Legal May 2020

More Than 25 Universities Face Lawsuits

More than 25 universities are facing lawsuits from students who say they should get a partial refund because their classes were switched to online courses because of COVID-19.

Financing May 2020

Millions Must Wait For Federal Checks

Millions who do not have bank accounts must wait weeks for their federal checks. This disproportionately Hispanic and black population often must use pricey check-cashing services.

Technology May 2020

COVID-19 Tracing Apps

In the very near future, cellphone apps may be used to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks. This approach, however, raises concerns about privacy trade-offs.

Global May 2020

New Campus Sexual Assault Rules

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced campus sexual assault rules have been changed to bolster the accused’s rights and reduced legal liabilities for education institutions.

Global May 2020

Wildfires Rage In Florida Panhandle

A lack of rainfall and high winds have helped spread wildfires in the Florida Panhandle, forcing part of Interstate 10 to close and some 1,600 people to evacuate their homes.

Financing May 2020

FIU's Garcia Defers Salary In Virus Response

An anonymous source who spoke with AP said Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia is deferring one of his salary as part of the school’s COVID-19 response.

Hispanic Community May 2020

US Northern Border Illegal Crossings Rise

According to federal data, illegal boarder crosses from Canada to the U.S. has nearly tripled over the past three years and a growing number of these crossings are Mexican citizens.

Legal May 2020

What education is needed to become a lawyer

Meta Description/Summary : In this article we answer the following questions: 1º What subjects do you need to study to become a lawyer? 2º What is the difference between a lawyer and an advocate?

Hispanic Community May 2020

COVID-19 Impacts Diaspora Venezuelans

Venezuelans who fled their country and send money back home to their families are dealing with the economic fallout. Venezuela’s minimum wage is the equivalent of around $2/month.

Global May 2020

Virus Unleashes Wave Of Fraud In US

The Department of Homeland Security is cracking down on rising cases nationwide of adulterated or counterfeit COVID-19 test kits, treatment masks and cleaning products.

Financing May 2020

Education Department Targets 37K Employers

More than 37,000 employers are being targeted by the Education Department for improperly continuing to garish wages for student loans even after Congress paused such collections.

Health Care May 2020

AP Exclusive On Virus Guidelines

The shelved CDC COVID-19 guidelines support a coordinated national response. The White House’s plan puts the onus on reopening decisions on governors and local officials.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Trump Ramps Up Expulsions Of Migrant Youth

Citing the pandemic, the Trump administration is increasing the expulsion of migrant youth, disregarding the Flores rules that give them access to legal counsel before deportation.

Financing May 2020

36M Have Sought US Unemployment Aid

The number of people who have applied for unemployment aid over the past two months has reached roughly 36 million. Congress is divided as to whether or not to pass another aid package.

Technology May 2020

Pulling The Plug On Distance Learning

Some schools around the U.S. have found distance stressful with too many obstacles like a lack of internet access and devices. The following explores one district in Georgia.