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At their February 18, 2025 monthly school board meeting, the Somerset County Board of Education responded to a mandate sent out by the U.S. Department of Education that reaffirms discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin is illegal and morally reprehensible. This letter explains and reiterates existing legal requirements under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution, and other relevant authorities. In the spirit of the aforementioned federal mandate and existing federal anti-discrimination laws, the Somerset County Board of Education voted unanimously to uphold all existing…
The Somerset County Board of Education introduced and welcomed their new board attorneys of Schifanelli Law, LLP at their February 18, 2025 monthly board meeting. Marc Schifanelli and his wife Gordana Schifanelli will be representing the board and providing legal counsel and guidance moving forward. The board has a goal to drastically improve education across the district in several critical areas, that include: parental rights in education, curriculum, academic proficiency, fiscal responsibility, student behavior, school safety, and transparency. The board chose the Schifanellis, because of their unique background and multifaceted skill set that makes them a viable solution provider in…
Maryland House Bill 1185 “Right to Play” sits in the Ways and Means Committee and has not been heard or made any advancements. This bill would allow homeschoolers to participate on public school teams. Since this bill is in the Ways and Means Committee, the committee’s Chair (Vanessa Atterbeary) usually blocks anything that’s not part of the liberal agenda. Anything that democrats oppose is blocked by not allowing a bill to advance or even be heard. This is one of many examples that proves their discriminatory ideology of diversity, equity, and inclusion is both conditional and hypocritical.
Authorities are looking into a shooting involving a state trooper that took place in Somerset County on Sunday evening. The incident happened around 8:00 PM in Marion Station. According to officials, Maryland State Police were performing a criminal investigation when they identified a suspect in the 5600 block of Tulls Corner Road. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had a gun in their possession. A trooper then arrived to assist another officer dealing with an assault complaint and subsequently discharged their weapon at the suspect.The suspect received medical attention at the scene, as confirmed by Maryland State Police. They…
As the legislative session reaches its sixth week, there are numerous developments underway. Recently, we anticipated and witnessed the reintroduction of one of Maryland’s most concerning bills, the SB0926 End-of-Life Option Act (also known as The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act). This legislation would allow doctors to prescribe lethal substances to patients wanting to end their own lives. This grave threat to human dignity puts vulnerable individuals at risk. This can severely impact those navigating serious health issues and the challenges associated with aging. This latest version of the bill is even more troubling…
Title: Attorney General Freezes Funds for Sanctuary Cities and NGOs Supporting Illegal Immigrants Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to suspend funding for locations that obstruct immigration enforcement. This decision was made on Wednesday, just after her inauguration as the country’s lead legal official. The term “sanctuary cities” refers to areas that limit their collaboration with federal immigration agencies, such as by ignoring requests to detain undocumented immigrants. In her memo regarding the funding suspension, Bondi emphasized that federal regulations do not allow such non-cooperation. Detractors of sanctuary cities argue that they weaken the legal system and…
Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office has reported the conviction of a resident from Mardela Springs for sexually abusing a minor under the age of 15. Prosecutors state that Lorenzo Buggs, 37, committed the abuse during the summer of 2024. Following this, he allegedly tried to persuade the victim not to report the incident and to lie about it. “The trust that is shattered when a child is abused is incredibly difficult to mend,” remarked State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes. “Abusers often exploit the hidden nature of these horrible acts to avoid capture and legal consequences. In this case, the defendant went to…
Trump Enacts Laken Riley Act to Detain Illegal Immigrants Charged with Theft or Burglary** President Donald Trump has officially enacted the Laken Riley Act, which mandates that ICE detain undocumented immigrants who are charged with theft or burglary. During the signing event in the East Wing of the White House, Trump stated, “America will always remember Laken Hope Riley,” referring to the Georgian nursing student who was tragically killed last year. The perpetrator, Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant, had been granted release despite facing theft charges in both New York and Georgia. Trump credited his electoral success to his firm…
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order named “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which prohibits affirmative action and racial preference initiatives, including any “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs in both federal contracts and universities that receive public funding. This new order revokes Executive Order 11246, which was enacted by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 and laid the groundwork for Affirmative Action. BREAKING: President Trump has signed an executive order rescinding Lyndon Johnson’s EO 11246, which established affirmative action, and banning all federal contractors and publicly-funded universities from practicing race-based discrimination, including DEI. A massive shift.…
Indian American entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy revealed on Monday that he will be departing from the recently established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus on his campaign for the Governor of Ohio. “It was a privilege to assist in setting up DOGE. I have faith that Elon and his team will effectively enhance government operations,” stated the 39-year-old Ramaswamy in a message on X. Following his surprising win in the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump announced the creation of DOGE and appointed Elon Musk and Ramaswamy to lead the agency. “I will share more about my future…
