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American David Barnes' appeal for release from a Russian detention center was denied, leading to increased concerns for his future among family and friends in Alabama. A Moscow judge extended his sentence by six months and ordered psychiatric treatment, despite his attorney arguing the case lacked jurisdiction. Convicted of abusing his sons based on allegations from his ex-wife, Barnes, now serving the longest sentence for an American in Russia, hopes for a U.S. prisoner exchange,...

A shooting at Florida State University on Thursday resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, with 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the stepson of a local sheriff's deputy, identified as the suspect. Ikner, who had access to his stepmother's weapons, was shot and hospitalized after not complying with law enforcement commands. The incident is under investigation, with a focus on Ikner's background, including a prior international custody dispute. Full Article

A 19-year-old Kansas City resident, Owen McIntire, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to Tesla vehicles at a dealership on March 17, while home for spring break. He faces federal charges for unlawful possession of a destructive device and malicious damage by fire, with prosecutors emphasizing the severity of the attack, which caused significant damage. This incident follows another arrest related to arson against Tesla properties, reflecting a troubling trend of vandalism against the company...

A Maryland man, Kilmar Ábrego García, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration and recently moved to a new prison after being held in a notorious facility. Senator Chris Van Hollen, who met Ábrego García during a visit to El Salvador, reported that he was traumatized and had not committed any crimes, while his family and attorneys deny allegations of gang affiliation. Despite a Supreme Court order for his return to the...

A federal judge, Julia Kobick, partially blocked a Trump administration policy banning "X" markers on passports for nonbinary individuals, siding with the ACLU's lawsuit. The ruling allows six transgender and nonbinary plaintiffs to obtain passports reflecting their gender identity, citing the policy's irrational prejudice and failure to meet legal scrutiny. The ACLU plans to extend this victory to all transgender Americans, asserting that the policy creates harmful barriers and undermines equal protection under the law....

Hundreds of international students in the U.S. are facing legal uncertainty due to the Trump administration's deportation efforts and visa revocations, particularly affecting those involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Many, like a Boston University graduate who recently received his work permit, have found their student visa status unexpectedly terminated, leading to fears of deportation. Immigration attorneys report an increase in such cases, and there are concerns that this targeting could harm U.S. innovation and deter foreign...