The question of whether Mexican cartels can face civil lawsuits in U.S. federal courts is complex and involves multiple legal, political, and practical considerations. While there is no straightforward precedent for suing cartels directly in U.S. civil courts, recent developments…
Pharmaceutical companies’ liability for fentanyl distribution is a complex and highly debated issue involving legal, ethical, and regulatory dimensions. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid used medically for pain management but has also become a major driver of the opioid…
Parents may have legal grounds to sue over a teen’s fentanyl overdose death, but whether they can successfully do so depends on various factors including who or what is being sued, the circumstances of the overdose, and applicable laws. Lawsuits…
China is currently facing significant legal and governmental actions related to the flooding of fentanyl into the United States, but these are primarily in the form of criminal indictments and sanctions rather than traditional civil lawsuits directly against the Chinese…
Several U.S. states have initiated lawsuits related to fentanyl trafficking at the southern border, reflecting growing concerns about the opioid crisis and the role of cross-border drug smuggling in fueling it. These legal actions generally target the federal government and…
The question of whether ranchers can sue over property damage caused by illegal migrants involves several legal, practical, and policy considerations. Ranchers, who often own large tracts of land near border areas, sometimes experience damage to fences, crops, water systems,…
Sheriffs across various parts of the United States have increasingly taken legal action against the federal government, alleging failures related to border security and immigration enforcement. These lawsuits generally claim that federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is actively backing lawsuits challenging state laws that ban or heavily restrict certain firearms, particularly semiautomatic rifles and magazines with higher capacities. These legal actions are part of a broader effort by the NRA to…
State Attorneys General (AGs) are increasingly poised to sue over federal crime policies, particularly when they perceive those policies as infringing on state sovereignty, conflicting with state laws, or exceeding federal authority. This trend reflects ongoing tensions between state and…
Families of crime victims are increasingly suing sanctuary city mayors, holding them accountable for policies they believe contribute to violent crime by limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. These lawsuits argue that sanctuary policies, which restrict local law enforcement from…