Verdicts & Settlements

California Court: Border Patrol Can’t Ask About Immigration Status Without Reasonable Suspicion

A federal court in California has ordered U.S Border Patrol to refrain from interrogating passersby about their immigration status without first having a good reason to do so. According to The New York Times, U.S. District Juge Jennifer L. Thurston’s Tuesday ruling found that the Border Patrol’s “stop-and-arrest” tactics violate the Fourth Amendment. Thurston also







Business

Shumaker Advisors Named Among “Top-Performing Lobbying Firms” in Washington, D.C. by Bloomberg Government 

With decades of combined experience in congressional offices, trade associations, corporate advocacy, and campaign strategy, the Shumaker Advisors D.C. team continues to build on its reputation for trusted guidance, effective coalition building, and policy advocacy that drives impact. 



Lawsuits & Litigation

Troubled Missionary Group Faces Another Child Abuse Lawsuit

A Florida-based Christian organization has been accused of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse and victimization of young children. According to NBC News, the lawsuit was filed against defendant Ethnos360, a nonprofit formerly known as New Tribes Mission. Ethnos360 sends missionaries, along with their family members, to sites around the world. In 2019,