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.
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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
Staring Down a Possible Loss, Trump Campaign Files Lawsuits to Stop Battleground Votes from Being Counted
The president’s re-election campaign has filed numerous lawsuits alleging voter fraud or other “suspicious” activity at polling places.
Baltimore County to Pay $2M to Settle Claims Police Department Discriminated Against Black Applicants
The U.S. Justice Department claimed that Baltimore gave aspiring police officers an irrelevant written examination that favored applicants from privileged socioeconomic backgrounds.
Lawsuits Say North Carolina Cops Pepper Sprayed “I Am Change” Protesters Without Reason or Warning
Police officials have defended their subordinates’ actions, saying protesters “assaulted” at least one officer.
Harris County, Houston Voters Safe After Courts Block Texas Republicans’ Attempts at Voter Suppression
An attorney for the conservative plaintiffs all but admitted the motive was voter suppression, saying that if Harris County–home of Houston–votes for Biden, then the whole of Texas may turn blue.
Nevada Judge Strikes Down Voter Suppression Ploy By Trump’s Re-Election Campaign
Campaign attorneys wanted to toss out thousands of ballots in Democrat-leaning Clark County.
California County Judge Says Gov. Newsom Overstepped His Authority By Ordering Absentee Ballots for Everyone
Thankfully, the court’s order will not invalidate ballots that have already been cast or are currently en route to polling locations.
New York City Sued By Black Lives Matter Protesters
One protester says police corralled a group of demonstrators 15 minutes before a temporary curfew was set to begin, refused to let them leave, and then arrested everyone for staying out too late.
Split Senate Votes to Confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett as Dems Voice Fears for Health Care, Abortion Rights
On Monday, a split Senate voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican senators managed to overcome left-wing opposition in confirming Barrett before the general election in November. In the 52-48 vote, all but one Republican—Sen. Susan Collins of Maine—voiced support for Barrett, whom conservatives have touted as a highly-qualified