Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul, and state Attorney General Letitia James, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts. During a press conference, Bondi asserted that New York’s policies prioritize undocumented immigrants …
Read More »Ken Paxton Sues New York Doctor Accused of Prescribing Abortion Pills to Texas Woman
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit accusing a New York doctor of prescribing abortion drugs to a Texas resident in violation of state law. This lawsuit is the first attempt to test what happens when state abortion laws are at odds with each other. New York has …
Read More »Full Jury Selected In Trump’s Criminal Trial In New York
Jacob Fischler, Rhode Island Current The New York state court trying former President Donald Trump on criminal charges empaneled a full 12-person jury on the third day of the trial Thursday, according to reports. The trial approached the end of its first phase Thursday afternoon as one of six alternate …
Read More »Trump Seeks 30-Day Delay in Enforcing $350 Million Judgment, Citing Post-Trial Process
Jimmy Williams Donald Trump’s legal team has requested a 30-day delay in enforcing the recent civil fraud case ruling, which imposed a hefty fine of over $350 million on the former president and his company. The ruling, handed down by New York Judge Arthur Engoron, also temporarily banned Trump from …
Read More »Trump Ordered to Pay Over $350 Million in Fraud Case: Business Ban and Financial Penalties Imposed
Jimmy Williams In a significant legal development, a judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump, along with his sons and the Trump Organization, must pay more than $350 million in damages. The ruling stems from a civil fraud case brought by the New York Attorney General, Letitia James. The …
Read More »Trump To Take Stand In New York Civil Fraud Trial
Former President Donald Trump is slated to take the stand in his $250 million civil fraud trial, his attorneys announced in a New York court on Monday. Chris Kise, Trump’s attorney, revealed that the former president will be the defense’s final witness on December 11, while his son Eric Trump …
Read More »‘Huge Victory’ for Democracy as NY Court Orders Congressional Map Redrawn
Progressives on Thursday expressed hope that a ruling by a state appeals court in New York will give the Democratic Party an opportunity to regain control of several U.S. House seats that were won by Republicans in last year’s midterm elections following what critics called an “undemocratic process” of drawing …
Read More »Trump Warns of ‘Death and Destruction’ If Indicted
Government watchdogs on Friday said former President Donald Trump has potentially placed himself in even more legal jeopardy after he threatened violence if he’s charged in a criminal case in New York. Shortly after midnight on Friday, Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, that potentially “catastrophic” violence …
Read More »Judge’s Ruling Puts New York Gun Control Efforts on Path Back to Supreme Court
New York Attorney General Letitia James vowed to appeal a federal judge’s decision that struck down the state’s new gun control law Thursday, as advocates said the ruling would make communities less safe. Judge Glenn T. Suddaby of the state’s Northern District ruled that large portions of the law which …
Read More »Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Concealed Carry Law
by Ariana Figueroa, Virginia Mercury The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York law that made it illegal to carry a firearm in public without showing a special need for protection. The court ruled that the state’s concealed carry law violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution …
Read More »House Passes ‘red flag’ Gun Control Bill From Georgia Rep. McBath
by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder The U.S. House on Thursday passed a “red flag” gun control bill that would allow federal courts to temporarily remove a firearm from an individual who is adjudged to pose a threat to themselves or others. In a 224-202 nearly party line vote, the House passed …
Read More »New York Raises Age For Owning Semiautomatic Rifle
New York‘s governor signed a bill that raised the age for buying a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21 on Monday, as she tightened gun laws following the racist massacre at a supermarket in Buffalo. Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a package of gun reform laws that had been passed by …
Read More »Trump Pays $110,000 Fine For Failure To Comply With Subpoena in NY Civil Probe
Former President Donald Trump has paid a $110,000 contempt of court fine stemming from his failure to comply with a subpoena by New York Attorney General Letitia James‘ office, her office said Friday. However, Trump’s payment of the fine on Thursday does not satisfy the underlying contempt charge or “purge” …
Read More »NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Resigns After Arrested In Federal Corruption Investigation
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has resigned after being arrested and charged in an alleged federal bribery conspiracy. “I have accepted Brian Benjamin’s resignation effective immediately. While the legal process plays out, it is clear to both of us that he cannot continue to serve as Lieutenant Governor. New …
Read More »Biden Announces More Actions to Reduce Gun Crime
On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced additional actions to reduce gun crime and make communities safer. “The plan builds on the steps President Biden has taken since the beginning of his Administration to stop the flow of guns being used in crimes, bolster federal, state, and local law enforcement, invest …
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