Transgender Student Rights: Education Department, Courts Not On Same Page
Among the most pressing questions is whether Title IX applies to transgender students.
Supreme Court Justices Wary Of Expanded Rights For New Immigrants
The Supreme Court seems to back the government’s strict position on immigrant rights.
Obama Administration To Ask Judge To Lift Block On Immigration Actions
The White House will make its next move in the immigration battle on Monday.
Texas Judge’s Immigration Ruling Is Full Of Legal Holes
Why Judge Hanen and the GOP will fail to stop President Obama’s immigration action.
White House To Appeal Ruling Blocking Obama’s Immigrant Protections
The fight over President Obama’s immigration policy is just heating up.
Alabama Gay Marriages Could Begin Next Week After Court Lifts Stay
An Alabama appeals court has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in the Heart of Dixie.
Nebraska Supreme Court Rules On Keystone XL Pipeline
A major hurdle to constructing the pipeline has been removed.
Montana Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down, Effective Immediately
The Treasure State is the latest to accept marriage equality.
Rick Perry Criminal Case Can Proceed, Judge Rules
Texas’ governor is not out of the legal woods yet.
Partisan Wave Fails To Swamp State Courts…This Time
Is our system of impartial justice in danger of collapse?
Judge Rules That Gays Have Constitutional Right To Marry – First Federal Ruling On An S.C. Same-Sex Marriage Case
Learn more about the latest legal win for marriage equality.
Maine Judge Rejects Ebola Quarantine Of Nurse Kaci Hickox
Get the latest on Kaci Hickox’s legal battle.
Shame On Texas And The U.S. Supreme Court
Make no mistake: These new voting restrictions are about race.
Federal Judge Adds Alaska To List Of Same-Sex Marriage States
Add Alaska to the list of states approaching equality.
Court Hands Texas Abortion Providers Another Setback
The courts deal another huge blow against Texas Women.
Foreigners ‘Face Tougher Sentences’ In U.S. Courts
A study has found that in 2008, 96 percent of convicted non-U.S. citizens received a prison sentence, compared to only 85 percent of convicted U.S. citizens.
It’s Not Looking Good For Boehner’s Anti-Obama Lawsuit
Find out why the House GOP’s lawsuit may die a quick death in the courts.
Former Connecticut Governor Rowland Guilty Of Violating Federal Campaign Laws
Another one-time rising GOP star comes crashing down.
Public-Health Officials Go To Court To Stop Man With HIV
By Carol M. Ostrom, The Seattle Times SEATTLE — In a very unusual step, King County, Wash., public-health officials have gone to court to try to stop a man with HIV who has infected eight partners in the past four years from infecting others. “We’re not trying to criminalize sexual behavior here,” said Dr. Matthew […]
Marine Held In Mexico On Weapons Charges Set For Third Hearing
By Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Marine held in a Mexican prison on weapons charges since April 1 is slated to attend his third evidentiary hearing Tuesday in Tijuana where his attorney plans to argue that his rights were violated by the arresting officers. The hearing is likely to take […]
9th Circuit To Take Up Same-Sex Marriage Bans In Idaho, Nevada, Hawaii
By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times Three federal appeals court judges who have ruled in favor of gay rights in the past are to hear arguments Monday on whether to uphold same-sex marriage bans in Western states. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judges, randomly selected to consider the appeals, are Stephen Reinhardt, appointed […]
Louisiana Ruling Is A Bump In The Road To Marriage Equality
In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in an aptly named case called Loving v. Virginia. The court struck down laws that banned interracial marriage so that Richard and Mildred Loving could live together as husband and wife without the harassment of Virginia authorities. It’s hard to explain that court case to […]
Judge Forces Detroit Bankruptcy Foe To Name Its price: 75 Percent Of What’s Owed
By Nathan Bomey, Matt Helms and Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Detroit’s most vociferous bankruptcy opponent said Wednesday the city cannot legally justify treating pensioners better than financial creditors and said it wants to be paid 75 percent of what it’s owed. In a dynamic exchange, Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes demanded that Marc […]
Texas Voter ID Law: Discriminatory Or Common Sense?
By Tim Eaton, Austin American-Statesman CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice, joining several civil rights groups, told a federal judge Tuesday in South Texas that the Texas voter identification law violates the Voting Rights Act by harming blacks’ and Latinos’ ability to participate in the electoral process. Countering, lawyers from Texas […]
Caregiver, Case Workers Accused In Autistic Girl’s Starvation Death
By Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tamiyah Audain weighed 115 pounds when she was placed in the care of her mother’s cousin in Lauderhill in December 2012. She left on September 25, 2013, in the back of a hearse. At 12 years old, she weighed just 56 pounds before her body surrendered […]