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#immigration
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Bay Area newlyweds separated by ICE moments after asylum hearing

Asylum seeker detained by ICE moments after deadline extension, leaving family in shock.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

In hiding in the US after a deportation order: I have nothing here, but even less there'

Undocumented immigrants like Andrea face severe consequences for minor errors, leading to life-altering decisions and profound despair.
fromKqed
12 hours ago
US news

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Is on His Way Back to the US From El Salvador, Lawyer Says | KQED

San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Bay Area newlyweds separated by ICE moments after asylum hearing

Asylum seeker detained by ICE moments after deadline extension, leaving family in shock.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

In hiding in the US after a deportation order: I have nothing here, but even less there'

Undocumented immigrants like Andrea face severe consequences for minor errors, leading to life-altering decisions and profound despair.
fromKqed
12 hours ago
US news

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Is on His Way Back to the US From El Salvador, Lawyer Says | KQED

#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Former Trump White House Lawyer Torches Creepy Karoline' Leavitt: I Don't Think Anybody in America Really Takes Her Seriously'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Former Trump White House Lawyer Torches Creepy Karoline' Leavitt: I Don't Think Anybody in America Really Takes Her Seriously'

#homelessness
fromKqed
14 hours ago
San Francisco

Berkeley Police Threaten Homeless Residents With Less-Lethal Weapons at Encampment Cleanup | KQED

fromKqed
14 hours ago
San Francisco

Berkeley Police Threaten Homeless Residents With Less-Lethal Weapons at Encampment Cleanup | KQED

#ice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
NYC politics

Alina Habba Sued by Mayor of Newark for False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution' Stemming from Skirmish at ICE Facility

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
NYC politics

Alina Habba Sued by Mayor of Newark for False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution' Stemming from Skirmish at ICE Facility

#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
19 hours ago

OpenAI confronts user panic over court-ordered retention of ChatGPT logs

OpenAI is appealing a court order allowing the New York Times to access deleted ChatGPT chats, emphasizing user privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

A Conversation with Kashmir Hill: Envisioning a Chaotic Future | HackerNoon

MSG Entertainment implemented an 'attorney exclusion list' using facial recognition to monitor and restrict access for lawyers suing the company.
#journalism
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Former Times reporter sues Villanueva, L.A County, alleging 1st Amendment violation

Maya Lau's lawsuit alleges that her 1st Amendment rights were violated by a criminal investigation into her journalistic activities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Ex-Fox News star Ed Henry hit with restraining order ahead of sexual assault trial

Eckhart received an injunction against harassment as she prepares for a civil trial against Ed Henry.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Former CEO of N.H. addiction treatment centers arrested for allegedly leading plot to stalk, harass journalists

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Former Times reporter sues Villanueva, L.A County, alleging 1st Amendment violation

Maya Lau's lawsuit alleges that her 1st Amendment rights were violated by a criminal investigation into her journalistic activities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Ex-Fox News star Ed Henry hit with restraining order ahead of sexual assault trial

Eckhart received an injunction against harassment as she prepares for a civil trial against Ed Henry.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Former CEO of N.H. addiction treatment centers arrested for allegedly leading plot to stalk, harass journalists

Women
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How "Dobbs" Unleashed a Breathtaking Disregard for Human Rights

Georgia's abortion ban has led to the tragic abuse of women's rights, exemplified by Adriana Smith's case.
#jay-emmanuel-thomas
#intellectual-property
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The U.S. Copyright Office used to be fairly low-drama. Not anymore

The U.S. Copyright Office is currently embroiled in controversy following the firing of its head, highlighting tensions over copyright and AI.
fromThe IP Law Blog
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

The Briefing: When a TikTok Costs You $150,000 - Copyright Pitfalls in Influencer Marketing

Brands must secure music rights before using songs in advertisements to avoid legal repercussions.
Warner Music Group's lawsuit against DSW highlights the importance of understanding IP laws.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The U.S. Copyright Office used to be fairly low-drama. Not anymore

The U.S. Copyright Office is currently embroiled in controversy following the firing of its head, highlighting tensions over copyright and AI.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

John George murder suspect got married in secret to OnlyFans partner (19) while police carried out manhunt

Madison Allen and Jonny Smyth's marriage took place amid ongoing police investigations, yet the couple has been granted "conjugal visits" twice a month in Spain.
UK news
#reddit
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Reddit sues Anthropic over AI scraping that retained users' deleted posts

