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politics-and-law1 day ago•96 min saved

Musk Settles Voter Fraud Lawsuits Over 2024 Lottery Scheme

Elon Musk and his political action committee, America PAC, have agreed to settle two class-action lawsuits alleging that they defrauded voters in seven swing states during the 2024 US presidential election. The plaintiffs claim they were misled into signing a petition by false promises of a random $1 million daily lottery. The settlement, filed in federal court in Austin, Texas, avoids a scheduled deposition for Musk but does not yet disclose financial terms or admission of liability.

via Investing.com|

#america-pac #class-action #election-fraud

politics-and-law2 days ago

Judge Halts US Sanctions on Rights Groups Supporting ICC Gaza Probe

Judge Jesse M. Furman issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from sanctioning two US human rights groups for assisting the International Criminal Court’s Gaza war crimes investigation. The ruling, based on First Amendment violations, halts enforcement against Democracy for the Arab World Now and Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide but does not void the broader executive order. This decision follows recent US sanctions targeting the ICC itself and comes amid ongoing disputes over the court’s authority to investigate non-member states.

via The Guardian|

#first-amendment #gaza-war-crimes #international-criminal-court

politics-and-law15 days ago•5 min saved

Hochul Appoints James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Case

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate the 2024 alleged gang rape of a student at Cornell University. Hochul cited failures by Cornell police and the Tompkins County District Attorney, who initially declined to charge suspects. The move follows new evidence suggesting the victim explicitly stated she was raped, contradicting earlier official accounts. James will conduct a fresh review of the case, while Hochul also pushes for state law changes regarding intoxication and consent.

via CBS News|

#cornell-university #kathy-hochul #letitia-james

politics-and-law16 days ago•1 min saved

California Enacts Absolute Ban on Child Marriage, Effective January 2027

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1267 on September 30, 2026, setting 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships in California. The law takes effect on January 1, 2027, ending a practice that previously allowed minors to wed with parental and judicial consent. California becomes the 18th state to ban child marriage since 2018, though 32 states still allow it under various conditions. Advocates and survivors, including Courtney Stodden, hailed the move as a critical victory against systemic abuse, while noting that full protection remains elusive in other jurisdictions.

via bbc.com|

#ab-1267 #california-law #child-marriage

politics-and-law17 days ago•0 min saved

11th Circuit rejects Trump bid to pause sanctions over IRS tax leak settlement

A federal appeals court has denied President Donald Trump’s request to pause sanctions against his attorneys, Alejandro Brito and Daniel Epstein, stemming from a controversial $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. The 11th Circuit panel ruled that the lawyers failed to demonstrate they would succeed in challenging Judge Kathleen Williams’ finding that the suit was filed in bad faith to legitimize an out-of-court settlement. The settlement, which briefly included a $1.776 billion compensation fund, shielded Trump and his family from tax liability. While the court rejected the immediate stay, it noted the appeal was premature as Judge Williams has not yet ruled on a request to reopen the case or decided on attorneys’ fees. Trump’s legal team maintains the IRS improperly leaked private tax records to media outlets, framing the legal actions as accountability measures.

via CNBC|

#11th-circuit #irs #legal-sanctions

politics-and-law19 days ago•6 min saved

Judge Approves Removal of Community Integration Rules in Section 504 Settlement

A federal judge in Texas approved a settlement that strips community integration requirements from 2024 Section 504 regulations, ending a lawsuit brought by five states. While the underlying law remains intact, advocates warn the move signals a federal retreat from enforcing the right to live in the community.

via Disability Scoop|

#disability-rights #hhs #integration-mandate

politics-and-law22 days ago•7 min saved

Administration seeks Supreme Court review in new case after Hochul pardon voids prior detention dispute

The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to hear a new case, Genalo v. D.C., to resolve a circuit split regarding bond hearings for criminal noncitizens. This move replaces Genalo v. Black, which was dismissed as moot after New York Governor Kathy Hochul pardoned the central detainee. Solicitor General John Sauer requested the Court intervene before the Second Circuit rules, aiming to establish a uniform national standard for when prolonged detention triggers due process rights.

via Fox News|

#bond-hearings #due-process #genalo-v-dc

politics-and-law25 days ago•2 min saved

San Francisco and Federal Groups Challenge Trump's $100k Truth API Subscription

San Francisco’s city attorney has sued Trump Media & Technology Group to block the 'Truth API,' a $100,000 monthly subscription that grants early access to President Trump’s posts. The lawsuit argues this service facilitates insider trading and violates California’s Unfair Competition Law. Simultaneously, a federal lawsuit challenges the service as unconstitutional, with former federal prosecutors filing an amicus brief claiming the scheme likely violates federal securities and anti-corruption laws. Trump Media, in which the President holds a 41% stake, faces potential civil penalties and injunctions.

