Uphold

Federal Court Ruling Forces U.S. to Uphold Migrant Custody Amid South Sudan Crisis

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has mandated the U.S. government to continue its custody of migrants who have been relocated to South Sudan. This ruling addresses the legal complexities surrounding the treatment of individuals facing potential removal from the country. The decision comes in the wake of growing concerns regarding the safety and legal rights of these migrants, many of whom have fled violence and instability in their home countries. The current administration is now tasked with upholding shelter for these individuals until further assessments can be made about their cases. During the court … Read more

Exoneree Fights to Uphold $5.7 Million Verdict Against New Milford, Citing Judicial Precedent and Evidence of Misconduct

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Bridgeport, Conn. — A man recently exonerated after spending three decades in prison has urged a federal judge to dismiss a Connecticut town’s attempt to overturn a $5.7 million award associated with evidence fabrication. Ralph “Ricky” Birch contended in a filing that the evidence presented in his favor supports his claims and that the town’s previous defeat in an appellate court strengthens his case. In a legal response submitted to U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden, Birch emphasized that under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, federal judges can only nullify jury verdicts under specific … Read more

President Announces Major Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement, Aims to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability to Uphold Meritocracy

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WASHINGTON — With a new executive order, President Donald Trump has taken a significant step aimed at changing how laws around civil rights are enforced in the United States. Announced on April 23, 2025, the order seeks to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability, a legal theory used to address hidden biases in systems irrespective of intent, which the Trump administration argues contradicts the Constitution and American values centered on equality of opportunity. The executive directive posits that a fundamental American principle is that all citizens are to be treated equally under the law, promoting … Read more

Legal Community Urged to Uphold Justice in the Face of Political Challenges

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WASHINGTON — In a time when the legal profession is frequently at the forefront of pressing national issues, a growing faction within the legal community is urging their peers to stand up to former President Donald Trump, citing a purported disarray he has fostered within the judicial norms and practices. Lawyers across the political spectrum are being called to counter what they describe as Trump’s disregard for legal principles and to restore respect toward the rule of law. Since his time in office and subsequent electoral defeat in 2020, Trump has continued to wield significant … Read more