Reddit accuses Anthropic of unauthorized data scraping to train AI models, harming user privacy and server integrity.
#uk-news
#donald-trump
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Trump vs. Harvard: No more foreign students? DW 05/24/2025

Trump criticized Harvard's teachings, calling them 'hate and stupidity', leading to funding cuts and legal conflicts over free speech.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How the MAGA Movement Is Erasing the Legacy of #MeToo

Trump shows bipartisan potential in considering a pardon for Combs despite serious legal troubles.
High-profile men facing sexual assault allegations have surprising support within Trump's circle.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump Pardons Corrupt MAGA Sheriff, Donor's Tax Cheat Son

Trump is allowing legal support for loyal supporters facing issues, but evidence of loyalty may be required.
fromVIBE.com
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

President Donald Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy On Gun Charges

US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Trump vs. Harvard: No more foreign students? DW 05/24/2025

Trump criticized Harvard's teachings, calling them 'hate and stupidity', leading to funding cuts and legal conflicts over free speech.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How the MAGA Movement Is Erasing the Legacy of #MeToo

Trump shows bipartisan potential in considering a pardon for Combs despite serious legal troubles.
High-profile men facing sexual assault allegations have surprising support within Trump's circle.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump Pardons Corrupt MAGA Sheriff, Donor's Tax Cheat Son

Trump is allowing legal support for loyal supporters facing issues, but evidence of loyalty may be required.
fromVIBE.com
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

President Donald Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy On Gun Charges

#celebrity-news
fromPage Six
1 week ago
NYC parents

Cassie Ventura gives birth to third baby days after testifying in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial

fromPage Six
1 week ago
NYC parents

Cassie Ventura gives birth to third baby days after testifying in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial

#influencer
fromCbsnews
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Long Island social media influencer charged after allegedly pranking restaurants, homeowners

fromCbsnews
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Long Island social media influencer charged after allegedly pranking restaurants, homeowners

#court-proceedings
Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Crypto bigwig accused of torture of bitcoin dealer in NYC townhouse sports scowl as he's thrown behind bars without bail

The second suspect in a severe bitcoin dealer kidnapping case, William Duplessie, was remanded without bail as his legal situation unfolds.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Luigi Mangione's lawyers ask judge to remove shackles, bulletproof vest in state court | amNewYork

Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Crypto bigwig accused of torture of bitcoin dealer in NYC townhouse sports scowl as he's thrown behind bars without bail

The second suspect in a severe bitcoin dealer kidnapping case, William Duplessie, was remanded without bail as his legal situation unfolds.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Luigi Mangione's lawyers ask judge to remove shackles, bulletproof vest in state court | amNewYork

fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Former NAR employee revives discrimination lawsuit

Sheth claims NAR retaliated against her for discrimination allegations, alleging they encouraged cyberstalking and failed to provide a neutral reference after her dismissal.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Sex Asteroids, Sleazebags, And Meme Police - Above the Law

"The administration's decision to oust the ABA from its role in judicial nominations marks a significant shift in the process, reflecting a departure from established norms that emphasized neutrality and broad consensus."
SF politics
NYC real estate
fromVulture
2 days ago

Tom Girardi Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison on His 86th Birthday

Tom Girardi sentenced to over seven years in prison for embezzling settlement money from clients.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

A Czech deal to build nuclear reactors worth $18 billion is unblocked after a court clears the way

Czechia's nuclear reactor deal unblocked by appeals court, allowing a transition from fossil fuels to nuclear energy.
#trump
fromDecider
1 week ago
US politics

President Trump fully pardons 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars Todd And Julie Chrisley, claims they were given "pretty harsh treatment" for fraud and tax evasion

fromDecider
1 week ago
US politics

President Trump fully pardons 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars Todd And Julie Chrisley, claims they were given "pretty harsh treatment" for fraud and tax evasion

Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Mother of 5-year-old killed by alleged drunk driver also dies

A tragic accident involving a drunk driver led to the deaths of a mother and daughter in Franklin.
#community-safety
London food
fromianVisits
4 days ago

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
London food
fromianVisits
4 days ago

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Federal prison inmates can get gender-affirming care as court blocks Trump order

