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Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Case: Suspect Vance Boelter Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court

Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Case: Suspect Vance Boelter Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court

Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Case: Suspect Vance Boelter Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court Vance Luther Boelter, 58, of Green Isle, Minnesota, has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges related to the June assassination of Minnesota’s House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as the attempted murder of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dulce Foster on Thursday, waiving the reading of his six-count indictment. The plea comes after a…

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Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida’s Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Center

Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida’s Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Center

Federal Judge Halts Construction at Florida’s Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Center A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction, ordering an immediate halt to construction at a contentious immigration detention center located deep within the Florida Everglades. The facility, controversially dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” faces a stop to further building after environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe successfully argued that its development violated critical environmental protection laws. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams heard arguments this past Wednesday, where plaintiffs contended that…

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Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial

Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial

Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial A federal judge has ruled that Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump last year, can represent himself during his upcoming trial. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon approved Routh’s request on Thursday, though she mandated that court-appointed attorneys remain as standby counsel. The decision comes after federal public defenders sought to withdraw from the case, citing an “irreconcilably broken” attorney-client relationship due to…

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Federal Judge Halts Indiscriminate Immigration Stops and Arrests in California

Federal Judge Halts Indiscriminate Immigration Stops and Arrests in California

Federal Judge Halts Indiscriminate Immigration Stops and Arrests in California A federal judge has issued an emergency order instructing the Trump administration to cease indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests across seven California counties, including Los Angeles. The ruling comes after immigrant advocacy groups filed a lawsuit alleging the administration systematically targets individuals based on their race during its ongoing immigration crackdown. U.S. District Court Judge Maame E. Frimpong’s order also specifically bars the federal government from restricting attorney access at…

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Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues

Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues

Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an individual facing human smuggling charges and alleged ties to the MS-13 gang, will remain in federal custody following a recent ruling by a Tennessee federal judge. The decision, made on Monday, comes after Abrego Garcia’s legal team requested his continued detention due to “contradictory statements” from federal authorities regarding his potential deportation. The defense lawyers expressed concerns that Abrego Garcia could be deported before his trial concludes,…

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Kilmar Ábrego García’s Release Halted Amid Legal Uncertainty, Controversial Witness Deal Unveiled

Kilmar Ábrego García’s Release Halted Amid Legal Uncertainty, Controversial Witness Deal Unveiled

Kilmar Ábrego García’s Release Halted Amid Legal Uncertainty, Controversial Witness Deal Unveiled A federal judge in Nashville has paused the planned release of Kilmar Ábrego García, who faces human smuggling charges, following urgent requests from his attorneys. The legal team has asked the court to keep Ábrego García detained, citing ‘contradictory statements’ from the administration regarding his potential re-deportation upon release. This move highlights deep distrust in the Justice Department’s assurances. The latest developments come as court records reveal a…

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US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case

US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case

US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case The United States government has unveiled plans to initiate a new round of removal proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran immigrant whose mistaken deportation earlier this year sparked a high-profile legal outcry. Federal prosecutors informed a Maryland judge that the government intends to deport Abrego Garcia to a “third country,” explicitly not El Salvador, where he was previously sent. While the Department of Justice lawyer, Jonathan…

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