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Brooklyn Eagle
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Brooklyn's MDC Jail stops accepting sentenced inmates amid concerns over 'barbaric conditions'

MDC Brooklyn will no longer accept inmates serving sentences, shifting focus to pretrial detainees after a judge condemned its inhumane conditions. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Law

North Dakota Judge Strikes Down the State's Abortion Ban

The North Dakota judge's ruling reaffirms the right to access abortion before fetal viability, despite existing state laws and clinic availability. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Lawsuit seeking power to not certify Georgia elections is dismissed

The lawsuit regarding the discretion of Georgia election board members was dismissed but can be refiled after correcting naming issues. [ more ]
HuffPost
10 months ago
Law

Conservative Appeals Court Decision Aims To Gut The Voting Rights Act

A panel of conservative judges on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals or groups cannot bring suit under the Voting Rights Act.
This decision would make enforcement rare and subject to political control of state and federal government.
The case is likely to be heard by the full 8th Circuit or the Supreme Court. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Lawsuit seeking power to not certify Georgia elections is dismissed

The lawsuit regarding the discretion of Georgia election board members was dismissed but can be refiled after correcting naming issues. [ more ]
HuffPost
10 months ago
Law

Conservative Appeals Court Decision Aims To Gut The Voting Rights Act

A panel of conservative judges on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals or groups cannot bring suit under the Voting Rights Act.
This decision would make enforcement rare and subject to political control of state and federal government.
The case is likely to be heard by the full 8th Circuit or the Supreme Court. [ more ]
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New York Post
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Exclusive | NYC schools chancellor violated free speech rights of parent activist who called out 'Jew hatred': judge

A federal judge ruled that Maron's removal from her position violated her First Amendment rights, emphasizing free speech protection. [ more ]
emptywheel
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The Second Amendment, as Applied - emptywheel

The Second Amendment applies to modern firearms, influencing legal interpretations and the dismissal of gun possession charges. [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 weeks ago
New York City

Medley cop who bought trailer meets requirements to run for council seat, judge says

A judge ruled that Lt. Arturo Jinete qualifies to run for council in Medley despite a late move due to property issues. [ more ]
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Fortune
1 month ago
LGBT

Transgender New Hampshire girl allowed to play soccer, judge rules, challenging governor's 'fairness in women's sports' law

A federal judge allowed a transgender girl to play soccer while challenging a New Hampshire law banning transgender girls from female sports. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Ohio's 'medically baseless and genuinely dangerous' gender-affirming care ban upheld by judge

Ohio upholds ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth and trans girls/women in sports. [ more ]
Fortune
1 month ago
LGBT

Transgender New Hampshire girl allowed to play soccer, judge rules, challenging governor's 'fairness in women's sports' law

A federal judge allowed a transgender girl to play soccer while challenging a New Hampshire law banning transgender girls from female sports. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Ohio's 'medically baseless and genuinely dangerous' gender-affirming care ban upheld by judge

Ohio upholds ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth and trans girls/women in sports. [ more ]
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Axios
1 month ago
Tech industry

The court that declared Google a monopoly weights breaking up the search giant

A federal judge is considering breaking up Google for abusing its search monopoly, marking a significant moment in U.S. antitrust action. [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Judge orders U.S. to return spear, helmet to 'QAnon Shaman'

A judge orders the return of Jacob A. Chansley's distinctive riot gear, rejecting the government's claim that it might still be needed as evidence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Menendez Judge Bars Some Prosecution Evidence in Bribery Trial

A federal judge blocked specific evidence in Senator Menendez's bribery trial, potentially weakening prosecutors' case. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Judge orders U.S. to return spear, helmet to 'QAnon Shaman'

A judge orders the return of Jacob A. Chansley's distinctive riot gear, rejecting the government's claim that it might still be needed as evidence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Menendez Judge Bars Some Prosecution Evidence in Bribery Trial

A federal judge blocked specific evidence in Senator Menendez's bribery trial, potentially weakening prosecutors' case. [ more ]
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Fast Company
1 month ago
Law

Iowa's abortion ban aims at timing when many won't even know they're pregnant

Iowa's strict abortion law allowing abortions only up to about six weeks of pregnancy will take effect after judicial approval. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
New York City

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg slammed for prosecuting fake vax cards while letting 'violent' perps walk

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg faced criticism for pursuing felony charges against individuals who bought fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, despite going easy on others charged with more serious crimes.
State Supreme Court Justice Brendan T. Lantry dismissed the felony charges against the two defendants and criticized Bragg's office for routinely dismissing more serious counts or indictments. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
Marketing

Judge blocks Montana's first-of-its kind state ban of TikTok

A US judge has blocked Montana's ban on TikTok from taking effect on January 1.
The judge stated that the ban oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users. [ more ]
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