Several violations of constitutional rights may have led to the tragic and wrongful death of a man in a Florida jail. The full extent of these violations and validity of reports are still under investigation, but the negligence and physical abuse exhibited in this...
Month: January 2012
Obama administration names Munoz to head domestic policy
President Obama Tuesday named a former immigration advocate as his top advisor on domestic policy. The president appointed his senior aide, Cecelia Munoz, to head the Domestic Policy Council. Munoz replaces Melody Barnes, who left the White House position last year....
Registering children’s products could save lives
Most Florida parents would do anything to keep their children safe. They buy the safest cars, carefully monitor foods children eat, and teach them not to talk to strangers. From crossing the street to limited Internet exposure, a parent has much to worry about in...
Government official says family immigration rule change is coming
The Obama Administration is reportedly considering a change in the waiver rules to allow undocumented immigrant spouses and children of U.S. citizens who are in the U.S. to spend more time with their citizen relatives while seeking legal status. The news about the new...
Surgery rules do not apply to all states
Florida is one of 21 states which have rules in place in order to help protect surgery patients from medical malpractice, medical negligence and possible wrongful death scenarios. These rules include having licensing and accreditation concerning procedures of safety...
ICE deports 14-year-old U.S. citizen without checking her identity
A 14-year-old United States citizen grew distraught in 2010 after her grandfather died and her parents divorced. The young teenager ran away from home. The teenager's grandmother tried everything she could think of in an effort to locate her granddaughter. She spent...
Woman with suspended license causes three-car accident
Drivers who knowingly disobey the law can be very dangerous. In many cases, a reckless driver can have his or her license and driving privileges revoked. It is then assumed that the driver will stay off the roads. This is unfortunately not always the case. Some people...