Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill That’d Let Crime Victims Sue Sanctuary Cities
Called the ‘Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act,’ the highly partisan bill has practically no chance of passing the House.
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Berks County Attorneys Don’t Know How Consent Works, Move to Throw Out Raped Honduran Migrant’s Lawsuit
The guard responsible for E.D.’s rape was charged and sentenced, but now Berks County attorneys are saying the relationship was somehow consensual.
Trump’s Threats Pay Off as Violence-Riddled Guatemala Signs ‘Safe Third Country’ Agreement
Nobody who knows anything would call Guatemala a safe country–except that’s exactly what the Trump administration is doing.
Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon Still Months Away From Trial
Simon’s attorney say the prosecution’s case, a branch of the Nassar scandal, is based on nothing but speculation.
If Washington is the Swamp, then Betsy DeVos is the Monster
E-mails between the Department of Education and for-profit colleges show DeVos’ aides bending over backwards to help failing schools.
Judge Upholds Transgender Rights and Knocks Back ‘Bathroom Bill’ in North Carolina
Activists say the ruling is a big step forward, but that there’s still much work to be done.
Judge Orders Fulton County Jail to Improve Disgusting Conditions for Female, Mentally Ill Inmates
Women reported vomit-covered floors, moldy food and constant solitary confinement.
Clergy Abuse Victim Files Unconventional Lawsuit Against Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
The statute of limitations has long since passed, but Donald Asbee thinks he has a way to hold the church accountable.
ACLU and Allies Overturn Arkansas Abortion Laws
As in Alabama, some lawmakers hope appeals will bring them in front of the Supreme Court.
Oregon Judge Says Food Poisoning and Disgusting Meals for Prisoners Aren’t Eighth Amendment Violations
Giving prisoners food so bad it gets them sick every several months apparently doesn’t pose anything of a constitutional crisis.