In May, I made a significant decision not to renew my American Bar Association (ABA) membership. This marked the first time I have done this since passing the bar exam almost four decades ago. When combined with other recent developments within the ABA, my choice might suggest the organization has entered a period of diminishing...
Larry Snelling’s Tenure and Accomplishments Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling has announced his retirement, effective July 15, after nearly three years leading the city’s second-largest police department. Snelling credited his department for notable achievements during his tenure, including a record-low reduction in shootings, homicides, and violent crime. He played a pivotal role during the 2024...
In 1913, Antonino Alati migrated from southern Italy seeking a better life. He entered a U.S. society where Italians faced deep-seated prejudice. The press depicted them as poor, unclean, and violent. Their Catholicism and large families were seen as barriers to assimilation. Politicians aimed to restrict their entry, and a congressional report in 1911 criticized...
Federal authorities have dismantled an alleged firearms trafficking operation accused of supplying weapons from Georgia to Chicago street gangs. This operation, according to prosecutors, saw dozens of guns being funneled, some of which were later linked to violent crimes, including a juvenile murder. A 23-count federal indictment unsealed recently in the Middle District of Georgia...
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett recently became a target of criticism from right-wing figures after siding with liberal justices on key cases. This included decisions to uphold birthright citizenship and maintain mail-in voting practices, opposing efforts by the Trump administration. Earlier this week, Justice Barrett joined Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and the...
The federal case against the individual accused of causing the Palisades Fire concluded in a mistrial. Despite this development, questions remain for local government and fire officials. Darrin Hurwitz, a resident of Palisades since 2022, shares his concerns. His family and many others faced the blaze that significantly impacted their region in Los Angeles. The...
A 40-year-old man has been apprehended after allegedly stabbing a woman during a confrontation in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. when the suspect and a 45-year-old woman engaged in an argument inside a residence in the 7200 block of South Hoyne Avenue. Chicago police report that the dispute escalated into...
Authorities in Jackson, Mississippi are investigating a tragic incident involving a triple homicide. This took place in the 300 block of Queen Alexandria Lane, as reported on Sunday, June 28, 2026. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers received a call around 10:10 p.m. on Saturday night. The call reported an aggravated assault at the...
The investigative files released by the Justice Department reveal over 300 instances of communication between billionaire Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein. Black, a formidable figure in Wall Street, maintained a long-term business relationship with Epstein, though he now faces scrutiny for his involvement. Lawmakers plan to question Black as he testifies before the House Oversight...
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled against the Justice Department’s efforts to obtain sensitive medical records of transgender youth who received transition-related care at New York City hospitals. The ruling represents a significant impediment to investigations initiated by the Trump administration, which aimed to halt gender transition treatments for adolescents on the grounds that...