New York Police Department to Pay $300k to Transgender Woman Who Was Harassed, Humiliated By Officers
Linda Dominguez says officers kept her shackled–in pink handcuffs–for hours, all while referring to her using masculine pronouns.
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.
Trump Campaign Files Yet Another Lawsuit Seeking to Prevent Michigan From Certifying Election Results
Most of the campaign’s lawsuits, to date, have been unsuccessful.
In Rare Stand Against Qualified Immunity Doctrine, Supreme Court Will Let Texas Inmate Sue Correctional Officers
The justices say that Trent Michael Taylor was forced into such horrendous conditions that any reasonable corrections officer should have known they were violating the man’s constitutional rights.
Judge: City of Lafayette Can Sue Comedian Who Created Satire “Antifa” Events on Facebook
An attorney for comedian John Merrifield said the city’s suit has no standing–and was filed by “embarrassed” administrators who fell for an obvious joke.
Chicago Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Aggressively Anti-Immigrant Public Charge Rule
The oft-criticized rule would have meant that immigrants who receive any sort of public assistance–no matter the reason–could have been ineligible for green cards or permanent residency.
Supreme Court Questions Whether Injured Louisiana Police Officer Can Sue Black Lives Matter Activist
In a split decision, the justices ordered a lower court to consider whether the officer’s lawsuit is even legal under Louisiana state law.
Judge Says Amazon Warehouse Workers Angry About COVID Precautions Should’ve Taken Their Complaints to OSHA
A Brooklyn-based judge says that courts lack the expertise to address company-specific workplace safety policies.
Family of Murdered Mob Boss “Whitey” Bulger Files Suit Against U.S. Bureau of Prisons
After 17 years on the run and 5 years behind bars, Bulger was bludgeoned to death less than 12 hours after being transferred to a West Virginia penitentiary.
Labor Activists Disappointed As California Voters Say “Yes” to Controversial Proposition 22
With the initiative’s passage, gig-based companies like Uber and Lyft can continue denying benefits to their contractors.
Michigan Judge Dismisses Trump Campaign Lawsuit
A Michigan judged has dismissed a Trump campaign lawsuit to temporarily halt ballot counting in Michigan. As LegalReader reported earlier this week, the suit was one of several that President Trump’s re-election campaign filed against hotly contested states, including Michigan, Nevada, and Georgia. In Michigan, the commander-in-chief alleged irregularities in the vote count and has