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Political Tensions Rise in Turkey as Lawyer Claims Fabricated Charges Against Istanbul Mayor Signal a Threat to Legal Rights

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ANKARA, Turkey — In the latest escalation of Turkey’s crackdown on opposition figures, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu remains jailed amid claims that his legal defense team is facing fabricated charges aimed at criminalizing their profession. His lawyer, Mehmet Pehlivan, who has been in custody since last month, described the allegations as entirely unfounded, asserting that they threaten the very concept of legal defense in the country. Pehlivan, who previously faced a day of detention in March, has been accused of belonging to an unspecified criminal organization. This charges come as authorities broaden their investigation into … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds State Rights, Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Threat to Transportation Projects

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A federal judge in Rhode Island has issued a ruling that blocks an order which would have stripped billions in federal funding earmarked for infrastructure projects in states not cooperating with the immigration policies of the Trump administration. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge John James McConnell Jr., comes as a significant victory for 20 Democratic-led states that challenged the directive from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its Secretary, Sean Duffy. In a preliminary injunction issued late Thursday, McConnell determined that the plaintiff states are likely to prevail in their case. … Read more

Tri-Town Tensions: Dyer and St. John Confront Schererville Over Control of Safety Village Amid Threat of Legal Action

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Schererville, Indiana, is facing pushback from neighboring towns Dyer and St. John over a contentious dispute regarding the management of the Tri-Town Safety Village. Both towns have set a deadline for Schererville to resolve the issue by next week or risk further action. On a recent Friday, leaders from Dyer and St. John gathered for a scheduled meeting at the Safety Village, located at 1350 Eagle Ridge Drive. Participants included St. John Police Cmdr. Dave Rybicki, proxying for Police Chief Steve Flores; Fire Chiefs Shane Adams and Joe Martin; Police Chief Bill Alcott; and Town … Read more

"Undocumented Man Set to Face Immigration Judge After Alleged Frame-Up in Trump Threat Case"

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MILWAUKEE, Wis. — An undocumented man who was allegedly framed for making a threatening communication to former President Donald Trump is set to face an immigration judge on Wednesday morning. This appearance marks the first court session for Ramon Morales-Reyes since his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month. Investigators have reported that Demetric Scott, currently incarcerated at the Milwaukee County Jail, confessed to fabricating the allegations against Morales-Reyes. Scott purportedly aimed to have Morales-Reyes deported before he could testify against him in an upcoming trial anticipated to start on July 14. Scott … Read more