Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced Philip Grillo, a former congressional candidate, to 12 months imprisonment for his participation in the January 6th Capitol attack. Despite Grillo’s claims of a potential presidential pardon and attempts to delay sentencing, Lamberth emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and accountability for those who broke the law that day. The judge refuted misinformation surrounding the Jan. 6th prosecutions, stating that no one was prosecuted for protected speech, only for illegal actions. Lamberth’s sentencing underscored the judiciary’s commitment to justice, independent of political influence.
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A study using Texas criminal records from 2012-2018 found that undocumented immigrants had significantly lower arrest rates for violent, property, and drug crimes than U.S.-born citizens. Undocumented immigrants’ arrest rates were consistently less than half that of native-born citizens for most offenses. This research, enabled by Texas’s unique data collection practices, provides a more accurate picture of crime rates by immigration status than previous studies. The study also revealed no evidence suggesting an increase in crime committed by undocumented immigrants during the study period. Further research should examine the replicability of these findings in other jurisdictions.
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In a recent interview, Donald Trump stated his intention to pardon January 6th rioters and end birthright citizenship on his first day back in office. He plans to pursue the latter through executive action, despite its unconstitutionality under the 14th Amendment. Legal experts predict immediate and significant litigation should he attempt either action. Trump falsely claimed that the U.S. is the only country with birthright citizenship and that ending it is necessary.
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President-elect Trump’s appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services has sparked controversy due to Kennedy’s vocal anti-vaccine stance and promotion of the debunked link between autism and childhood vaccines. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence refuting this connection, Trump expressed a desire to investigate the issue, citing a perceived increase in autism diagnoses. This decision is a significant departure from previous statements and raises concerns about the potential erosion of public trust in vaccinations and the agency’s commitment to evidence-based public health policy. Trump maintains support for vaccines, but his statement indicates an openness to exploring this thoroughly discredited claim.
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President-elect Trump intends to swiftly pardon his supporters involved in the January 6th Capitol attack upon assuming office, citing their harsh treatment within the justice system. He will not, however, direct his Attorney General nominee to investigate his political opponents, despite his grievances with the Justice Department and FBI. Trump believes some members of the House January 6th Committee should face jail time for their actions, while asserting that many January 6th defendants were unfairly pressured into guilty pleas. He plans to leave decisions regarding investigations of political adversaries to his appointees, prioritizing the country’s success over retribution.
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The American experiment with public housing, initiated during the New Deal, has been widely considered a failure, marked by deteriorating conditions and concentrated poverty in many projects. However, this outcome wasn’t inevitable; other nations have successfully implemented mixed-income public housing models. From its inception, US public housing faced deliberate undermining through legislation such as the George-Healey Act and the Faircloth Amendment, restricting funding and fostering segregation. Ultimately, decades of underfunding and policy failures led to the current state of disrepair, despite the positive impact public housing has had on millions of residents.
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A Maryland lawsuit alleging Linda McMahon’s complicity in child sexual abuse by former WWE ring announcer Melvin Phillips has been temporarily halted. The suit, filed under a new state law eliminating statutes of limitations for such claims, targets McMahon and WWE for alleged abuse of “ring boys” as young as 13. The case’s progression is currently stayed pending a Maryland Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the 2023 Child Victims Act. McMahon, who denies the allegations, is vigorously defending against the lawsuit.
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Brian Thompson’s murder highlights a critical flaw in the American system: the lack of lawful avenues to address societal grievances, potentially leading to increased violence. While the killing itself is tragic, the widespread online response, ranging from apathy to celebration, reveals a deep-seated public anger towards the healthcare industry and its perceived injustices. This reaction suggests a troubling erosion of empathy and a societal normalization of violence as a means of protest. The lack of condemnation, coupled with the apparent sympathy for the killer’s motives, points to a broader societal crisis demanding attention.
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Thiessen and his co-author advocate for a Biden pardon of Trump, arguing that it’s necessary for national unity despite the numerous charges against him. This call, however, is viewed as a strategic move to further entangle Biden in Trump’s actions rather than a genuine effort at reconciliation. The authors’ prioritization of unity is expected to disappear once Trump regains power, mirroring past instances where similar calls for bipartisan cooperation were selectively applied to Democrats. This pattern suggests a cynical manipulation of the concept of national unity for political gain.
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