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Justice Department sues Fayette County over alleged voting rights violations
The Justice Department has initiated legal action against Fayette County, Tennessee, accusing the Board of County Commissioners of infringing upon Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Maryland governor proposes major tax overhaul amid looming budget deficit
Governor Wes Moore of Maryland has proposed significant tax changes to address the state's projected $3 billion budget deficit for fiscal year 2026.
FTC enacts new rules on children's online privacy protection
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), introducing new requirements for the collection, use, and disclosure of children's personal information.
New Orleans man pleads guilty in staged collision scheme leading to murder
Ryan J. Harris, also known as "Red," has pled guilty to charges related to a scheme involving staged automobile collisions in New Orleans.
Pharmacy burglary leader sentenced to over seventeen years in federal prison
Keith Brown, a convicted felon from Humble, Texas, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for leading a criminal organization responsible for numerous pharmacy burglaries across multiple states.
Placer County man sentenced for interstate transportation of minor for sexual offense
Ryan Davidek, a 40-year-old resident of Lincoln, California, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. U.S. District Judge Troy L....
Ohio man charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
An Ohio resident has been apprehended in connection with the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Iowa doctor jailed for HIPAA violations involving unauthorized access to medical records
An Iowa emergency room doctor has been sentenced to a month in jail for violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez-Roman, 31, from Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty on June 28,...
Des Moines man sentenced for distributing fatal dose of fentanyl
A Des Moines man, Kenneth Leroy Quinn, also known as "Coach K," has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison.
FTC takes action against Greystar over alleged deceptive rent practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Colorado have initiated legal action against Greystar, a leading manager of multi-family rental properties in the United States.
EPA orders Borinquen Containers Corporation to address Clean Air Act violations
Borinquen Containers Corporation has agreed to comply with an order from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address violations of the Clean Air Act at its facilities in Hatillo, Puerto Rico.
FTC acts against GM over unauthorized driver data practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar over allegations of unauthorized collection, use, and sale of drivers' precise geolocation data and driving behavior information.
CDT submits input on ethical guidelines for pervasive data research
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has submitted comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) regarding ethical guidelines for research using pervasive data.
Joint council plans child safety toolkit after global workshop
Australia's eSafety Commissioner and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, under the Australia – United States Joint Council on Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation, hosted a workshop in Washington, D.C., from December 10 to December 11,...
Federal charges filed against multiple defendants over child sex abuse material since late 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office in Tucson, Arizona, has charged 22 individuals with federal crimes related to child sex abuse material (CSAM) since October 2023.
Honduran national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Evin Enrique Funez Cruz, a 22-year-old Honduran national, has been charged with reentry of a removed alien.
Fayat Group settles for $11M over clean air act violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have reached a settlement with Fayat S.A.S. and nine subsidiaries for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
Department of Labor enforces penalties on contractor over illegal child labor practices
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with QSI LLC, a cleaning contractor based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
VA expands digital memorials allowing veterans to document personal stories
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM), a digital platform dedicated to honoring veterans and service members, by introducing a new feature called "Your Story, Your Legacy."
Research reveals daughters often favored by parents over sons
Psychologists are examining the complexities of parental favoritism, revealing that it may not be a myth after all.
Commerce publishes guidelines on generative AI and open data
In late 2023, the Department of Commerce's Commerce Data Governance Board initiated the AI and Open Government Data Working Group.
U.S. Treasury sanctions individuals and entities aiding North Korean weapon programs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two individuals and four entities for generating illicit revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
EPA finalizes updated cleanup plan for New Jersey Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized changes to its cleanup plan for the Welsbach & General Gas Mantle Superfund Site, located at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in New Jersey.
U.S. Border Patrol arrests suspect wanted by INTERPOL near Dulzura
Agents from the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector have apprehended a man wanted by INTERPOL for sexual abuse of a minor.
Settlement resolves alleged discrimination against veteran with service animal
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has reached a settlement agreement with OptumServe Health Services, Inc., a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.