The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua, a decision that will affect tens of thousands of people who have lived legally in the United States since the late 1990s. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published notices on Monday stating that protections... Read More »
America First Legal, a conservative legal group co-founded by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Los Angeles Dodgers, accusing the team of violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through its workplace diversity efforts. The complaint... Read More »
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday in the stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students, accepting a plea agreement that mandates life sentences without the possibility of parole. Under the terms of the deal, Kohberger will serve four consecutive life sentences for the murders, plus an additional sentence of up... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have announced that an exhaustive review of the investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein found no evidence of a supposed "client list" or any indication that Epstein blackmailed prominent associates. A two-page memo released by the Justice Department outlines findings contradicting previous... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against the City of Los Angeles, alleging its sanctuary city ordinance violates the Constitution and obstructs federal immigration enforcement. The complaint names the city itself, Mayor Karen Bass, the City Council, and its president, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, accusing them of adopting policies... Read More »
Music mogul Sean Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges but convicted of transporting individuals for prostitution following an eight-week federal trial in Manhattan. Combs, 55, celebrated after the jury found him not guilty on Wednesday of the most severe charges. However, he was convicted of the... Read More »
A federal judge in New York blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary deportation protections and work permits for approximately 521,000 Haitian immigrants before the scheduled expiration of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan, in Brooklyn, ruled on Tuesday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem... Read More »
Lululemon is taking legal action against Costco, alleging the wholesale retailer is selling unauthorized imitations of its high-priced athletic wear under the Kirkland brand. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, accuses Costco of infringing on Lululemon’s trademark and design rights by distributing garments that closely resemble its original... Read More »
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the network of intentionally spreading false claims about a recent phone call between him and President Donald Trump. This happened during a time of heightened tensions over immigration raids and protests in Los Angeles last... Read More »
In a 6–3 decision issued Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, even for services unrelated to abortion. The ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) interprets Medicaid’s "free choice of provider" provision and could open the door... Read More »
A federal judge in Philadelphia has approved a $1.1 million settlement in a securities fraud case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against beverage startup The3rdBevco Inc. and its founder, Peter Scalise III, over a scheme involving false claims of a celebrity-backed product and the misuse of... Read More »
Three former crew members have filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Studios, and affiliated entities, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination on the set of the television series Doctor Odyssey. The complaint, filed May 30 in Los Angeles Superior Court by prop department members Caroline... Read More »
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer continues to face legal hurdles, with recent setbacks in a lawsuit against Lindsey Hill and ongoing litigation involving an Arizona woman named Darcy Esemonu. Bauer has not pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2021, after allegations of sexual assault emerged. Bauer's latest... Read More »
A class action lawsuit filed on June 2 in Multnomah County Circuit Court accuses Grocery Outlet and dozens of its affiliated store operators in Oregon of deceptive pricing practices that violate state consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs allege that the retailer used fabricated "elsewhere" prices to create the illusion of... Read More »
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed legislation on Sunday that sought to ban all THC consumables, permitting the state's substantial market for THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other products to continue operations. Abbott, a Republican, announced the veto at the last moment, rejecting what would have been one of the nation's most... Read More »
