Indianapolis Archdiocese Says First Amendment Lets it Fire Gay Counselors, Teachers
The archdiocese pressured two schools into firing multiple gay employees. Now it says its decision is protected by the First Amendment.
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Michigan Attorney General Asks Court to Toss Republican’s Suit to Save Gerrymandering
Conservative interest groups say the requirements to be on a “redistricting committee” unfairly exclude overtly biased participants.
New Information on Class Action Details Disturbing Conditions in Immigration Detention Centers
The lawsuit cites the examples of inmates who’ve died in custody or been denied critical care for no apparent reason.
Judge Set to Rule on Oklahoma’s Case Against J&J
Judge Balkman will decide Oklahoma’s J&J case next week.
Girl Mauled to Death by Dogs, Owner Faces Murder Charges
Owner of three dogs that mauled to death a 9-year-old girl is given a $2 million cash bond.
Jamesville Correctional Facility Named in Discrimination Suit Filed by Blind Inmate
Jamesville Correctional Facility recently came under fire in a new lawsuit alleging a blind inmate was discriminated against.
Detainees Trapped During Hurricane Harvey Sue GEO Group for Abandoning Them in Storm
The GEO Group has responded aggressively to the detainees’ claims, saying the inmates suffered no more than everyone else in Houston.
Kansas Doesn’t Want to Pay Wrongfully Convicted Lamonte McIntyre, Even Though Its Congress Passed a Bill Just for Him
The state’s former governor explicitly apologized to McIntyre while signing a bill designed to help wrongfully convicted individuals–but now the state attorney general’s office is holding back a payout.
Polster Considers Lawyers Proposal for Consolidated Opioid Litigation
Judge Dan Polster considers a recommended strategy for bring all locales into consolidated litigation.
McDonald’s has been a Crime Hotspot for Visitors, Employees Worldwide
McDonald’s has had its fair share of criminal activity worldwide, endangering employees and visitors.