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A CBS News analysis reveals a trend of "venue shopping" among lawyers litigating divisive political issues, with both conservatives and liberals seeking favorable federal jurisdictions. Conservatives often target small Texas courts, like Amarillo, where Republican appointees preside, while liberals have favored the 9th Circuit and Massachusetts for cases against the Trump administration. The Supreme Court is currently evaluating the implications of nationwide injunctions, which could significantly affect policy enforcement and the dynamics of judicial influence...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Baltimore seized $875,000 worth of marijuana concealed in a shipment labeled as men's overalls, containing over 200 pounds of the drug in 155 vacuum-sealed packages destined for Belgium. This incident highlights a growing trend among transnational criminal organizations attempting to export U.S.-based marijuana to international markets, particularly in Europe and Africa, where it can yield significantly higher profits. The investigation is ongoing, with CBP noting an average...

An international student in South Dakota, Priya Saxena from India, recently earned a doctorate and a master’s degree while battling the Trump administration’s attempt to deport her after her visa was revoked over a minor traffic offense. Her attorney secured a preliminary injunction preventing her detention or deportation, highlighting the arbitrary nature of the government's actions against international students. The case has sparked criticism regarding immigration policies, particularly as Saxena's graduation coincided with a controversial...

A federal magistrate judge has dismissed trespassing charges against 98 undocumented migrants arrested for entering a National Defense Area in New Mexico, linked to an Arizona military base, citing insufficient evidence that they knew they were entering the restricted zone. Judge Gregory B. Wormuth ruled that the government failed to demonstrate the defendants' awareness of the area's restrictions due to difficult terrain, although a separate misdemeanor charge of illegal entry remains. The judge's decision aligns...

Charl Kleinhaus, a 46-year-old white South African farmer, has relocated to a budget hotel in Buffalo, New York, under a controversial U.S. policy aimed at protecting Afrikaners from alleged persecution in South Africa. He claims to have fled after receiving death threats and endorses the actions of former President Trump, who expedited refugee status for him and others. Critics, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, label Kleinhaus and his group as "cowards," accusing them of...

Extreme Heat in TexasParts of Texas are experiencing an extreme heat wave, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits, feeling hotter than the Sahara Desert due to a heat dome. Central and southern regions are facing heat index values between 105°F and 108°F, with several cities, including Houston and San Antonio, expected to break daily temperature records. A heat advisory is in effect, warning of potential heat-related illnesses, as oppressive conditions are set to persist...