused of violating the new … Read more

Man Extradited from Sweden Faces Judge in Arson Cases Targeting Boston-Area Jewish Institutions

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Stockholm, Sweden – A man connected to a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish institutions in the Boston area has been extradited from Sweden. Alexander Giannakakis, a former resident of Quincy, Massachusetts, faced a judge on Monday to answer for his alleged involvement in the crimes. Federal authorities claim that Giannakakis assisted his younger brother, who is believed to have set fires at four different locations in 2019. Tragically, the younger brother passed away in 2020. Following his return from Sweden, Giannakakis appeared in court for his arraignment, which was subsequently continued until next Tuesday. … Read more

Florida Court Blocks Discriminatory Housing Law Targeting Chinese Residents

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a recent decision, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals granted an injunction for two plaintiffs in a case challenging Florida’s law that restricts land ownership by individuals from China. While the law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, has not been entirely blocked, the court ruled that the plaintiffs faced imminent risk of irreparable harm and therefore should be protected from the law’s enforcement. The court’s decision was seen as a victory by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which has been fighting against the law. The Florida law prohibits … Read more

Bronx Immigration Lawyer Charged with Fraud and Deportations in Scam Targeting Clients

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Bronx, New York – Attorney General Letitia James announced charges against immigration lawyer Kofi Amankwaa for allegedly defrauding clients from 2016 to 2023. The scheme resulted in some clients having their green cards denied and others being deported. Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, also filed criminal charges against Amankwaa and his associates for their involvement in the “large-scale immigration fraud scheme.” According to the lawsuits, Amankwaa and his office illegally filed thousands of petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, falsely accusing clients’ children of abuse against their … Read more