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San Francisco community groups sue Trump over anti-trans executive orders

The Trump administration's directive to recognize only two sexes is legally challenged by organizations citing harm to transgender communities.

Social justice

fromwww.housingwire.com

Fair housing nonprofit sues Scott Turner, HUD over 'DEI' orders

Trump's DEI executive orders are being challenged as violations of civil rights and free speech by multiple plaintiffs including the National Urban League.

Trump Official Will No Longer Testify in Challenge to Mass Firings

Charles Ezell will not testify in a crucial case regarding the legality of mass firings of federal workers, raising questions about government authority.

fromwww.npr.org

ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban

The ACLU is challenging Trump's executive order that suspends asylum claims at the southern border, deeming it unlawful and dangerous.

SF LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

BREAKING: Trump administration says trans service members have until March 26 to quit Air Force

The Trump administration is pushing to remove transgender service members from the military by March 26, 2025.

fromtime.com

What to Know About the Ruling Blocking Trump's Refugee Ban

A federal judge blocked Trump's efforts to suspend the U.S. refugee resettlement program, asserting the president cannot override congressional laws.

SF LGBT

fromAxios

San Francisco community groups sue Trump over anti-trans executive orders

The Trump administration's directive to recognize only two sexes is legally challenged by organizations citing harm to transgender communities.

Social justice

fromwww.housingwire.com

Fair housing nonprofit sues Scott Turner, HUD over 'DEI' orders

Trump's DEI executive orders are being challenged as violations of civil rights and free speech by multiple plaintiffs including the National Urban League.

Trump Official Will No Longer Testify in Challenge to Mass Firings

Charles Ezell will not testify in a crucial case regarding the legality of mass firings of federal workers, raising questions about government authority.

fromwww.npr.org

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ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban

The ACLU is challenging Trump's executive order that suspends asylum claims at the southern border, deeming it unlawful and dangerous.

Supreme Court Revives Law Meant to Fight Money Laundering

Supreme Court reinstates Corporate Transparency Act to fight money laundering amid privacy and constitutional concerns.

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UK politics

Trans judge to challenge Supreme Court ruling at Europe's top court

Dr. Victoria McCloud plans to challenge a UK Supreme Court ruling that restricts the definition of 'women' to biological females.

fromNew York Post

SF politics

Supreme Court torn over South Carolina bid to cut Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

Supreme Court appears divided on Planned Parenthood's challenge to South Carolina's abortion funding ban under Medicaid.

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Supreme Court Revives Law Meant to Fight Money Laundering

Supreme Court reinstates Corporate Transparency Act to fight money laundering amid privacy and constitutional concerns.

14 hours ago

UK politics

Trans judge to challenge Supreme Court ruling at Europe's top court

Dr. Victoria McCloud plans to challenge a UK Supreme Court ruling that restricts the definition of 'women' to biological females.

fromNew York Post

SF politics

Supreme Court torn over South Carolina bid to cut Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

Supreme Court appears divided on Planned Parenthood's challenge to South Carolina's abortion funding ban under Medicaid.

London politics

Council seeking van sales ban 'not anti-ice cream'

Greenwich Council aims to prohibit ice cream vans on King William Walk, but a court ruling necessitated a public consultation.

London politics

Ice cream vans could be banned near Greenwich Park after council row

Greenwich Council is close to banning ice cream vans from King William Walk after costly legal battles and public consultations.

London politics

Council seeking van sales ban 'not anti-ice cream'

Greenwich Council aims to prohibit ice cream vans on King William Walk, but a court ruling necessitated a public consultation.

London politics

Ice cream vans could be banned near Greenwich Park after council row

Greenwich Council is close to banning ice cream vans from King William Walk after costly legal battles and public consultations.

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Toronto

Ontario's bill to remove certain bike lanes to be tested with Charter challenge | CBC News

The removal of major Toronto bike lanes may be unconstitutional according to cyclists' lawyers.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

Google faces 5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers

Google is accused of abusing its dominance in UK search to stifle competition and inflate advertising costs, leading to a £5 billion lawsuit.

