The rise in cases follows at least a majority (69%) of Georgia residents receiving a COVID vaccine as of May, raising questions about the vaccine's efficacy.
A federal judge denied an injunction from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), ruling not to block a Florida law prohibiting Chinese nationals and other nationals from purchasing land.
LGBTQ organizations and drag queens in Texas have filed a lawsuit against the state for prohibiting "sexualized performances and drag shows in the presence of a minor."
In his statement from the Justice Department’s Washington headquarters, Attorney General Garland revealed that the decision came after the investigation had "reached the stage" where the powers of a special counsel were necessary to continue.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has recently faced questions over its financial links to Chinese facial recognition startup, SenseTime.
“This complaint concerns the freedom of speech and the extraordinary steps the United States government has taken under the leadership of Joe Biden to silence people it does not want Americans to hear," the lawsuit reads.