Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.


Department of Justice Drops Lawsuit Over Controversial Texas Immigration Law

“Texas cannot run its own immigration system,” the Justice Department wrote in a 2024 court filing. “Its efforts, through SB 4, intrude on the federal government’s exclusive authority to regulate the entry and removal of noncitizens, frustrate the United States’ immigration operations and proceedings, and interfere with U.S. foreign relations.”










Ohio AG Dave Yost Pressures Teachers’ Pension Fund to Sue Target

“I have been informed that you have declined to join the lawsuit for two reasons. First, because STRS’s estimated losses of $5MM are too small and not worth pursuing, and, second, because you either agree with Target’s stated DEI, ESG and LGBTQ+ initiatives and/or do not believe that such initiatives should be actionable,” Yost said.