The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Black Mississippi death row inmate, Terry Pitchford, can pursue new challenges to his conviction. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh sided with the court’s liberal wing in a 5-4 decision. This ruling underscores differences within the conservative-majority court on addressing racial bias in jury selection. It...
Supreme Court Restricts Use of Compassionate Release for Federal Prisoners The Supreme Court has made a significant decision that affects how federal prisoners can pursue early release. This ruling focuses on the distinction between challenging a conviction and seeking sentence reductions using the compassionate release statute. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the sole dissenter in...
The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Mississippi man, highlighting concerns about racial bias in jury selection. In a close 5-4 vote, the court agreed that Pitchford should have been allowed to challenge the dismissal of four Black potential jurors in his trial. This decision affirms a lower court’s action to...
Former President Joe Biden has taken legal action against the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his interviews with a ghostwriter. These materials, obtained by a special counsel, relate to an investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents. Biden’s legal team filed a lawsuit in Washington’s federal court. The...
Inside the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building in New York, federal officers oversee accelerated immigration hearings aimed at increasing deportation orders. By conducting mass hearings, referred to as ‘mega masters,’ the Justice Department’s immigration courts gather over 100 individuals for proceedings at once. Previously, these initial hearings typically involved two or three dozen people. Many...
In Washington state, immigration judges were ahead of a shift in immigration policy, significantly affecting thousands. The denial of bond for immigrants has led to numerous lawsuits since July, challenging constitutional rights related to illegal detention. The Trump administration faced a setback after an appeals court rejected its policy, aligning with two others, suggesting a...
The Supreme Court recently dismissed a lawsuit in which Florida attempted to sue California and Washington. The case involved claims that these states issued commercial truck driver’s licenses to individuals who entered the U.S. illegally. Florida filed the lawsuit following a significant crash in the state involving a truck driven by Harjinder Singh, an Indian...
On Monday night, three teenagers were injured in a shooting near 57th Street Beach in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The incident took place as a large group of teens gathered in the area. Police and anti-violence workers are preparing for similar events throughout the summer. According to Chicago police, the teens were gathered around 10...
Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, issued a dissent as the Supreme Court refused to hear Florida’s lawsuit against California. The suit concerned the alleged issuance of commercial truck driver licenses to undocumented immigrants by California. Florida initiated the legal action following a notable crash involving a truck operated by Harjinder Singh, an...
The longstanding terrorism case at Guantánamo Bay is approaching a significant moment after eight days of legal discussions. The case, linked to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, has been in pretrial proceedings for 15 years. Despite this lengthy process, no trial date has been established yet. Prosecutors depicted the detainees as committed jihadists who...