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Pamela Smart Seeks New Trial Amid Constitutional Violation Claims
In Concord, N.H., Pamela Smart’s legal team is advocating for a new trial. Smart, currently serving life in prison for her involvement in organizing her husband’s murder, filed a new petition. Her lawyers hope a
Questioning Sanctions against Trump Lawyers
Legal experts across the political spectrum are criticizing an Obama-appointed federal judge for suggesting that bar associations should investigate lawyers representing President Trump or the Justice Department. This has led one liberal constitutional law professor
Data Misuse and Legal Proceedings: Medicaid, ICE, and Palantir
In May 2026, ICE agents stationed outside an immigrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey were embroiled in controversy following improper data sharing. Medicaid officials shared personal data of millions with ICE, which in turn
Vietnam Veteran Charged in 1981 Texas Cold Case Murder
Larry Dean Brown, a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran, faces charges following advancements in the 1981 cold case murder of Beverly Bruneau, found strangled with an electrical cord in Texas. Currently detained without bond at Tarrant County
Federal Judge Criticizes DOJ for AI-Generated Citation
A federal judge in Michigan criticized the Department of Justice during the Trump administration for citing a nonexistent court decision in an immigration detention case. The citation appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence, as
Government Victory in Press Freedom Case Against New York Times
A significant decision unfolded in a press freedom case involving the New York Times and the government. A trio of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled in favor of
Survivor of Fatal Canoe Accident in Connecticut Faces Charges
Fox News reports that a college student, the sole survivor of a canoe incident, faces charges after a tragic event that left another student dead. Michael Collins, 20, from Mineola, New York, has been charged
Senator Tillis Stipulates Meeting with Epstein Survivors for Blanche’s Nomination
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina set a stipulation for Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. Tillis is a key vote in moving Blanche’s nomination forward, and he asked
President Trump Dismisses Newly Appointed U.S. Prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump dismissed the newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle less than an hour after the appointment was finalized by federal judges. This action underscores ongoing tensions between the administration and the judiciary
Family of Teen Found Dead After Boat Trip Seeks Answers
The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black teenager who was discovered dead after a boat outing off the Mississippi coast on July 4th, is collaborating with local prosecutors to scrutinize the information on his