States Say Trump Admin.’s FEMA Reductions Are Unlawful
“Nearly thirty years ago, both Democrats and Republicans in Congress recognized a simple fact: Preparing for disasters, instead of just reacting to them, saves money and lives,” Bonta said.
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Federal Court Issues Injunction Against Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship from being enforced anywhere in the United States. According to The Associated Press, the ruling was issued early on Thursday by U.S. District Judge Joseph LaPlante. The New Hampshire-based judge’s order was issued after an hour-long hearing, with
Nebraska Sues General Motors and OnStar for Consumer Privacy Violations
In court documents, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers noted that some of the “third parties” who purchased this information used it against customers by denying insurance coverage requests and raising premium rates.
Federal Court Rules Against Mass Firing of DHHS Employees
In her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Melissa R. Dubose wrote that “the record is completely devoid of any evidence that the Defendants have performed any research on the repercussions of issuing and executing the plans announced in the Communiqué.
DC Lawsuit Accuses Gov.’t of Polluting Anacostia River
“The federal government has been the number one driver of pollution in the Anacostia River for over 150 years, treating the District’s iconic natural resource as a cost-free dumping ground for the toxic waste and chemicals it generated,” D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in a statement announcing the lawsuit.
AG Bonta Sues SoCal Real Estate Tycoons Over “Slum-Like” Conditions
“Nijjar and his associates have treated lawsuit after lawsuit and code violation after code violation as the cost of doing business and have been allowed to operate and collect hundreds of millions of dollars each year from families who sleep, shower, and feed their children in unhealthy and deplorable conditions,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
Attorneys General Sue to Stop Trump from Unleashing “Weapons of War” on States
“Forced reset triggers turn semi-automatic firearms into weapons of war capable of inflicting devastating impacts on Maryland communities,” Brown said in a press release. “The Trump administration’s decision to send these previously seized firearms back to Maryland, where they are illegal, makes our neighbors and children more vulnerable to mass shootings.”
Lawsuit: Education Dept. Cuts to Mental Health Hurt States, Leave Children Vulnerable
“By cutting funding for these lifesaving youth mental health programs, the Department of Education is abandoning our children when they need us most,” New York AG Letitia James said in a statement.
Indiana Takes Aim at “Deplorable” Conditions at Deerfield Estates Mobile Home Park
“Our office filed a lawsuit against the owners of a La Porte mobile home park for unsafe, unlivable conditions. We’re demanding accountability and better living standards for residents. From broken utilities to unsafe living spaces, we’re holding property owners responsible and seeking justice for tenants who don’t deserve to be treated this way,” Rokita wrote on Twitter.
Nevada Lawsuit Says YouTube Policies Hurt Kids
“One of the core responsibilities of my office is consumer protection, and there may be no more important consumers than Nevada’s youth,” Ford said in a statement. “Today’s litigation is a necessary step to ensure that our state’s youth are not exploited by social media platforms and that they can grow into adults without the addictive and harmful impacts that these platforms can cause.”