Federal Judge Scraps University of Minnesota Football Players’ Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Several of the players–accused of gang rape–claim they were suspended, expelled or otherwise disciplined due to racial and sexist stereotypes.
Civil Rights
Exonerated Wisconsin Prisoner Takes Detective and Dentists to Court
Robert Lee Stinson says a retired Wisconsin police detective and two dentists used poor-quality forensic evidence to frame him for the murder of a neighbor.
Missouri Judge Keeps Injunction in Place, Abortion Clinic Still Open
Judge Michael Stelzer has kept an injunction in place, allowing a Missouri clinic to continue operating until the state makes a final decision.
Judge Blocks I.C.E. From Making More Immigration Arrests in Massachusetts Courthouses
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to stop making immigration arrests at Massachusetts courthouses. According to the Boston Globe, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s ruling backs requests made by at least two local prosecutors. Her preliminary injunction will prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents “from civilly arresting parties, witnesses, and others attending
Settlement: Sacramento County Will Dedicate More than $20 Million to Jail Improvements
While the county plans to hire more staff and increase services for mentally disabled inmates, attorneys say the core problem of overcrowding remains.
UCLA Gyno Charged with Sex Abuse, Fifth Victim Comes Forward
Long-time University of California, Los Angeles gynecologist has been accused by give women of sexual assault.
Supreme Court Won’t Review Case of Oregon Baker Who Refused to Make Wedding Cake for Lesbian Couple
The Supreme Court did, however, give the baker a second chance at winning their suit.
Disney World Agrees to Settle Lawsuit After Child was Attacked by Drunk Teen
A settlement was recently reached between Disney and the family of a child who was attacked by another guest during a 2017 visit to Epcot.
Georgia Plans to Enact Law That Could Make Miscarriages Illegal
Georgia’s HB 481 law will not only make abortion illegal, but coudl means mothers face prosecution for miscarriages and stillbirths.
Michigan Court Says Wiccan Inmate at Macomb Correctional Can Continue Lawsuit Against the State
A federal appeals court opted to reinstate the suit, citing Supreme Court precedent concerning Muslim prisoners, beards and religious liberty.