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Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his bribery and corruption conviction. Menendez, who served as New Jersey’s Senator from 2006 to 2024, accepted nearly $500,000 in cash, a luxury vehicle, home furnishings, and gold bars from the Egyptian government. Former Senator Menendez was also subjected […]

US Representative Anna Paulina Luna’s (R-FL) push to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt could result in the latter’s incarceration. Representative Luna’s efforts follow the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) announcement they would not investigate AG Garland despite the House finding him in contempt of Congress. Inherent contempt is one of three options available […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new Florida bill would strengthen the penalties for driving without a valid license, making third-time offenders liable for a stint in jail. Though the bill passed the committee unanimously, concerns were raised over the impact on immigrant drivers. SB 1324, sponsored by Republican Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, creates a three-level process for […]

Tallahassee, Fl- Hillsborough County Representative Traci Koster (R) has introduced a bill that would limit participation in compensation benefits for relatives of wrongfully incarcerated people.  HB 37 would prevent relatives of a deceased wrongfully incarcerated person from filing a petition for compensation on their behalf. Florida statutes mandate a minimum compensation amount of $50,000 per […]