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Windsor court updates operations amid renovation, water event closures
In response to a water event on April 18, 2025, at the 55 Railroad Way location in White River Junction, renovations have been underway.
Lawsuit filed against Illinois officials over prolonged vehicle seizure
On April 14, 2025, the Liberty Justice Center initiated legal action against the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and the Winnebago County State’s Attorney.
Liberty Justice Center files amicus brief in the Olivier v. City of Brandon case
The Liberty Justice Center has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Gabriel Olivier, a resident of Mississippi, in his legal battle against a city ordinance that limits free speech.
Liberty Justice Center challenges "Liberation Day" tariffs in court
The Liberty Justice Center has initiated legal actions against the Trump Administration over the imposition of "Liberation Day" tariffs, challenging the authority to implement these tariffs without congressional consent.
Mexican national indicted for allegedly bringing immigrants across U.S.-Canada border
A Mexican man has been indicted for allegedly bringing unauthorized immigrants into the United States.
Queens man sentenced in firearm and drug case
A resident of Queens, New York, Anthony Phelps, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for charges related to firearms and illegal drugs.
Guatemalan man indicted for alleged child smuggling and fraudulent sponsorship in the US
On Thursday, a federal grand jury indicted a man on charges related to smuggling an unaccompanied alien child into the United States and submitting false statements to the Office of Refugee Resettlement to obtain custody of the minor.
Ohio unemployment rises despite job growth in March
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has provided an analysis of the latest jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, noting a rise in the state's unemployment rate.
North Carolina man sentenced to 135 months for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine
A Sanford resident, Antwan Lopez Clemons, received a sentence of over 11 years in prison in Winston-Salem for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Guilty verdict for Mexican national linked to Jalisco Cartel in major drug trafficking case
A federal jury in Spokane, Washington, has convicted Luis Esquivel-Bolanos, also known as “Colorado,” on multiple drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Kentucky man receives 25-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking
A Waynesburg, Kentucky man, Steven Fellmy, aged 46, has been sentenced to 300 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Los Angeles man sentenced to 27 months for money laundering conspiracy
Daniel Hooker, a 36-year-old resident of Los Angeles, has received a 27-month prison sentence from U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins.
U.S. Attorney's Office charges 329 individuals in Arizona for immigration-related offenses
During the week from April 12 to April 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 329 individuals with immigration-related criminal conduct.
Okemah resident pleads guilty to federal firearm charge
Eric Jason Franklin, a 53-year-old resident of Okemah, Oklahoma, has admitted guilt to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Felon indicted on firearm charge following lewd act arrest in D.C
Lawrence A. Jordan, a 44-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on a federal firearm charge.
Houston man pleads guilty to identity document fraud in Mississippi
A Houston resident, Kenny Hoang Nguyen, aged 31, has entered a guilty plea for the possession of more than five identity documents intended for unlawful use.
California DOJ investigates officer-involved shooting in Newport Beach
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Newport Beach, California.
Highland Park man sentenced to 20 years for violent robberies
Christopher Bey, a 50-year-old resident of Highland Park, Michigan, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
Federal grand jury indicts Honduran national for illegal reentry and identity theft
A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has charged a Honduran national with illegal reentry, social security fraud, and identity theft.
Houston man pleads guilty to fentanyl charges on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
A man from Houston, Texas, Jeffrey Daster Torres, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution of fentanyl after traveling to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.