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The U.S. Justice Department has discontinued an investigation into claims of civil rights violations against the Mount Vernon Police Department, alongside similar actions against seven other police forces nationwide. This decision follows a December 2024 report detailing constitutional rights violations by Mount Vernon police, including the use of unreasonable force and unjustified strip searches. Investigation […]
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Louisiana regarding the state’s practice of suspending driver’s licenses for unpaid fines and fees. The agreement aims to address potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Settlement Details Under the settlement, Louisiana will revise its […]
Recent flooding in South Africa’s Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces has resulted in fatalities and widespread damage. The Kruger National Park has temporarily suspended visits and evacuated some guests and staff. At least 19 people have died in South Africa due to recent torrential rains and subsequent flooding, which has damaged thousands of homes. Impact on […]
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