The state of Maryland launched a court challenge on Tuesday to the legality of President Donald Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting U.S. attorney general. The state saying the president overstepped his constitutional authority and broke federal law. Trump installed Whitaker as acting attorney general last week after ordering … [Read more...]
Split Decision: Democrats Take House, Republicans Expand Senate Majority
Driven by big gains in wealthy suburbs and in districts won by Hillary Clinton in 2016, Democrats lived up to pre-election expectations and won back the House of Representatives on Tuesday, winning a net of 26 House seats as of the publication of this post. However, Republicans took advantage of an extremely favorable Senate map and expanded … [Read more...]
Trial Begins for Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’
Reuters reports that the trial of extradited Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is set to begin on Monday in federal court in Brooklyn. Guzman is facing drug trafficking and conspiracy charges. Prosecutors, defense lawyers and U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan will start by choosing jurors. In a trial that is expected to last for four … [Read more...]
Chicago Struggles to Implement Consent Decree
Massive Police Department Reforms Opposed by Federal Government, Police Unions On October 20, 2014, a 17-year-old African American named Laquan McDonald was fatally shot by Chicago Police Office Jason Van Dyke. Initially, the police department claimed the shooting was justified because the teen had been erratically brandishing a knife. However, … [Read more...]
Synagogue Shooter Appears In Federal Court
According to Reuters, the man accused of shooting worshipers at a synagogue appeared in federal court. Robert Bowers faces 29 criminal counts, including federal hate crimes for attacking the Tree of Life Synagogue on Oct. 27th. The 46-year-old is accused to killing 11 elderly worshipers attending a service at the synagogue, while wounding six … [Read more...]
80 Years Later, How the Fair Labor Standards Act Protects You
Going into effect October 24, 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act is one of the most important legacies of FDR's New Deal. The FLSA establishes regulations that govern the treatment of both full-time and part-time workers, and it has proven to be one of labor's most important shields since its passage. In this year, on the 80th anniversary of the … [Read more...]
Toxin Levels High in Some Detroit Schools’ Water
A recent report shows that 57 schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have shown dangerous levels of copper and lead, and many schools’ results are not even available yet, which means that number is likely to rise. These results were made public as the school district is actively developing plans to make drinking water safe in … [Read more...]
Sessions Challenges California’s Net Neutrality
It is no secret that the State of California has taken on the Federal Government by passing several of its own laws to protect its residents against the deregulation implemented by the Trump administration. Arguably, California’s new net neutrality law may be its biggest attempt yet at isolating itself from the Federal Government. Net neutrality … [Read more...]
Workplace Safety in Peril: California Challenges Trump’s Weakening of OSHA Rules
California Governor Jerry Brown is going head to head with the Trump Administration as Trump and his cabinet try to eviscerate the civil protections President Obama initiated. Trump intends to: accelerate deportation of undocumented immigrants weaken auto emission standards that even automakers think are too lax eliminate net … [Read more...]
Flyin’ High: LAX Allows Pot Possession
Airports Nationwide Attempt Balance Between Federal and State Marijuana Laws Is air travel about to reach all new heights? Los Angeles International Airport recently announced policy changes which permit passengers to pack pot into their carry-ons. However, in what continues to be a hazy line between federal and state marijuana laws, bringing a … [Read more...]
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