via Bloomberg Law News|

#insider-trading #politics-and-law #san-francisco

politics-and-law29 days ago•7 min saved

Federal judge halts Trump administration’s four-year cap on international student visas

A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s new rule capping international student visa stays at four years, ruling the policy lacked a rational basis and violated administrative procedures. The decision preserves the long-standing 'duration of status' system, which allows students to remain in the U.S. for the length of their academic programs. The court found the government’s national security justifications weak and noted that the rule could be abused to target individuals with disfavored viewpoints. While the injunction is temporary, it prevents immediate economic harm to universities and maintains stability for international scholars and journalists.

via Slate Magazine|

#administrative-procedure-act #department-of-homeland-security #federal-courts

politics-and-law1 month ago

Seattle Council Unanimously Expands Civil Rights to Cover Polyamory and Asexuality

The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to expand local anti-discrimination laws to include polyamory, pansexuality, and asexuality. The measure, sponsored by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, also protects consensual non-monogamous relationships and multigenerational households. The law takes effect in June 2027, making Seattle the largest city in the US to adopt such protections.

via KUOW|

#anti-discrimination #asexuality #civil-rights

politics-and-law1 month ago•0 min saved

Surge in UK terror arrests linked to Palestine Action ban

Home Office data reveals that 3,021 of the 6,539 terrorism arrests in Great Britain since 2001 occurred in the year ending March 2026. This surge coincides with the proscription of Palestine Action in July 2025, leading to mass arrests of protesters. Critics argue the broad definition of terrorism is undermining public trust, while the government maintains that supporting proscribed groups is illegal. A Supreme Court hearing on the ban is scheduled for November 4.

via The Guardian|

#civil-liberties #counter-terrorism #home-office

politics-and-law1 month ago•10 min saved

Patagonia and conservation groups sue to halt Trump's massive cuts to Utah monuments

Patagonia and environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday to reverse the drastic reduction of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. The lawsuit challenges a July proclamation that cut 91% of Bears Ears and 90% of Grand Staircase-Escalante, removing over 3 million acres of protected land. Plaintiffs argue the Antiquities Act does not permit presidents to shrink monuments, a legal theory that has been tested since 2017. While the White House defends the cuts as necessary for resource development and local economic growth, critics warn that the reductions expose sensitive archaeological and ecological sites to mining and fossil fuel extraction.

via The New York Times|

#antiquities-act #bears-ears #patagonia

politics-and-law1 month ago•16 min saved

CFTC Settles Case Against Ex-White House Teleprompter Operator for Prediction Market Insider Trading

Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, has agreed to pay over $172,000 to settle charges of insider trading. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) found that Perez used nonpublic knowledge of President Donald Trump's upcoming speeches to place bets on the prediction market platform Kalshi between December 2025 and February 2026. Perez must disgorge $107,539 in profits, pay a $65,000 civil penalty, and accept a three-year ban from trading. The penalty was reduced due to his cooperation with the investigation.

via Yahoo Finance|

#cftc #insider-trading #kalshi

politics-and-law2 years ago•0 min saved

"Supreme Court Considers Jan. 6 Obstruction Cases, Impact on Trump's Trial"

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, which could impact potential charges against former President Trump, while his criminal trial has commenced with five key takeaways. Additionally, China's economy exceeded expectations due to its factories, and NASA is pursuing a high-stakes mission to retrieve Mars rocks.

via The New York Times|

#criminal-trial #jan-6-case #nasa

politics-and-law2 years ago•2 min saved

"Governor Newsom's Plan: 500 Surveillance Cameras Deployed in Oakland to Combat Crime Wave"

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the deployment of 500 surveillance cameras in Oakland and surrounding freeways to combat crime, with the cameras capable of identifying and tracking vehicles in real-time. While some view the move as an infringement on privacy and a potential for police abuse, Newsom asserts that the surveillance network will provide law enforcement with the tools to effectively combat criminal activity. The $1.6 million contract with Flock Safety will see nearly 300 cameras deployed on city streets and the remainder on nearby state highways, with footage retained for 28 days and not shared with third parties beyond California law enforcement.

via ABC News|

#california #crime #oakland