Judge blocks Trump's executive order denying gender-affirming care to transgender inmates in federal prisons, allowing access to necessary treatments.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Will a Miami mega-mall get built? Here are 5 takeaways on the American Dream

Miami-Dade County is suing developers of the American Dream Miami for $5 million due to construction deadline violations.
Cars
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Driver Blames Tesla in Deadly January SoMa Crash, 20 Traffic Violations Linked to Same Name

A Tesla crash in SoMa led to one death and seven injuries, with the driver claiming vehicle malfunction despite a history of traffic violations.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Homeowner Forced To Wrestle Armed Squatter in Rental Property: How To Safeguard Your Rentals

Squatter incidents pose significant risks for landlords, and understanding state laws is crucial for protection and prevention.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

Miami surgery center owner took part in unlicensed liposuction, state says

A Miami cosmetic surgery center owner is accused of allowing unlicensed surgeries and participating in one herself.
#nba
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Lawsuit accuses Zion of rape, years of abuse

Zion Williamson faces serious allegations of rape and multi-faceted abuse from a former partner, outlined in a civil lawsuit.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Lawsuit accuses Zion of rape, years of abuse

Zion Williamson faces serious allegations of rape and multi-faceted abuse from a former partner, outlined in a civil lawsuit.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

How a decade-old patent dispute could upend Uber's business | TechCrunch

"Carma has requested a jury trial and is seeking a permanent injunction against the company, mandatory future royalties on any Uber products that infringe on those patents as well as damages, and other costs related to the lawsuit."
Alternative transportation
#drug-smuggling
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
Cannabis

London 'drug mule' tears up as she appears in court in Sri Lanka accused of smuggling 1.2 million of super-strength cannabis

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
Cannabis

London 'drug mule' tears up as she appears in court in Sri Lanka accused of smuggling 1.2 million of super-strength cannabis

#andrew-tate
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to face 21 charges in UK, CPS confirms

Andrew and Tristan Tate face 21 charges, including serious allegations like rape and human trafficking, amid ongoing legal issues in Romania and potential extradition to the UK.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face UK rape and trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate face multiple serious charges in the UK related to human trafficking and sexual abuse of women.
UK news
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Andrew and Tristan Tate charged with rape, human trafficking by UK prosecutors

The Tate brothers have been charged in the UK with serious crimes, including rape and human trafficking, stemming from previous allegations.
Romanian authorities are assisting in the extradition process for Andrew and Tristan Tate following their arrests.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Lawyers say Tate brothers will return to UK to face rape and trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate will return to Britain to face serious charges including rape and human trafficking after their Romanian court cases.
The Tates assert they are disadvantaged by a lack of transparency from British prosecutors regarding the allegations against them.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to face 21 charges in UK, CPS confirms

Andrew and Tristan Tate face 21 charges, including serious allegations like rape and human trafficking, amid ongoing legal issues in Romania and potential extradition to the UK.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face UK rape and trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate face multiple serious charges in the UK related to human trafficking and sexual abuse of women.
UK news
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Andrew and Tristan Tate charged with rape, human trafficking by UK prosecutors

The Tate brothers have been charged in the UK with serious crimes, including rape and human trafficking, stemming from previous allegations.
Romanian authorities are assisting in the extradition process for Andrew and Tristan Tate following their arrests.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Lawyers say Tate brothers will return to UK to face rape and trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate will return to Britain to face serious charges including rape and human trafficking after their Romanian court cases.
The Tates assert they are disadvantaged by a lack of transparency from British prosecutors regarding the allegations against them.
#politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Latest Taylor Swift News Is Ominous for Blake Lively. Unfortunately, You Should Care a Little Bit.

Swift's team emphasized her lack of involvement, accusing Baldoni's lawyers of using her name for tabloid interest rather than focusing on the actual case.
SF politics
Alternative medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Author of pH Miracle' books sentenced to prison in California medical treatments case. A fraud and a charlatan.'

