U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for protecting our nation’s borders and enforcing numerous laws at U.S. ports of entry. CBP’s ability to lawfully inspect electronic devices crossing the border is integral to keeping America safe in an increasingly digital world. All travelers crossing the United States border are subject to CBP inspection. […]
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By Brett Tingley published April 2, 2025 “The phenomenon is highly repeatable. We discovered an unplanned new technique for identifying objects entering the earth’s atmosphere.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Earth’s stratosphere. (Image credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images) Researchers with the U.S. military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) […]
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Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting. By Karen Datangel Dec 31, 2024 Cracking Down on Retail Theft Organized retail theft is permanently codified into California law through AB 1802 and SB 982. It is now considered a felony to possess over $950 of items […]
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Remote Proceedings Have Enhanced California’s Courtrooms and Improved Court Participation
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Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience By Elaine Chan Apr 9, 2025 Over the past five years, remote proceedings have become an integral part of ensuring that courts are accessible to all Californians. Thousands of court hearings occur remotely each day, saving Californians millions of trips to courthouses […]
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The Young Women’s Power Lunch, hosted by the Santa Clara Superior Court Outreach Committee, celebrates another successful year with more than 100 in attendance, including middle and high school students and volunteer mentors. By Karen Datangel Apr 3, 2025 The following originally appeared as a post from Judge Julia Alloggiamento (Santa Clara Superior Court) on LinkedIn. […]
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Specialty courts offer treatment, social services, and educational support to defendants dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, and other challenges By Blaine Corren Mar 17, 2025 One late afternoon recently in San Francisco, a modest auditorium slowly filled with people eager to find their seats. Some wore suits or uniforms, but most wore long black robes […]
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32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship By Karen Datangel Mar 11, 2025 Update (Mar. 17, 2025): Trinity Pacific Christian School in Ventura County will once again represent the state of California as the winner of the statewide finals and will advance to the National High School […]
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This month, California courts and the Judicial Council of California join the nation in recognizing Women’s History Month by commemorating the first women judges and justices at each state court level By Karen Datangel Mar 3, 2025 In our first Women’s History Month feature, read profiles of four women who helped advance equality in the state of […]
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Paying tribute to four women who made history in the legal field and helped advance women’s rights in California By Karen Datangel Mar 4, 2024 Read our second Women’s History Month feature on the female judicial officers that broke barriers in California. This month, California courts and the Judicial Council of California join the nation in recognizing […]
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Release Date 01/22/2025 Effective Jan. 22, 2025, USCIS is waiving any and all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident present documentation on their Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that they received the COVID-19 vaccination. USCIS will not issue any Request for Evidence or […]