California Judge Tells Los Angeles to Show Proof Outdoor Dining Spreads Coronavirus
The judge appeared sympathetic to the restaurant coalition suing the county, but said he needs to see evidence–or lack thereof–before making a decision.
Ryan J. Farrick
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.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Calls Trump Campaign’s Election Lawsuits an “Assault on Democracy”
The Trump campaign’s lawsuits make big claims while providing practically no substantiating evidence.
Michigan Funeral Home Settles Lawsuit That Led to Major Transgender Rights Victory at Supreme Court
The funeral home will pay $250,000 to the ACLU and estate of Aimee Stephens, while also agreeing to update its anti-discrimination policies.
Supreme Court Unlikely to Hold Nestle, Cargill Responsible for Alleged Child Labor Violations
The lawsuit’s success largely comes down to the justices’ interpretation of a 231-year old tort statute.
Trump Campaign to File Another Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Election and Claiming Absentee Voting “Abuse”
The oddly-rationalized lawsuit claims that absentee voting in Wisconsin was done in violation of state law.
December 1st: Innocuous Changes to Citizenship Exam Part of Trump Administration’s Campaign War on Immigration
The changes to the test not only make the exam more difficult, but accompany other piecemeal policies designed to complicate immigrants’ ability to become Americans.
Congress Awards Nearly $1m to Pakistani-American Tech Specialists Harassed By Trump Supporters
Right-wing conspiracy theorists claimed that a successful Pakistani-American technology specialist was, in fact, responsible for the 2016 Democratic email leaks–while working as a “spy” for Islamabad.
ACLU of Minnesota Asks Appeals Court to Reconsider Whether Felons Should Be Barred from Voting
In Minnesota, convicted felons can only vote after they’ve finished probation–a problem, the ACLU claims, when some people are given decades of probation for petty offenses.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Junks Republican Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Election Certification
The justices said the lawsuit was filed inappropriately late–well over a year after Pennsylvania passed Act 77, allowing for an expansion in absentee voting.
Michigan Restaurants Sue Governor, DHHS Over Dine-in Ban
The federal judge assigned the case seemed somewhat respective to the restaurant coalition’s economic arguments.