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NY AG Urges Supreme Court to Preserve TPS for Haitian Immigrants

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to preserve Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitian immigrants. The brief argues that terminating TPS would harm public health, safety, and economies, and disrupt families.

In the Int. of: L.G., Appeal of: C.G. - Parental Rights Termination

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the termination of parental rights for C.G. concerning her two minor sons, L.G. and N.G. The appeal stemmed from concerns regarding the mother's mental health and drug use impacting her ability to parent and maintain the children's safety.

Com. v. Felix - Criminal Post-Conviction Relief

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in Com. v. Felix, affirming the dismissal of the appellant's second PCRA petition. The court granted the appellant's counsel's petition to withdraw, finding the appeal to be without merit.

Com. v. Sanders, K. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's judgment of sentence against Keith Lamont Sanders. The appeal stemmed from a conviction for disorderly conduct after Sanders failed to appear for a trial de novo.

Com. v. Riggle, S. - Non-Precedential Decision

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in Com. v. Riggle, S. The case involves an appeal from a judgment of sentence for summary harassment. The court affirmed the conviction.

Com. v. Blenker, B. - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a judgment of sentence for Brittany Michel Blenker, who was convicted of trafficking in individuals, possession with intent to deliver, and corruption of minors. The court granted counsel's petition to withdraw, finding the appeal to be frivolous.

Com. v. Pitts - PCRA Appeal Dismissal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in Com. v. Pitts, affirming the dismissal of the appellant's Post Conviction Relief Act petition. The court granted the appellant's counsel's motion to withdraw.

Commonwealth v. Taylor - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of a PCRA petition filed by Calvin Marquis Taylor. The decision addresses facts related to a traffic stop involving alleged marijuana use and possession.

Commonwealth v. Bennett - PCRA Appeal Decision

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision affirming the denial of Davalin Charles Bennett's serial petition for Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) relief. The appeal concerned the timeliness of his claims, including illegal sentencing and newly-discovered facts.

C.J.K. v. Thomas, J. - Negligence Case Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of C.J.K. v. Thomas, J. The court affirmed the lower court's order granting summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a negligence case involving a minor. The decision is based on the specific facts and legal arguments presented in this appeal.