Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act.

Women with endometriosis find relief from Botox injections.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake collapses buildings in Myanmar, Thailand.

NATIONAL NEWS

When Trump recently invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of Venezuelans to a notorious prison in El Salvador, it sparked a major conflict between the executive and judicial branches. US District Judge James Boasberg had ordered the deportation planes to be turned around, and the Department of Homeland Security refused to comply.

Since then, the Department of Justice has refused to provide information requested by Boasberg, claiming a national security justification. Nevertheless, Boasberg imposed a restraining order blocking the government from further deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

The administration asked the DC Circuit Court of appeals to lift Boasberg’s restraining order. The court refused in a 2-1 decision. Trump is now asking the Supreme Court to lift the restraining order.

A Truth Social post from Trump calling for Boasberg’s impeachment drew a rare public rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts. It’s not clear how the conservative majority court will rule.

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Women with endometriosis find relief from Botox injections

Endometriosis is a disease of the female reproductive system that causes tissue similar to uterine tissue to grow outside of the uterus. This can cause severe and persistent pelvic pain, heavy and painful, infertility, and painful intercourse. At least 1 in 10 American women of reproductive age suffers from endometriosis, but it is also a disease that often goes undiagnosed.

Unfortunately, there are not many effective treatments for endometriosis. It is most commonly treated with laparoscopies which are surgical keyhole procedures, used in this case to remove the tissue that is causing discomfort. These procedures are both expensive and invasive, and do not guarantee long-term relief. Many women suffering from endometriosis undergo multiple laparoscopies in their lifetime. Some women opt for hysterectomies, but even this irreversible procedure does not guarantee permanent relief from symptoms.

Botox injections have proven to be an effective treatment for pain experienced by many endometriosis patients. Botox, or botulinum toxin, is most commonly known as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles. Its use for management of endometriosis symptoms is relatively new, but it is approved in the United States.

Endometriosis patients receiving Botox injections to their groin have reported experiencing significant relief from pain, making their symptoms more tolerable. The best candidates for this kind of treatment are endometriosis patients who suffer pain from muscle spasms in their pelvic floors.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake collapses buildings in Myanmar, Thailand

At midday on Friday, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck in Myanmar with its epicenter near Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city with a population of over 1.5 million. Over 800 miles away in Bangkok, Thailand, several buildings collapsed including high rises which were under construction. Rescuers there are working free people believed to be trapped underneath these high-rises. So far, about 10 people in Thailand are believed to have been killed, though the number is likely to rise.

In Myanmar, a complete picture of the destruction and human toll is more difficult to come by. Since 2021, Myanmar has been under the control of a military junta. The country has been embroiled in a full-on civil war with the military, known as the Tatmadaw, fighting armed pro-democracy groups in some areas of the country and ethnic minority militias in the border regions. As a result, more than 1/3 of the country’s population had been displaced, even before today’s earthquake.

The Tatmadaw maintains a tight control on telecommunications and the internet, making it difficult to gauge the full extent of the damage in Mandalay. However, the military has released some images of collapsed buildings in and around the city. The military claims that 144 people have been killed and over 700 injured. This number is difficult to verify.

Additionally, human rights organizations like Amnesty International have expressed concerns that the Tatmadaw will restrict the flow of aid and international assistance to those affected.

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