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Legal December 2018

Court Filings Do Not Exonerate Trump

President Donald Trump’s insistence that he has been vindicated by prosecutor’s filings regarding two of his former top advisors is incorrect, according to a recent fact check by the Associated Press.

Legal December 2018

Law School Opens Wellness Room

The University of Minnesota Law School is opening a wellness room to help students relax. The room is to include couches, coloring materials a therapy lamp and blankets.

Legal November 2018

Judge Bars Enforcing Trump Asylum Ban

President Donald Trump’s asylum ban regarding immigrants who illegally cross the southern border of the U.S. has been barred by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar.

Legal November 2018

WH Must Return Jim Acosta's Credential

CNN’s Jim Acosta may soon have his White House press credentials returned thanks to U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly who ordered the White House to return Acosta’s credentials.

Legal November 2018

Lawyers Seek 'Apprentice' Tapes In Trump Immigration Suit

Lawyers have subpoenaed Trump Productions LLC and MGM Holdings Inc. to obtain unaired tapes of the reality TV show “The Apprentice” as part of their case against President Donald Trump’s ending of special protections that shield some immigrants from deportation. Specifically, the lawyers are seeking footage where Trump "uses racial and/or ethnic slurs" or "makes remarks concerning race, nationality and/or ethnic background."

Legal November 2018

Trump's New Move To Limit Asylum Challenged In Court

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), as well as other legal groups, are challenging in federal court President Trump’s proclamation limiting asylum for migrants. The president’s new move is to deny asylum to migrants who enter the United States illegally.

Legal November 2018

Justice Ginsburg, 85, Hospitalized

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized after falling in her office at the Supreme Court, resulting in her fracturing three ribs. In her absence while she is at Washington University Hospital in Washington, the Supreme Court is moving forward with a ceremony welcoming new Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Both President Donald Trump and new acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker are expected to attend.

Legal November 2018

With New Justice Official, Fate Of Russia Probe In Question

With Matthew Whitaker become the new acting attorney general after Jeff Sessions was pushed out of office, concerns are rising over the future of Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Whitaker has questioned the scope of the inquiry and spoken publicly about ways an attorney general could stymie the investigation.

Legal November 2018

Pittsburgh Synagogue Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Robert Bowers, the suspect in the synagogue shooting where 11 people were killed, has pled not guilty to federal charges which could lead to the death penalty. This comes one day after a 44-count indictment was issued by a grand jury. Counts include hate crimes, murder and obstructing the practice of religion.

Legal October 2018

No Challenge To Young Voter Restriction Before Election

Legal representation for Michigan college Democrats have dropped their bid that challenges voting rules prior to the upcoming election. Young Democrats are still challenging the law that requires that if a person registers by mail, then they have to vote in person for their first election.

Legal October 2018

Supreme Court Wrestles With Case On Detention Of Immigrants

Several Supreme Court justices expressed concerns about the government’s reading of immigration law, regarding detaining certain immigrants after they’ve served their sentences for committing crimes in the U.S. The immigrants are mostly green-card holders and say that they should get hearings to argue for their release while deportation proceedings against them are ongoing.

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