A federal judge in Seattle has ruled that the Trump administration cannot use its 2025 travel ban to block the entry of refugees who had already completed the government’s vetting process. The decision requires the immediate resumption of processing for 80 individuals who were denied entry despite prior approval. U.S.... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A federal judge on Thursday granted bail to Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher, who faces charges of smuggling frog embryos into the United States. Petrova, 30, had been held in federal custody since her arrest in February. Petrova was returning to the U.S. from a vacation... Read More »
A new Florida law aims to prevent deceptive immigration advice by clarifying regulations about who can legally offer such services, targeting public notaries who advertise in languages other than English. House Bill 915, signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, requires non-attorney public notaries who promote their services in... Read More »
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed eliminating Medi-Cal coverage for popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy as part of efforts to control spiraling healthcare costs in the state’s public health insurance program. The proposal, announced on Wednesday, aims to address significant budget overruns, potentially saving California an estimated $85 million... Read More »
The complex case of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse from Georgia who was declared brain dead at approximately nine weeks pregnant, has ignited fierce debate over the state's restrictive abortion laws, raising significant legal and ethical questions. Smith has remained on life support for over 90 days, with doctors at... Read More »
