Immigration Activists Sue Pennsylvania to Shutter Berks County Detention Center
Activists are trying a novel new tactic: suing pro-immigration Gov. Tom Wolf, whose administration has so far been reluctant to close Berks.
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.
Wisconsin High Schoolers Sue Principal for Asking Them to Cover Pro-Gun Clothing
The two Kettle Moraine High School students say their First Amendment rights were violated as they sought to show pride in the Constitution’s Second.
Houston Attorneys Hit Back on Busker’s First Amendment Claim
Busking accordionist Anthony Barilla says the city’s “dumb” law means he can only work in areas with unpredictable foot traffic.
Student Loan Servicer Navient Rips Off Everyone from Borrowers to the Federal Government
Navient’s facing lawsuits and demands from a range of individuals and organizations, all accusing the company of servicing loans with extreme greed.
American Bar Association Wins Public Service Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit
The Department of Education had tried to retroactively strip ABA members of their right to apply for public service loan forgiveness programs.
How Horny, Angry Inmates Could Cost Cook County $14m
Between 2015 and 2017, a group of Chicago inmates began aggressively masturbating at female public defenders and law clerks.
Judge Dismisses Rep. Devin Nunes’s Lawsuit Against Fusion GPS
Nunes, an outspoken ally of President Donald Trump, filed numerous, arguably frivolous lawsuits against political opponents in 2019.
Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule Will Make It Harder for Immigrants to Get Green Cards
The rule is expected to take effect Monday, mere days after acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney privately bemoaned waning immigration to the United States.
Women Soccer Players Demand $66m to Settle Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Interestingly, even the national men’s soccer team has asked the U.S. Soccer Federation to raise women’s pay.
New Mexico Sues Google for Harvesting Kids Internet-use Data
New Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office says that Google harvests data ranging from kids’ web-use habits to their physical locations and voice recordings.