Indianapolis Archdiocese Says First Amendment Lets it Fire Gay Counselors, Teachers
The archdiocese pressured two schools into firing multiple gay employees. Now it says its decision is protected by the First Amendment.
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Michigan Attorney General Asks Court to Toss Republican’s Suit to Save Gerrymandering
Conservative interest groups say the requirements to be on a “redistricting committee” unfairly exclude overtly biased participants.
Female Inmates at New Mexico’s Springer Facility Say They Were Sexually Assaulted By Guards
The women say their complaints either went unanswered or were met with retaliation.
New Information on Class Action Details Disturbing Conditions in Immigration Detention Centers
The lawsuit cites the examples of inmates who’ve died in custody or been denied critical care for no apparent reason.
Detainees Trapped During Hurricane Harvey Sue GEO Group for Abandoning Them in Storm
The GEO Group has responded aggressively to the detainees’ claims, saying the inmates suffered no more than everyone else in Houston.
Kansas Doesn’t Want to Pay Wrongfully Convicted Lamonte McIntyre, Even Though Its Congress Passed a Bill Just for Him
The state’s former governor explicitly apologized to McIntyre while signing a bill designed to help wrongfully convicted individuals–but now the state attorney general’s office is holding back a payout.
Judge Won’t Dismiss Title IX Lawsuit Against Michigan State University
Bailey Kowalski claims that Michigan State counselors discouraged her from reporting an alleged rape–perpetrated by student-athletes–to police.
Clergy Abuse Lawsuit Against W.V. Bishop Michael Bransfield Settled
An internal investigation found that Bransfield also used church funds to pay for extravagant meals and copious amounts of liquor.
Trump Administration Seeks to Keep Immigrant Children Behind Bars By Overturning Flores Settlement
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan says it’s better for families to stay together, even behind bars–and even when it can take months to get a decision from immigration courts.
Boy Scouts Hit with More Sex Abuse Lawsuits in New York
Nine lawsuits have been filed. Attorneys are demanding that the Scouts release its internal “predator” list, which names more than 7,800 problematic scoutmasters and volunteers.