On May 6, 2023, the Biden administration lifted pandemic-related asylum restrictions, leading to an influx of migrants attempting to cross into the United States from Mexico. This put a strain on the nation’s immigration system, but the Biden administration was dealt a legal setback when a federal judge temporarily blocked its attempt to release migrants more quickly when Border Patrol holding stations are full. The ruling came just hours before the Title 42 border restrictions expired, raising concerns about overcrowding in migrant facilities.
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Marine veteran Daniel Penny has been charged with manslaughter in the second degree in connection with the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway train. Video footage shows Penny restraining Neely in a chokehold for close to 15 minutes, and Penny is currently being held without bail. The case has sparked outrage among many New Yorkers and is being closely watched by the public.
Peruvian authorities have issued an order allowing Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, to be temporarily extradited to the United States to face charges of extortion. Van der Sloot is currently serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for unrelated charges, and his attorney has said he plans to fight the extradition order. Natalee's mother, Beth Holloway, expressed her gratitude to U.S. and Peruvian authorities and hopes that van der Sloot will "answer for his crimes" in the U.S. The extradition has brought the mystery surrounding Natalee Holloway's disappearance back into the spotlight, but it is unclear when the extradition will take place.
The United Kingdom has seen the birth of its first babies created using an experimental technique known as mitochondrial donation, which combines DNA from three people to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases. The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has confirmed that fewer than five babies have been born this way and that the technique has been rigorously tested and regulated to ensure its safety and effectiveness. The technique is only used in cases where the mother is at risk of passing on serious genetic diseases to her children and is not used to create designer babies or to alter the characteristics of the baby.
Two FDA advisory panels have voted unanimously to recommend that a birth control pill, called Opill, become available without a prescription, which would make it the first birth control pill available for over-the-counter sales in the United States. The FDA is not required to follow the recommendation, but the vote is expected to weigh heavily on its final decision, expected in late summer. Advocates argue that over-the-counter access to birth control would make it more accessible and reduce the need for doctor visits.
The Biden administration has finalized a sweeping restriction on asylum that will disqualify migrants from U.S. protection if they fail to request refugee status in a third country before arriving in the United States. The regulation is intended to discourage illegal immigration and protect the safety of migrants, while also reducing the backlog of asylum cases in the U.S. immigration system. Hundreds of U.S. asylum officers have been trained to enforce the restriction and it is expected to be published on Wednesday, just before Title 42 is set to expire.
At the 154th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen named Buddy Holly won the prestigious Best in Show award, marking the first time a PBGV has won the award. Co-owned and handled by Janice Hayes, Buddy Holly beat out six other finalists, including a Pekingese aiming to bring home the third trophy in 11 years for its breed. Buddy Holly's win is a major accomplishment for the PBGV breed, and a testament to the hard work and dedication of Hayes and her team.
A federal jury in New York has found former President Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation in a civil trial stemming from allegations of rape against writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages for her battery and defamation claims, and found that Trump had defamed her by calling her claims a "hoax" and "a con job". The verdict is a significant victory for Carroll and other women who have accused Trump of sexual misconduct.