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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez says she plans to file articles of impeachment against Supreme Court justices after a ruling that granted former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for official acts.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces plans to file articles of impeachment against Supreme Court justices

TheDailyBeast

Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a withering dissent to the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling on Monday, writing that U.S. presidents will now be able to assassinate political rivals and accept bribes with impunity while they’re in office.That’s a dangerous precedent to set, Sotomayor wrote, especially as the increasingly unpredictable Donald Trump seeks a return to the White House. “The president of the United States is the most powerful person in the country, and possibly the world,” Sotomayor wrote. “When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority’s reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution.”That is...

Sotomayor Offers Terrifying List of Things Trump Could Do as President After Immunity Ruling

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Hill

Breaking: Trump wins immunity case, SCOTUS says president can’t be prosecuted for ‘official’ acts Robby Soave and Nayyera Haq react to the Supreme Court’s decision to grand Donald Trump presidential immunity. Biden support collapses post-debate, speculation mounts he could drop out Robby Soave and Nayyera Haq discuss the media’s reaction to President Joe Biden’s botched…

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Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Business Insider

The liberal Supreme Court justice issued a blistering dissent to the conservative majority's ruling that presidents have immunity for official acts.

Sotomayor says the president can now 'assassinate a political rival' without facing prosecution

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Tuesday they will introduce legislation in response to the increased ethics concerns related to the Supreme Court. Raskin and Ocasio-Cortez, who serve as the ranking and vice-ranking members, respectively, on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, were part of a committee roundtable Tuesday regarding these concerns.…

Ocasio-Cortez, Raskin to introduce legislation to ‘rein in a fundamentally unaccountable and rogue’ Supreme Court

NBC News

In major win for Trump, high court derails special prosecutor's case; Trump calls Supreme Court decision a 'big win' for the constitution and democracy; Pressure remains on Biden campaign after debate performance; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

The Supreme Court released a slew of new rulings on Friday morning, but, once again, none of them included the decision weighing heaviest on Americans’ minds—whether Donald Trump should be granted king-like immunity for his criminal indictments. Friday marks 114 days since the case was accepted by the high court—an inexcusable amount of time to rule on something so consequential to the country, a top legal expert tells The Daily Beast. Laurence Tribe, a constitutional law professor at Harvard University, said Friday it’s clear that the Supreme Court, which has operated with a comfortable conservative majority since Trump’s presidency, is...

What the Hell Is Going on With the Supreme Court’s Trump Ruling?

New York City, NY

Democratic Reps. Jamie Raskin and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called into question whether US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has taken any action to address the storm cloud of scandals surrounding the Supreme Court, in a new letter obtained first by CNN.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamie Raskin seeking answers from Chief Justice John Roberts over Supreme Court ethics

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

UPI News

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., says she plans to file impeachment articles against at least one U.S. Supreme Court justice after Monday's ruling to grant partial immunity to former President Donald Trump.

After ruling on immunity, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for impeachment of court justices

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Bryce Gruber

One of the gnarliest creatures the New York area has ever had to deal with is the lanternfly. We've all seen the videos of people doing their best to trap and eliminate their invasive critters that don't seem to quit.

Leave Your Weeds to Kill The Worst Bugs in New York

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES – President Biden on Saturday night said he expects the winner of this year’s presidential election will likely have the chance to fill two vacancies on the Supreme Court – a decision he warned would be “one of the scariest parts” if his Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, is successful in his bid for a second term.

Biden says the next president may get to name two Supreme Court justices

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced on Monday that he has fined Unite Health Share Ministries $300,000 for illegally selling insurance in Washington.

Unite Health Fined $300K for Unauthorized Insurance Sales

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Democratic View: What does the Fourth of July mean to this democrat?

I love Independence Day. When I was a kid, the Fourth promised an unlimited supply of hotdogs, potato chips and Coke, guzzled down while watching fireworks....

Democratic View: What does the Fourth of July mean to this democrat?

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