Biden pardon, Patel FBI nomination fuel debate over politics and justice
Democrats have warned for months that Donald Trump, if elected again, would bend the Justice Department to his own political will. But President Biden’s announcement Sunday that he had issued…
Read More »Hunter Biden Likely Wouldn’t Qualify for a Pardon Recommendation Under Justice Dept. Criteria
The Office of the Pardon Attorney mostly recommends full pardons for people who have already served their sentences. Hunter Biden has not been sentenced. Source link
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North Carolina juvenile justice law targets felony offenses amid increased reports of teenage crime – JURIST
A newly revised North Carolina juvenile justice law will take effect Sunday, aiming to address gaps in handling serious offenses by minors. Amidst increased reports of teenage crime in the…
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Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises?
Image courtesy of NetDocuments. Last month, I asked whether generative artificial intelligence is the answer to the access-to-justice problem. I expressed skepticism, suggesting that capitalism always trumps best intentions. Sure,…
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Trump pick Matt Gaetz would be the anti-attorney general
How detrimental will President-elect Donald Trump’s second term be to the rule of law? We got the answer with Wednesday’s announcement of his intent to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz…
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Serial nurse impersonator arrested for identity theft in Burbank
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a registered nurse and overseeing the care of some 60 patients at a Burbank hospital, authorities said. Burbank police detectives say…
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How A Legal Services Agency Developed An Award-Winning KM Portal to Enhance Access to Justice
At the Knowledge Management and Innovation for Legal Conference held recently in New York City, Legal Services NYC was named as the inaugural winner of the LexPrize award, which is…
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Trump free to decide who is investigated by Justice — including enemies
WASHINGTON — Before he was reelected, President Trump openly threatened to use — or abuse — his power by ordering federal prosecutors to pursue criminal cases against those he deems…
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Morocco court sentences journalist to 18 months for defaming justice minister – JURIST
The Rabat Court of First Instance sentenced journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui on Monday to 18 months in prison for defamation against Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahb. The verdict also includes…
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San Diego man sentenced for sexually abusing teenager aboard flight
San Diego resident Ryan Coffey was on a cross-country flight in January 2023 when he offered alcohol to a 14-year-old sitting next to him, according to court records. He didn’t…
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Donald Trump’s freedom probably depends on the election outcome
Donald Trump is at a pivotal point in his personal history. For him, the upshot of the election will be either a series of criminal prosecutions likely to result in…
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RNC urges Supreme Court to block counting Pennsylvania mail ballots with errors
WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee on Monday urged the Supreme Court to block Pennsylvania election officials from counting the votes of those who failed to follow the proper procedure when…
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Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice
(Photo by Staci Zaretsky) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who was the only Supreme Court justice to be served articles of impeachment by…
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US Justice Dept sues Virginia for violating federal election law.
The US Justice Dept sues Virginia for violating federal election law. The Justice Department announced today that it has initiated a lawsuit against the State of Virginia, the Virginia State…
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LexLab, at UC Law San Francisco, Announces Second Cohort of its Justice Technology Accelerator Program
Since 2019, LexLab, an innovation lab at UC Law San Francisco, has run an annual legal tech startup accelerator program, but last year, the program shifted gears slightly to focus…
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Criminal justice startups tap into generative AI’s early promise
Devshi Mehrotra and Leslie Jones-Dove co-founded JusticeText in 2019 to try to level the playing field for overworked public defenders combing through video depositions, police interviews and bodycam footage, creating…
Read More » Lawyers trying to increase access to justice see promise in generative AI
For lawyers working to close the justice gap, generative artificial intelligence could be a real game changer. According to a 2022 study by the Legal Services Corp., 92% of low-income…
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Supreme Court rejects appeal to put Green Party on Nevada presidential ballot
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday turned down an appeal from the Nevada Green Party, keeping the progressive party off the state’s November presidential ballot. The justices refused to…
Read More »How Chief Justice Roberts Shaped Trump’s Supreme Court Winning Streak
Behind the scenes, the chief justice molded three momentous Jan. 6 and election cases that helped determine the former president’s fate. Source link
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Inland Empire residents found guilty of running ‘birth tourism’ operation
A federal jury Friday found two San Bernardino County residents guilty of running a years-long birth tourism operation in Southern California, enabling Chinese women to enter the United States for…
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