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Federal judge pauses discovery in Abrego Garcia case for 1 week

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge is temporarily pausing discovery in the case of the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis issued an order Wednesday evening pausing expedited discovery in the case for seven days. The move came after the Trump... Read More.

DOJ unseals first terrorism case against alleged Tren de Aragua member

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Prosecutors have unsealed federal terrorism charges targeting an alleged "high-ranking" member of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang who was arrested in Colombia late last month, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, also referred to as "Chuqui," is the first... Read More.

DOJ unseals 1st terrorism case against alleged Tren de Aragua member

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Prosecutors have unsealed federal terrorism charges targeting an alleged "high-ranking" member of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang who was arrested in Colombia late last month, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, also referred to as "Chuqui," is the first... Read More.

Judge appears inclined to permanently block Trump order targeting law firm

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge appeared inclined Wednesday to enter a permanent ruling barring the Trump administration from implementing an executive order targeting the law firm of Perkins Coie, after repeatedly pressing a government attorney over whether President Donald Trump's sweeping efforts to target... Read More.

State of emergency declared as New Jersey wildfire explodes to 12,000 acres

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) -- A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,000 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames.The Jones Road Wildfire was... Read More.

Authorities identify victims in cold case associated with Gilgo Beach murders

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Authorities in New York are offering a $25,000 reward for information in the cold case murders of an Army veteran and her 2-year-old child, who were recently identified years after their remains were discovered on Long Island, in a case that... Read More.

Key Karen Read murder trial witness Kerry Roberts says victim has been forgotten

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Karen Read arrived in court Tuesday for the first day of her second murder trial as her defense team maintains her innocence, saying she is the victim of a botched investigation and law enforcement cover-up.However, prosecutors allege that a drunk and... Read More.

Why 3D printing could make housing cheaper and more sustainable

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The sawmills of Maine generate a lot of wood waste each year: 1 million tons to be exact. For years, it was just discarded as a byproduct of the lumber industry. Now researchers at the University of Maine's Advanced Structures & Composite... Read More.

Federal judge sets hearing for next week to decide if Columbia student should be released

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(COLCHESTER, Vt.) -- A federal judge in Vermont set a hearing for next Wednesday to decide whether to release Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia student who was arrested last week, while his case proceeds.Mahdawi, who was arrested last Monday during his citizenship interview, was present... Read More.

Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III to be sentenced Wednesday

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.) -- Robert Crimo III, the gunman who killed seven people and injured dozens in a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022, will be sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty in March.Survivors and relatives of those killed in... Read More.