constitutional rights
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit on Monday against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and other federal officials, alleging that two Palestinian-American activists were wrongfully placed on a terrorism watchlist due to their advocacy and activism against Israeli military actions. The suit claims the placement was politically motivated and violated the activists’…
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In a recent development in the high-profile RICO case against rapper Young Thug, also known as Jeffrey Williams, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has denied the artist’s request for release from jail. Williams has been held without bond for nearly two years amid ongoing proceedings. The ruling came during a hearing on…
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A Florida man found himself in police custody after an unconventional incident at a Chase Bank branch in Lady Lake last week, where he attempted to withdraw just one cent, leading to allegations of robbery without a weapon. Michael Fleming, 41, reportedly entered the bank on U.S. Route 441 and handed a withdrawal slip for…
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The Supreme Court opted to sidestep a decisive verdict on Monday, July 1, 2024, in two cases challenging state laws aimed at regulating social media platforms’ ability to moderate content. This move leaves unresolved a contentious issue over the platforms’ free speech rights. In a move that underscored the complexity of balancing digital speech regulations…
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In a bold move, eight young individuals are taking legal action against the Alaskan government, alleging that a massive new fossil fuel endeavor violates their constitutional rights. The lawsuit targets the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s proposed $38.7 billion gas export project, which, if realized, would significantly increase the state’s greenhouse gas emissions for decades. According…
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A federal appeals court convened on Thursday, May 2, to hear arguments regarding a longstanding Tennessee policy that prohibits transgender individuals from altering the sex designation on their birth certificates. Originally filed in federal court in Nashville in 2019, the lawsuit was brought forth by transgender Tennesseans who contend that the state’s restriction lacks a…
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Idaho finds itself at the center of a contentious legal battle with significant implications for pregnant people’s access to emergency medical care as the state challenges the applicability of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) in cases involving abortion care. The dispute, scheduled for oral arguments on April 24th before the Supreme…
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In a heated session, the Supreme Court on Monday, April 22, deliberated on the extent to which U.S. cities can enforce regulations targeting homeless encampments, sparking a contentious debate on public health, constitutional rights, and municipal authority. The case under scrutiny involved Grants Pass, Oregon, where a local ordinance prohibited sleeping in public with a…
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New York City’s rent-related laws, notably the Rent Stabilization Law (RSL), have once again weathered legal challenges as the Supreme Court denied review in the case of 74 Pinehurst LLC v. New York. The petitioners, a group of New York City landlords, argued that the RSL violated their constitutional rights but failed to sway both…
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Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House approved a bill on Sunday aimed at banning the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. This legislative stride marks a notable development, particularly after a similar bill met a swift demise at the hands of Democrats last year. The bill, endorsed with a 35-27 vote, is now en route to the Democratic-led…
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