Tag: Legal Challenge
DOJ Approved Law Youngkin Used to Cull Voter Rolls, Feds Sue to Block
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Virginia over an election reform law that aims to remove noncitizens from the state's voter rolls. This law was initially approved by the DOJ back in...
States Request Supreme Court to Temporarily Halt Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Three states led by GOP leaders have taken the step to request the Supreme Court to temporarily halt President Biden's student loan forgiveness program. The urgent appeal was directed to Justice Neil Gorsuch, who...
Challenging Affirmative Action in Hiring at Northwestern Law School: Lawsuit Update
On July 2, 2024, a conservative group filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University's law school, alleging that the school's efforts to increase diversity in faculty hiring violate federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race...
Nevada Democrats Sue to Exclude RFK Jr. and Green Party from November Ballot
The Nevada Democratic Party is taking legal action to prevent independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the Green Party ticket from appearing on the November ballot. This move comes after criticism from...
New York State Prisons Found in Violation of Law for Prolonged Solitary Confinement
The New York state prison system has been found in violation of state law for keeping inmates in solitary confinement for longer than allowed. State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant ruled that the Department...
Lawsuit Filed by RNC Over Noncitizen Voting Rights in Vermont City
The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit to ensure that only citizens can vote in Burlington, Vermont, elections. This comes after residents of Burlington approved a charter change allowing noncitizens to vote in...
Missouri Attorney General to Sue New York for Unconstitutional Lawfare Against Trump: Restoring Rule...
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recently announced his intention to file a lawsuit against the state of New York for what he described as an "unconstitutional attack on our democratic process through lawfare against...
Supreme Court Ruling: Lawsuit Permitted for Allegedly Politically Motivated Arrest
The Supreme Court recently made a ruling allowing a former Texas city councilwoman, Sylvia Gonzalez, to pursue a lawsuit against officials who allegedly abused their power by arresting her in retaliation for exercising her...
Supreme Court Decision on Trump Tax Provision: What You Need to Know
The Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding a tax provision related to foreign income. This decision was closely watched by experts and was seen as a potential challenge to prevent Congress from passing...
EPA Faces Lawsuit Over Big Rig Emissions Standards Impacting Corn Industry
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing a lawsuit over the new emissions standards for big rig trucks and buses. A coalition of agricultural, manufacturing, and energy production groups have filed petitions in federal...
New York Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Request to Lift Gag Order
The New York Court of Appeals has denied former President Trump's request to lift the gag order imposed on him by Judge Juan Merchan. The gag order prohibits Trump from speaking about witnesses and...
Challenges Arise as Six More States Block Biden Administration’s New Title IX Rules
A federal judge has recently blocked the Biden administration's new Title IX rules in six additional states, adding to the challenges faced by the administration in expanding protections for LGBTQ students. Judge Danny C....
States Stop Title IX Rewrite Amid Athlete Lawsuit: Impact and Updates
A U.S. district court in Kentucky has put a stop to the implementation of the Biden administration’s new Title IX protections following a lawsuit by a West Virginia girl and a Christian Educators Association...
Federal judge blocks Biden Title IX rule in 4 states: ‘Abuse of power’New Title:...
A federal judge has recently made a decision to block President Biden's expansion of Title IX in four states, citing the mandatory gender identity protections as an "abuse of power." U.S. District Judge Terry...
The internet industry is suing California over its net neutrality lawTitle: California Net Neutrality...
The internet industry is taking legal action against California over its recently passed net neutrality law. This lawsuit, filed by major trade groups representing broadband companies, is the second significant legal challenge to the...
Supreme Court’s Decision on Abortion Pill Access Broad Access to Abortion Pill Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision regarding access to the abortion pill. The ruling, which came on June 13, 2024, upheld the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the drug, rejecting the...