R. Kelly Files Lawsuit After Being Placed on Prison Suicide Watch
The convicted sex offender claims that he is not suicidal and that the Metropolitan Detention Center is effectively punishing him by placing him on suicide watch.
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Abortions are on the Rise, a New Report Shows
A new analysis reveals abortions are increasing nationwide.
Staten Island Justice Strikes Down New York City’s Noncitizen Voting Law
Immigrant advocates have said they’re planning to appeal, claiming their opponents engaged in “venue shopping” to find the court more favorable to their argument.
Federal Judge Orders New Damages Trial in Tesla Race Discrimination Case
The plaintiff, a former Tesla elevator contractor, refused to accept the judge’s decision to reduce his jury compensation from $137 million to $15 million.
Lawsuit: Washington State Patrol Misused Breathalyzer Tests, Misconstrued Readings
The lawsuit alleges that a top Washington State Patrol toxicologist routinely misrepresented how Drager-type machines calculate drunk-driving suspects’ blood alcohol content level.
Supreme Court: Police Can’t Be Sued for Violating Suspects’ Miranda Rights
Writing for a split, 6-3 majority, Justice Samuel Alito suggested that a violation of a suspect’s Miranda rights are not necessarily a violation of their constitutional rights, too.
Building Dual Power For Local Resilience
When government and business both fail to provide what people need, it may be more effective to build dual power and help communities help themselves.
Congress Members Wish to Continue Protecting Women’s Rights
Democrats ask the Supreme Court to keep abortion legal.
Louisiana Federal Court Schedules Remedy Hearing in Angola Prison Abuse Case
A Louisiana-based district court will consider the plaintiffs’ suggestions on how to bring an Angola-area penitentiary accused of abusing disabled inmates into compliance with federal law.
How Can Washington Police Brutality Lawyers Help You?
Perhaps the most important part of the investigation is examining the video footage of the incident.