Law

Federal court pauses development while environmental lawsuit proceeds A federal court in Florida has issued a temporary order stopping construction work at an immigration detention center located in the Everglades, pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by environmental organizations and the Miccosukee Tribe. Reasons for the order The ruling

Initiative aims to reduce visa overstays and strengthen compliance The U.S. State Department has proposed a 12-month pilot program that may require some applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition for entering the country. Who would be affected by the

Legal challenge emerges over expanded collection of sensitive information from food assistance applicants A coalition of 21 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to a federal directive requiring states to hand over detailed personal data of Supplemental Nutrition

State law aims to promote mindful social media usage Starting July 1, 2026, social media users in Minnesota will encounter a pop-up warning before logging in. This new state law mandates that platforms display messages informing users about the potential mental health risks of prolonged social media use. The legislation,

New directives limit joint work with foreign nationals in agricultural science The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a set of directives aimed at enhancing security around agricultural research by placing restrictions on collaborations involving foreign nationals. The measures, issued in a memo earlier this month, require employees and

50% Tariff Proposal Raises Concerns Among Small Roasters and Consumers A new trade measure proposed by former President Donald Trump to implement a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil is stirring anxiety within the U.S. coffee sector. As Brazil supplies nearly 30% of coffee imported into the country, this

Prosecutors Allege Premeditation and Attempts to Obstruct Investigation A Colorado dentist is standing trial for allegedly poisoning his wife with protein shakes, resulting in her death in March 2023. James Craig, 47, faces a first-degree murder charge and five additional counts related to actions he allegedly took while in custody,

Driver-assistance system under scrutiny in Miami courtroom A federal jury trial has begun in Miami over a 2019 crash involving a Tesla Model S in Key Largo, Florida. The driver, George McGee, had activated the vehicle’s Autopilot system before running a stop sign and crashing into a parked SUV at

Legal authority of Defense Secretary confirmed in divided decision A federal appeals court in the United States has invalidated plea agreements reached with three individuals accused of planning the September 11 attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. The ruling further complicates a case that has stalled for more than