Immigration attorney Angel Leal Jr. has experienced significant changes in his life due to identity theft. He describes those responsible as ‘subhuman,’ exploiting vulnerable individuals who are afraid within the community. Leal’s identity, including his voice, has been cloned using artificial intelligence to deceive immigrants looking for legal status adjustments. Leal practices in Doral, Florida....
A nonpartisan watchdog group has filed a lawsuit against U.S. immigration authorities. This suit seeks records related to deaths in federal immigration custody, including autopsy reports and internal reviews. The lawsuit comes amid growing fatalities, with a Newsweek analysis reporting 51 deaths in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody since President Donald Trump returned to...
In a significant decision on Tuesday night, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority offered insight into future congressional district battles under a less robust Voting Rights Act. In February 2025, a federal court panel in Alabama, composed of three judges and including two appointed by former President Trump, conducted an 11-day trial. This trial examined the...
Judges Highlight Increasing Violence Against Judiciary Federal judges have expressed concern over the growing number of violent acts targeting members of the judiciary. Recent incidents have seen attacks and threats intended to intimidate judges and disrupt the legal process. The rising hostility against judges is alarming legal communities and raising questions about the safety of...
Former Republican Representative George Santos denied the allegations of insider trading that arose after reports indicated a prediction market had alerted federal authorities to his activities. On Tuesday, Kalshi reported Santos to federal prosecutors following his announcement that he would attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address in February, then allegedly betting against...
The South Carolina Supreme Court has decided to return Alex Murdaugh’s murder case to a lower court for a retrial. This marks the beginning of a potential new legal conflict in the Lowcountry. The official court document, marked as a “Remittitur” and dated May 29, indicates this new phase for Richard Alexander Murdaugh. The remittitur...
On Monday, a jury in South Carolina delivered a verdict of not guilty for a store owner accused of murder. The case involved the 2023 shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton, a 14-year-old Black teenager. Chikei Rick Chow, a 61-year-old Asian man, faced charges for shooting the teen in the back after pursuing him from his convenience...
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche testified at a Senate appropriations hearing on May 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C. During this time, the Justice Department announced it would comply with a federal court ruling. This ruling temporarily halted the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund amidst ongoing legal challenges. The fund, introduced by the Trump...
Former F.B.I. officials have established a group to aid bureau employees facing challenges due to the Trump administration’s swift changes and pressures under director Kash Patel. Recognizing the strain on the workforce, this initiative is named the F.B.I. Support Network. The F.B.I. Support Network is a branch of the Justice Connection, a group comprised of...
The federal prosecutor overseeing the Justice Department’s criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey has stepped down. A recent court filing indicates that Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo will now represent the government in the case, replacing Matthew Petracca. The filing, submitted by U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Ellis Boyle,...