Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on Alligator Alcatraz, pausing construction for 14 days

Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on Alligator Alcatraz, pausing construction for 14 days

A Miami federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order on Alligator Alcatraz, pausing construction involving the controversial migrant detention center as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws. During Thursday’s hearing, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the temporary restraining order will last 14 days and puts a pause on any construction projects involving Alligator…

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Trial begins against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, others over alleged Facebook privacy violations

Trial begins against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, others over alleged Facebook privacy violations

An $8 billion class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders — current and former — began Wednesday, with claims stemming from the 2018 privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. Investors allege in their lawsuit that Meta did not fully disclose the risks that Facebook users’ personal information…

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Federal judge to pause Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit

Federal judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order in class action suit

A federal judge in New Hampshire said Thursday he will certify a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it. Judge Joseph LaPlante announced his decision after an hour-long hearing and issued a written order soon after. The…

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