Federal Lawsuit Accuses BAPS Hindu Temple in New Jersey of Trafficking, Exploiting Indian Immigrants
The FBI has also raided the building, from which they removed about 90 workers who were allegedly paid less than $1 USD per hour.
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Second Female Inmate Accuses Lexington FMC Employee of Sexual Assault
For the second time in scarcely a week, a female inmate has accused an employee at the Lexington Federal Medical Center of sexual assault. According to The Lexington Herald-Leader, the lawsuit accuses Hosea Lee, a residential drug abuse program instructor at the Kentucky prison, of raping a female inmate. This complaint comes mere days after
Lawsuit: Google Sells Consumer Information, Lies About Data Policies
A recently-filed lawsuit alleges that Google is continuing to profit by selling consumer information, despite the company’s continued claims that it does not sell personal data. “Google promises its hundreds of millions of users that it ‘will never sell any personal information to third parties’ and ‘you get to decide how your information is used.’
Indiana Court Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Gay Catholic Teacher
An Indiana court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by a gay teacher who claimed he was dismissed from his position at a Catholic high school after marrying another man. According to The Indianapolis Star, Joshua Payne-Elliott worked as a world language and social studies teacher at Cathedral High School from 2006 until 2019. Joshua, notes
Family of Late Soundgarden Singer Chris Cornell Settles with Doctor
The family of late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell have settled a lawsuit filed against a physician they claimed over-prescribed the musician medication. CBS News reports that court documents filed by Cornell’s widow, Vicky Cornell, as well as the couple’s children, suggest that a confidential settlement has been reached. While the settlement was purportedly reached in
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Vote Legislation
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed and approved legislation that will make it more difficult for state residents to vote. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, DeSantis has long touted the law as a fraud-fighting measure—even though there is no evidence that any widespread voter fraud occurred in the 2020 general election. Black Enterprise
Wisconsin Sued for Barring Clergy Visits to Prisoners
A conservative legal group has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, which had prevented prisoners from meeting clergy amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the lawsuit was filed late last week by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and attorneys from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. The
Government Settles Lawsuit With 15 Women Claiming Sexual Abuse in Florida Prison
The United States government has settled a federal lawsuit with 15 women who said that correctional officers at a Florida prison sexually abused them without repercussion. According to The Tampa Bay Times, the lawsuit contended that Bureau of Prisons officers at the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman in Sumter County, Florida, sexually abused female inmates for
Supreme Court Will Not Review Texas-led Lawsuit to Revive Trump’s “Public Charge” Rule
The United States Supreme Court declined to review a lawsuit filed by Texas and 13 other states, which had sought to revive the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule. The issue, notes The Texas Tribune, centers on the Trump administration’s decision to broaden the definition of the term “public charge” to include noncitizens who rely on
Colorado, Justice Department End “Sanctuary” Immigration Lawsuit
Colorado has agreed to end its lawsuit on immigration-related law enforcement funding. According to Colorado Politics, the state had filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Justice while former President Donald Trump was in power. However, the Justice Department has shifted its stance since Biden took the Oval Office, and has now agreed