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California insurance regulator sued over unjustified surcharges'

California's insurance policy reform could unfairly burden homeowners with wildfire-related costs.

Consumer Watchdog opposes commissioner's authority to impose fees on homeowners without sufficient input.

Apple is now fighting the UK over its demand for backdoor access to iCloud accounts

Apple is legally challenging the UK's demand for a backdoor in iCloud encryption.

The case raises critical privacy concerns regarding user data access by law enforcement.

Miscellaneous

Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store

Apple faces legal challenges over alleged monopoly practices and overcharging customers in the UK app market.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Privacy professionals

Court rejects Home Office bid for blanket secrecy in hearings over Apple encryption case | Computer Weekly

The IPT upheld the importance of transparency in Apple's legal challenge against the UK government's demands for encrypted data access.

EU data protection

fromEngadget

Apple is now fighting the UK over its demand for backdoor access to iCloud accounts

Apple is legally challenging the UK's demand for a backdoor in iCloud encryption.

The case raises critical privacy concerns regarding user data access by law enforcement.

Miscellaneous

Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store

Apple faces legal challenges over alleged monopoly practices and overcharging customers in the UK app market.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Privacy professionals

Court rejects Home Office bid for blanket secrecy in hearings over Apple encryption case | Computer Weekly

The IPT upheld the importance of transparency in Apple's legal challenge against the UK government's demands for encrypted data access.

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US politics

Libertarian Lawyers Have Questions About Legal Authority For Tariffs. Major Questions. - Above the Law

Senator Rand Paul criticizes President Trump's tariffs as unconstitutional and harmful to the economy.

fromwww.npr.org

18 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional

Eighteen states challenge Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it infringes on constitutional rights and threatens voter access.

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UK politics

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

The High Court is considering a legal challenge against the government's VAT on private school fees, citing discrimination against families needing adequate education.

Court to hear Charter challenge of Ontario's supervised consumption site law | CBC News

A Toronto consumption site is legally challenging a new Ontario law that will close 10 sites and prevent new ones from opening.

Toronto startup

Ontario aware bike lane removals may not reduce congestion, could make people less safe: internal documents | CBC News

Removing bike lanes may not reduce congestion and could increase road collisions, according to internal government documents.

Toronto startup

Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, contrary to past statements | CBC News

Ontario's new law on supervised consumption sites allows relocation, contradicting Health Minister's claims of a total ban.

Toronto startup

Court to hear Charter challenge of Ontario's supervised consumption site law | CBC News

A Toronto consumption site is legally challenging a new Ontario law that will close 10 sites and prevent new ones from opening.

Toronto startup

Ontario aware bike lane removals may not reduce congestion, could make people less safe: internal documents | CBC News

Removing bike lanes may not reduce congestion and could increase road collisions, according to internal government documents.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Toronto startup

Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, contrary to past statements | CBC News

Ontario's new law on supervised consumption sites allows relocation, contradicting Health Minister's claims of a total ban.

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#climate-change

UK news

Fresh blow to Chagos deal as indigenous people instruct lawyers to crush it

Indigenous Chagossians are legally challenging the UK government's controversial deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Environment

Climate activists to plead not guilty en masse under NSW's controversial anti-protest laws

Over 100 climate protesters in NSW plead not guilty to charges under controversial anti-protest laws, marking a potentially large legal challenge.

UK news

Fresh blow to Chagos deal as indigenous people instruct lawyers to crush it

Indigenous Chagossians are legally challenging the UK government's controversial deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Environment

Climate activists to plead not guilty en masse under NSW's controversial anti-protest laws

Over 100 climate protesters in NSW plead not guilty to charges under controversial anti-protest laws, marking a potentially large legal challenge.

