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Mandell also said that the lawsuit challenges discrepancies in funding but does not seek to do away with the state’s private voucher program. Instead, his clients simply want to ensure that public schools receive the funding that they deserve.
“It should not have taken a lawsuit to reach this outcome,” said Carter Matt, a staff attorney with the ACLU of Nebraska. “The government clearly overstepped by barring dozens of people form participating in traditional religious practices. Officials did not relent when our clients advocated for themselves through the grievance process.”
The Justice Department’s lawsuit against Hawaii was part of a wider-ranging effort against states attempting to hold the oil industry liable for the practical damage wrought by climate change. Under former Attorney General Pam Bondi, the government also filed claims targeting Michigan, New York, and Vermont.
“Especially while consumers face an affordability crisis, there is no room for illegal practices that impede competition and raise prices,” Bonta said.
The lawsuit described Sanders’ experience aboard the Carnival Radiance on January 5, 2024. She was served “at least 14 shots” of tequila between approximately 2:50 p.m. and 11:37 p.m. the same evening. Sometime around midnight, Sanders fell down a staircase. She sustained multiple physical injuries, including a concussion, headaches, and another possible traumatic brain injury. Sanders also suffered a tailbone injury and developed extensive bruising.
“Had the plaintiff been provided this notice in a timely manner, he would have cancelled his membership and not gone forward with the auto-renewal,” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit claims that Alani Nu is marketed to young women and children through social media. It also alleges that Alani Nu is marketed as a “wellness” and “lifestyle” beverage, despite containing significantly more caffeine than competing energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster.
On Thursday, a day before the ruling, Meta also announced that Facebook and Instagram will no longer allow law firm advertisements seeking new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it—and other social media companies—of engineering a youth addiction crisis.
“This policy of racial profiling is illegal and unconscionable,” James said in a statement. “New Yorkers should be able to go about their daily lives without fear of being targeted by masked federal agents because of the color of their skin.”
“To have your child abused while in the government’s care, to not understand what has happened or how to protect them, to not even be told about the abuse, it is unimaginable,” said attorney Fisher Flores, who is representing the family. “Children deserve safety and they belong with their parents.”