Climate Kids’ Lawsuit at Major Crossroads Today
The U.S. government is appealing its failed attempt to dismiss the suit last year.
Civil Rights
Class Action Claims I.C.E. Uses Deep South Prisons to Keep Asylum-Seekers From Winning Parole
In one I.C.E. district, parole approvals dropped from 75% in 2016 to less than 2% today.
Idaho Immigrant Sues Canyon County Jail for Accepting Bond, Refusing Release as ICE Moved in for Arrest
Ramon Espinoza-Rodriguez says Canyon County let his daughter pay a $1,000 bond, but then kept him locked up for ICE.
Family of Naked Oklahoma Teen Shot Dead By Edmond Police Sues City
Attorneys say police should’ve tried to de-escalate–instead, they chased, shot and killed a clearly disturbed young man.
The Kids Are All Right – Despite Us
Despite spending less time outside than prisoners and facing a bleak future, recent protests make it clear that the kids are all right.
Settlement Reached in Civil Rights Lawsuit After Detainee’s Death
Derek Williams’ family rceives a $2 million settlement after he passes away in the back of a squad car.
Florida Bounty Hunters Break Down Innocent Miami Gardens Man’s Door to Retrieve $750
The bail-bond agents were looking for a man homeowner Donald Colas said hadn’t lived there in more than 20 years.
ACLU, Planned Parenthood File Lawsuit to Knock Down Alabama Abortion Law
Some of the bill’s sponsors say a lawsuit is exactly what they want.
Minneapolis Faces Another Lawsuit Over Alleged Misdeeds of Former Cop, Mohamed Noor
Months before killing Justine Ruszczyk, Mohamed Noor allegedly pointed his gun at a motorist for no reason.
Student Challenges Vaccination Requirement, Then Gets Pox
Student challenges school district’s requirement to get the chickenpox vaccination on religious grounds, loses, then contracts the virus.