-Editorial Mexico’s ruling coalition secured the necessary votes to approve a controversial judicial reform bill, igniting a political firestorm in the capital. It was approved 86 votes in favor and 41 against. The proposed overhaul, which critics argue threatens the rule of law, gained momentum when opposition senator Miguel Angel …
September, 2024
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6 September
Imperial County Woman Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for First-Degree Murder
-Editorial On September 3, 2024, Kimberly Vega was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for her role in the first-degree murder of Pablo Dominguez in El Centro on July 6, 2021. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Jessica G. Moreno, with the El Centro Police …
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1 September
Historic Cross-Border Partnership Launched to Combat Violence and Support Victims
-Editorial San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today the start of a historic partnership with the Attorney General of the State of Baja California, the State of Baja California Justice Center for Women, and the DA’s One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center. There are nearly …
August, 2024
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29 August
Administrative Stay of Keeping Families Together
-Editorial On August 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an administrative stay in the case of Texas v. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), halting the agency from granting parole in place under the Keeping Families Together initiative for a duration of 14 …
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14 August
Imperial County D.A. Hosted Human Trafficking Workshop to Combat Local Concerns
-Editorial On August 6th and 7th, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with Imperial Valley College and San Diego State University – Imperial Valley, held a Human Trafficking Workshop. The event aimed to address human trafficking issues within the region by bringing together local leaders and community partners. …
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1 August
Trademark Opposition
By: Jaime Israel Davila Gomez, Attorney In our country, since 2018, a procedure called opposition has been incorporated into the process of trademark registration applications, and although it is simple, it has had significant repercussions. This figure will be briefly explained. If a trademark application is submitted to the Mexican …
July, 2024
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31 July
Biden Slams Supreme Court Extremism, Proposes Term Limits and Ethics Code
-Editorial In a Monday address in Austin commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, President Joe Biden called for sweeping reforms of the U.S. Supreme Court, criticizing recent decisions that he argued have granted Presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution. Biden described this immunity as making a President …
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26 July
Governor Marina del Pilar Launches Construction of Women’s Justice Center in Mexicali
-Editorial To ensure a facility that provides protection and support for all women, girls, and adolescents in Baja California, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda oversaw the groundbreaking of the Women’s Justice Center (CEJUM) in Mexicali, marking the third such center established during her administration. The Executive Branch leader reiterated …
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12 July
Imperial County DA’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict for Driving Under the Influence of Xanax
-Editorial On July 12, 2024, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office successfully obtained a guilty verdict in a jury trial for misdemeanor driving under the influence of Xanax. The jury, composed of 12 members, unanimously agreed that Senior Deputy District Attorney John Harter had proven the case beyond a reasonable …
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2 July
USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2024 and Continues Its Commitment to Naturalization
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming approximately 11,000 new citizens in more than 195 naturalization ceremonies between June 28 and July 5. These ceremonies demonstrate our government’s commitment to welcoming immigrants and promoting the benefits of U.S. citizenship for all who are …
