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DHS Announces Deportation Flight to Haiti
The Department of Homeland Security said more than 100 people were deported to Haiti on July 16, including individuals with U.S. criminal convictions or charges.
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New Mexico Woman Pleads Guilty to $4M Medicaid Fraud
Dorothea Irving admitted conspiring with a non-emergency medical transport company to submit false claims for ineligible and non-existent trips to medical appointments.
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Florida Laboratory Agrees to Pay $9.8M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Self-Disclosure of Compensation
NeoGenomics Laboratories Inc. agreed to pay $9,813,260 to resolve allegations involving below-market consulting services and referral-based compensation arrangements.
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DHS and DOJ Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers,5
DHS and DOJ announced denaturalization actions against 10 naturalized U.S. citizens accused of offenses including child sexual abuse, fraud, immigration violations, and cocaine trafficking.
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Removing financial barriers to court participation
Civil fee waivers can help litigants participate in civil cases when court-related costs create financial obstacles. A national report examines waiver practices and implementation.
scotusblog.com
Supreme Court agrees to hear case on whether airplane was improperly seized for transporting a six-pack of beer
The Supreme Court will review Ken Jouppi’s challenge to the forfeiture of his $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought beer to an Alaskan village where alcohol is prohibited.
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Co-Founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia Sentenced to Life in Prison and Ordered to Forfeit $15
Ismael Zambada Garcia pleaded guilty to leading a continuing criminal enterprise and a RICO charge. He was sentenced to life in prison and ordered to forfeit $15 billion.
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ICE Deports Mexican National Wanted on International Murder Warrant
DHS said ICE deported David Vargas-Rivera to Mexico after his arrest in Texas. Mexican authorities received him on July 14, 2026.
sec.gov
Zan Shaikh and Bright Vision Distribution LLC, d/b/a Mining Automatic
The SEC alleges that Zan Shaikh and Mining Automatic raised approximately $22 million from more than 380 investors through a purported crypto asset mining scheme and misused investor funds.
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Justice Department Files Denaturalization Actions Against 10 Naturalized Citizens
The Justice Department filed complaints in various federal courts alleging that 10 naturalized citizens concealed crimes or misrepresented facts during the immigration process.
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Justice Department Complaint Leads to Revocation of Naturalized Citizenship of Bosnia War Crimes Suspect
A federal court revoked Sead Miljkovic’s naturalized U.S. citizenship after finding that he concealed his identity and provided false testimony to government officials.
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Dallas Seafood Business Fined $250,000 for Falsifying Country of Origin for Salmon
Seafood Supply Co. pleaded guilty to two Lacey Act counts after designating Chilean salmon as salmon from Scotland or other European countries.
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Guatemalan National Extradited to the United States Admits to Role in 2021 Alien Smuggling Mass Casualty Event in Chi,
Tomas Quino Canil pleaded guilty to charges arising from a 2021 tractor-trailer crash in Chiapas, Mexico, that killed more than 50 people and injured over 100.
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United States Seizes More than 1,000 Internet Domains Used to Illegally Stream World Cup 2026 Matches
The Justice Department said more than 1,000 domains were seized during three U.S. actions targeting unauthorized streams of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
scotusblog.com
Almost Half of Americans View SCOTUS as Political
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll found that 46 percent of Americans believe the Supreme Court rules on Trump administration policies based on political views rather than law.
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When it comes to getting the Supreme Court’s attention, does one state have an edge?
Five of the 35 cases with an individual or family on one side of the case argued before the Supreme Court during the 2025-26 term centered on Texans. The pattern may reflect Texas’ population, litigation activity and connection to the 5th U
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US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii
The Defense Department identified 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, who were killed in Jordan while supporting a U.S. mission against the Islamic State group.
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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on a sealed warrant as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges.
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Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team
President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy after a tournament marked by visa disputes, political tensions and cultural celebrations in the United States.
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Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump’s claims about midterm risks
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states they could face penalties for resisting federal election demands, while judges have blocked key initiatives and the SAVE Act remains stalled in the Senate.