Robert Young, author of The pH Miracle, was sentenced to 5 years for practicing medicine without a license and abusing an elderly woman.
#bullying
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
SF parents

California dad opens fire as high school boys flee after egging his home, prosecutors say

A father faced charges after opening fire on boys who vandalized his home, stemming from ongoing bullying his daughter experienced.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF parents

San Mateo Dad Charged After Allegedly Firing Shots at High School Boys Who Egged His House

A father faces charges for firing at boys bullying his daughter, highlighting issues of parental frustration and teenage aggression.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California dad opens fire as high school boys flee after egging his home, prosecutors say

A father faced charges after opening fire on boys who vandalized his home, stemming from ongoing bullying his daughter experienced.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF parents

San Mateo Dad Charged After Allegedly Firing Shots at High School Boys Who Egged His House

#law-enforcement
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Gay sex spas face unhappy ending after offering sexual treats to undercover cops for less than $100: suit

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Hard-body NYC cop accused of trying to protect drug dealer boyfriend fired from force - despite ongoing lawsuit over topless pic

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Gay sex spas face unhappy ending after offering sexual treats to undercover cops for less than $100: suit

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Hard-body NYC cop accused of trying to protect drug dealer boyfriend fired from force - despite ongoing lawsuit over topless pic

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Trump pardons reality TV stars sentenced for fraud, tax evasion

Trump's pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were serving sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion, illustrate the crossover between celebrity culture and politics.
Atlanta Braves
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A stunt performer is suing Kevin Costner over a 'violent unscripted' rape scene in 'Horizon 2'

Costner always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously, adding that the claim has absolutely no merit.
Film
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 for May 28

Meta Platforms has seen its shares appreciate by 33.24% since April 21, buoyed by a favorable market environment despite mixed Q1 earnings.
Marketing tech
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Rape charge dropped against former Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price

The charge against the 41-year-old founder of the Seattle-based tech company was dismissed on Tuesday due to a lack of prosecutable evidence, according to the Riverside County district attorney's office.
Silicon Valley real estate
London startup
frombmmagazine.co.uk
1 week ago

Big Technologies founder Sara Murray agrees to asset freeze amid 320m High Court legal battle

Sara Murray faces a lawsuit over undisclosed offshore ties, impacting her company Big Technologies, and has agreed to a court order regarding significant asset preservation.
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Dot
1 week ago

Podcaster's likeness used for skincare ads on TikTok without her consent: "Dilutes my brand"

Arielle Lorre is seeking legal action against a skincare brand for using an AI-generated deepfake of her likeness without consent.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

CFPB to scrap 'unlawful' open banking rule

Mark Paoletta, the CFPB's chief legal officer, confirmed in a federal court filing that the reason for vacating the rule stemmed from an immediate lawsuit from the Bank Policy Institute.
Privacy professionals
#education
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Video: Ex-UFC Champ B.J. Penn Recently Arrested in Hawaii Home

B.J. Penn was arrested for family abuse in Hawaii and faces various legal challenges.
Penn posted a video questioning his arrest, mentioning 'impostor theft'.
#barbara-broccoli
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Congestion pricing: Judge grants MTA a temporary restraining order blocking feds from withholding transit funds

MTA victorious in court, blocking USDOT's funding cuts over congestion pricing challenges.
Chicago Bears
fromMail Online
1 week ago

10 most aggressive dog breeds revealed - with some surprising results

Certain dog breeds, notably Pit bulls, are significantly more associated with bites and legal issues, impacting owners and public safety.
#police-misconduct
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

An officer said she was disabled. Prosecutors said she ran, skied, and danced.

Nicole Brown is charged with workers' compensation fraud after allegedly collecting over $600,000 while engaging in strenuous activities.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

An officer said she was disabled. Prosecutors said she ran, skied, and danced.

Nicole Brown is charged with workers' compensation fraud after allegedly collecting over $600,000 while engaging in strenuous activities.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Plymouth family sues restaurants that allegedly served underage driver before fatal South Shore crash

"The bartenders at both restaurants neglected to ask Ruley for legal identification to confirm that he was of age, serving him alcohol anyway and allowing him to drive home."
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Alabama paid a law firm millions to defend its prisons. It used AI and turned in fake citations

Frankie Johnson endured a harrowing series of violent assaults while incarcerated, highlighting severe safety deficiencies and corruption within Alabama's prison system. His lawsuit seeks justice.
Artificial intelligence
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Too much money too young' - what happened to Brandon Williams?

Brandon Williams' struggles highlight the challenges young footballers face with sudden wealth and fame.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Taoiseach Micheal Martin not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling

"First of all, there are various international agreements and legal agreements that pertain to aircraft landing and refuelling."
UK news
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