Lawsuit Accuses Oklahoma of Hosting (Another) Debtor’s Prison and Judicial Corruption (Again)
The lawsuit is the latest to accuse Oklahoma of punishing the poor by operating a debtor’s prison.
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Trump Frees College Campuses from Liberal Oppression with “Redundant” Executive Order
The action seems designed simply to flatter Trump’s base while casting the president as a First Amendment watchdog.
Texas Debates Costs of Installing Air Conditioning in Prisons Versus Letting Inmates Die from Heat Stroke
The bill has been described as a “long-shot”–and its sponsors say that’s because its projected costs are being grossly inflated.
Supreme Court Says Government Can ‘Indefinitely’ Detain Some Legal Immigrants
A narrow win for the Trump administration, the ruling lets federal officials deport immigrants who’ve served criminal sentences in the distant past.
Connecticut Woman Sues Harvard Over 19th Century Images Showing Slave Ancestors
Attorneys say Harvard profits off a 19th-century picture of Tamara Lanier’s ancestor, possibly violating the 13th Amendment.
West Virginia Sues Catholic Bishop and Diocese for Hiring Priests with Child Sex Abuse Backgrounds
A.G. Morrissey claims that, in some cases, the Church sent suspected molesters to rehab and then rehired them.
Rep. Devin Nunes Sues Twitter for Defamation and “Harassment”
Nunes claims that Twitter is secretly waging a war of attrition against its conservative users.
University Bribery Scandal Gives Life to Rejected Students’ Lawsuits
While corruption seems apparent, experts aren’t sure whether the lawsuit can pass a “laugh test.”
Sandy Hook Suit Against Remington Can Continue
While the Connecticut Supreme Court has authorized the lawsuit to move forward, experts expect Remington will file an appeal.
Trump Issues First Veto of His Presidency Amidst Ongoing Litigation
The president used his veto powers for the first time on Friday, protecting a national emergency his critics claim is fabricated.