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By Johania Charles Miami Times Staff Writer | A circuit court judge has ordered the city of North Miami Beach to absorb Commissioner Michael Joseph’s nearly $50,000 in legal fees defending a lawsuit filed by Commissioner […]

by Andrew Pantazi | A three-judge federal panel unanimously upheld a controversial congressional map backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite accusations he and the Legislature discriminated against Black voters. The judges agreed that the plaintiffs failed to show […]

NNPA NEWSWIRE — @stacybrownmedia | By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentThe DLCC underscored its commitment to combating Republican gerrymandering by supporting efforts for representative maps that accurately reflect the diversity of districts […]

Adrianne Todman. | Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Here’s everything to know about Marcia Fudge’s successor. The unexpected announcement of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge’s forthcoming resignation paved the way […]

TheGrio’s “Running Black” election series profiles Black candidates running for office in the 2024 elections. If successful, each candidate profiled could make history in their state. Hear from them in their own words about what’s at stake […]

by Nichole Manna – On Tuesday, the Jacksonville City Council voted in favor of legislation that will make it harder for the city to settle lawsuits against some employees, possibly putting those employees in jeopardy if a trial […]

THEGRIO STAFF – The former president declared at a Fox News town hall in Iowa on Jan. 10 that “I know who it’s going to be” when questioned about a running mate, but allies said […]

By Stacy M. Brown COMMENTARY NNPA NEWSWIRE — The central focus of the summit is to condemn attacks on civilians and call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. “We are faith leaders and advocates, united in this […]

BLACK HISTORY – NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – @StacyBrownMedia – Just one day before his second sexual assault civil trial was to begin, Trump cruised to a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses, solidifying […]

By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida | via www.miamitimesonline.com – State and federal courts in 2024 are expected to buzz with major Florida cases. Here are 10 legal issues to watch in the new […]