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Supreme Court Case Threatens to Drastically Reduce Federal Regulatory Power in Environmental and Healthcare Sectors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 17, 2024, in two cases that could have far-reaching implications for federal regulatory power. The cases, Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. vs. Department of Commerce, focus on fisheries management but carry implications for broader federal enforcement of environmental and health care regulations. The central question in these cases is whether the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Marine Fisheries Service, has the authority to require commercial fishers to pay for onboard observers on fishing voyages, as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery … Read more

Uganda’s Discriminatory Legislation Threatens Public Health and Human Rights

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Kampala, Uganda – The recent implementation of a severe anti-L.G.B.T.Q. law in Uganda has raised concerns about the potential health crisis that could ensue. The legislation, signed by President Yoweri Museveni, not only imposes harsh penalties on individuals convicted of homosexuality but also criminalizes advocacy for the rights of the L.G.B.T.Q. community. This new law has sparked outrage among human rights advocates and medical professionals due to its potential impact on public health. Activists argue that by further stigmatizing and criminalizing L.G.B.T.Q. individuals, the law hinders their access to essential healthcare services. This poses a … Read more

Man Allegedly Threatens to Harm University of Minnesota Students, Prompts Heavy Police Presence in Watson

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WATSON, Minnesota – Law enforcement officials have surrounded the home of a suspect in an alleged threat, leading to the shutdown of a portion of the city of Watson. The University of Minnesota identified the suspect as 41-year-old Joseph Mark Rongstad, who reportedly made a threat on social media to “start killing kids” on the Twin Cities campus. The university canceled its alert around 1 p.m. after announcing that the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office had contained Rongstad in their county. Posts made on a Facebook page for Rongstad’s business, which appear to be from him, … Read more

Dwindling Juror Pool Threatens Delay of Michelle Troconis Trial, Creating Challenges for the Court

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STAMFORD, Conn. – The trial of Michelle Troconis, a defendant in the Jennifer Dulos disappearance case, has faced delays due to the need to replenish the alternate juror pool. On Monday, Jan. 8, the trial was scheduled to begin, but it had to be postponed to allow for additional jurors to be called in. Since the jury selection process began in October 2023, four jurors have been dismissed for personal reasons. Two more were selected on Tuesday, leaving just two more spots to fill. According to William Dunlap, a criminal law professor at Quinnipiac University, … Read more