Maryland judge Jennifer Schiffer sentenced Adnan Syed to time served for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in 1999, with five years of supervised probation, under a new state law for crimes committed as a minor. Syed, now 43, maintains his innocence and has a job at Georgetown University. The victim’s family expressed gratitude for the court’s decision, which reinstated Syed’s conviction after it was vacated and highlighted the importance of victims’ rights in criminal justice proceedings.
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Donald Trump invokes 18th century law to declare invasion by gangs and speed deportations – Chicago Tribune
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to accelerate mass deportations of individuals in the country illegally, citing an alleged invasion by a Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua. A federal judge in Washington blocked the administration from deporting five Venezuelans, leading to legal battles over Trump's use of the Act. The Trump administration appealed the restraining order, arguing that halting presidential actions before announcement could hinder national security measures. Full Article
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