Ontario bike lane removal work could start this month. Cyclists seek injunction to block it | CBC News

Cycle Toronto is legally challenging Ontario's plan to remove bike lanes, claiming it will worsen road safety and reduce cycling.

Law

Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method

The execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr. challenges nitrogen gas method citing religious beliefs and psychological effects.

SF politics

fromFast Company

Florida plans to build a road with radioactive waste-and the EPA is under fire for approving it

The EPA's approval of radioactive waste in road projects is challenged due to health risks associated with phosphogypsum.

New Lawsuit Challenges Legality of Trump's Sending Migrants to Guantanamo

The Trump administration's Guantanamo migrant transfer policy faces legal challenges from advocacy groups seeking to block the transfers and question their legality.

Federal workers sue over Musk's DOGE email soliciting updates

Musk's email to workers demanding weekly reports has caused confusion and legal challenges, with claims that non-response could imply resignation.

fromtime.com

Miscellaneous

What to Know About Trump's Order on Birthright Citizenship and the Legal Battle Around It

Trump's executive order attempts to limit birthright citizenship in the U.S., sparking immediate legal challenges from multiple states and rights groups.

fromAxios

Federal workers sue over Musk's DOGE email soliciting updates

Musk's email to workers demanding weekly reports has caused confusion and legal challenges, with claims that non-response could imply resignation.

Miscellaneous

fromtime.com

What to Know About Trump's Order on Birthright Citizenship and the Legal Battle Around It

Trump's executive order attempts to limit birthright citizenship in the U.S., sparking immediate legal challenges from multiple states and rights groups.

Waspi campaigners threaten legal action as pension compensation row deepens

The Waspi group claims 3.6 million women suffered financially due to inadequate notice on state pension age changes.

#grenfell-tower

Grenfell survivor in utter disbelief' as banned contractor fights council decision

Survivor expresses disbelief over contractor's legal challenge against council ban related to Grenfell fire.

Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court

Siderise Insulation is challenging Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban on contractors linked to Grenfell Tower refurbishment, claiming the ban lacks justification.

Grenfell survivor in utter disbelief' as banned contractor fights council decision

Survivor expresses disbelief over contractor's legal challenge against council ban related to Grenfell fire.

Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court

Siderise Insulation is challenging Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban on contractors linked to Grenfell Tower refurbishment, claiming the ban lacks justification.

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Planned change in British citizenship rules faces first legal challenge

UK's new citizenship rules for refugees face legal challenge.

Refugees arriving via irregular means are denied citizenship rights.

fromNature

Miscellaneous

Scientists fight Norway's language law, warning of talent exodus

Mandatory Norwegian language classes may hinder Norway's competitiveness in attracting international researchers.

#manchester-city

English Premier League

Man City launch new legal claim against Premier League rules

Manchester City is legally challenging recent Premier League regulations on sponsorship deals, claiming they are unlawful.

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

Man City file new legal challenge against EPL

Manchester City is challenging Premier League rules on associated party transactions to protect their commercial interests amidst ongoing financial scrutiny.

English Premier League

Man City launch new legal claim against Premier League rules

Manchester City is legally challenging recent Premier League regulations on sponsorship deals, claiming they are unlawful.

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

Man City file new legal challenge against EPL

Manchester City is challenging Premier League rules on associated party transactions to protect their commercial interests amidst ongoing financial scrutiny.

more#manchester-city

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Miscellaneous

What is the new challenge to the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby?

Dr. Shoo Lee's findings may challenge the evidence that convicted Lucy Letby for murdering infants.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Privacy professionals

EFF to Michigan Supreme Court: Cell Phone Search Warrants Must Strictly Follow The Fourth Amendment's Particularity and Probable Cause Requirements

The warrant for searching Mr. Carson's phone was constitutionally challenged for being overly broad and lacking specificity.

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UK news

Police fight over right to sack rogue cops after Sarah Everard murder

The Metropolitan Police's legal challenge centers on vetting rules crucial for maintaining trust in the police force amid serious allegations against a serving officer.