Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre during college
Retired judges are touring the Rust Belt to warn about the "grave danger" to the rule of law in America, citing increased threats against judges and a decline in public trust. The "Justice in Motion" tour aims to defend judicial independence and bolster confidence in the court system.
Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering activist Charlie Kirk, are presenting their case in a Utah court. They are challenging ballistics and DNA evidence, and questioning statements made by Robinson, aiming to prevent the case from going to trial.
India has approved a manufacturing joint venture between China's Vivo and local firm Dixon Technologies. This 51/49 venture, majority-owned by Dixon, allows Vivo to manufacture smartphones in India and could serve as a template for other Chinese brands, boosting India's role beyond Apple's export dominance.
President Trump has removed the last bipartisan members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) just months before the midterms. Democrats and voting rights advocates condemned the move, citing concerns about election interference and politicization.
Disability rights advocates expressed concerns after a U.S. Department of Education call regarding plans to move special education offices to HHS. Advocates fear increased bureaucracy and confusion, despite assurances that federal protections for students with disabilities will remain intact.
The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-1 to approve preliminary plans for a 250-foot arch near the National Mall, but debate continues over whether the 1910 Height of Buildings Act applies to federal structures. The Interior Department argues it does not, while critics fear it could reshape DC's skyline.
