US DOJ finds Trenton police engage in pattern of civil rights violations – JURIST
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) reported Thursday that the City of Trenton police force in New Jersey has systematically violated the constitutional rights of city residents. The DOJ found…
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Federal US judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban over Second Amendment violations – JURIST
A federal US judge struck down Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) on Friday, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. US District Judge Stephen McGlynn…
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TD Bank Settles for Violations of Bank Secrecy Act, AML Program
On September 30, TD Bank agreed to pay U.S. authorities over $3 billion to settle charges that it violated the Bank Secrecy Act by failing to maintain a strong anti-money…
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Rampant human rights violations by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan civil war – JURIST
UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, expressed shock over severe human rights violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday, after the Sudan Doctors Network…
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Walmart could pay $7.5 million for alleged landfill violations
Walmart will be liable for millions of dollars in civil penalties and costs for allegedly dumping hazardous waste and sensitive customer records in California landfills, according to a stipulated judgment…
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UN probe finds that Venezuela authorities committed human rights violations amid post-election demonstrations – JURIST
A United Nations (UN) report revealed on Tuesday that the Venezuelan authorities’ repression of the protests against the results of the July 28 elections reached an unprecedented level of violence,…
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Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Students Submit Complaint Over Violations at Desert View Annex Detention Facility – Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School
On May 9, 2024, The Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, in partnership with the ACLU of Southern California and the Shut Down Adelanto Coalition, submitted a complaint to the Office of Immigration…
Read More »Distinguished Visiting Lecturer David Cay Johnston Discusses Claims of Justice Clarence Thomas’ Tax Fraud and Ethics Violations
David Cay Johnston, Distinguished Visiting Lecturer, spoke with MSN regarding ethics and tax fraud claims made about Justice Clarence Thomas. “What Clarence Thomas has done would result in not only…
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OSHA Continues to Cite Construction General Contractors for Subcontractor Violations
The lines of liability may not follow construction contract relationships, and a general contractor (GC) can be held liable for the safety and health violations of subcontractors on the worksite….
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What Are Common Consumer Rights Violations in California?
However, violations of these rights are frequent, affecting numerous consumers each year. As a resident of California, or even as a visitor, it’s essential to be aware of these potential…
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Officer Charged In Tyre Nichols’ Death Had Prior Violations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Before a former Memphis Police officer joined in a deadly beating on Tyre Nichols, prompting murder charges against him and four colleagues, Demetrius Haley incurred some…
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Child labor violations soared in fiscal 2023
Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Child labor violations in the United States soared in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, according to data released by the Labor…
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Ireland regulator fines TikTok record €345 million for child data privacy violations – JURIST
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced on Friday a €345m million fine against social media giant TikTok for severe breaches of data protection regulations. The DPC’s investigation into TikTok’s…
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Canada announces sanctions against 13 Russian individuals and 3 entities following human rights violations – JURIST
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly Friday declared new sanctions against 15 Russian individuals and three entities following human rights violations and state-sponsored violence faced by political opponents and…
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Ethiopia unrest in Amhara region prompts allegations of mass arrests and human rights violations – JURIST
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) reported Monday that there have been mass arrests in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, amid instability in the northern Amhara region of the country. Suspects are…
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