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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Wall Street Journal Calls for Someone to Sue' Trump Over Tariffs: Treating the Economy as a Personal Plaything'

The Wall Street Journal criticizes Trump's tariffs as an overreach of presidential power and calls for legal action.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

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
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

San Francisco AIDS Foundation and other LGBTQ+ groups bring new lawsuit against anti-trans executive orders

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are legally challenging the Trump administration's executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ rights, arguing they violate constitutional rights.
SF LGBT
fromAxios
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Wall Street Journal Calls for Someone to Sue' Trump Over Tariffs: Treating the Economy as a Personal Plaything'

The Wall Street Journal criticizes Trump's tariffs as an overreach of presidential power and calls for legal action.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

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
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

San Francisco AIDS Foundation and other LGBTQ+ groups bring new lawsuit against anti-trans executive orders

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are legally challenging the Trump administration's executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ rights, arguing they violate constitutional rights.
SF LGBT
fromAxios
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
#free-speech
LGBT
fromAxios
2 months ago

Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban

LGBTQ+ advocates oppose conversion therapy as harmful and ineffective, emphasizing the importance of legal protections against its practice for minors.
Law
fromTampa Free Press
2 months ago

Court Set To Tackle Florida's Social Media Law As Free Speech Fight Heats Up

Florida's HB3 aims to restrict social media use among teens but faces legal challenges for potential First Amendment violations.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Appellate Court Says Florida's Drag Show Ban Is Likely Unconstitutional

Federal appellate court upholds injunction against Florida drag show ban, citing likely violation of First Amendment rights.
LGBT
fromAxios
2 months ago

Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban

LGBTQ+ advocates oppose conversion therapy as harmful and ineffective, emphasizing the importance of legal protections against its practice for minors.
Law
fromTampa Free Press
2 months ago

Court Set To Tackle Florida's Social Media Law As Free Speech Fight Heats Up

Florida's HB3 aims to restrict social media use among teens but faces legal challenges for potential First Amendment violations.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Appellate Court Says Florida's Drag Show Ban Is Likely Unconstitutional

Federal appellate court upholds injunction against Florida drag show ban, citing likely violation of First Amendment rights.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

GMC challenged in High Court after embolism death

The legal challenge regarding the role of physician associates in the NHS raises significant questions about patient safety and the proper training and oversight required for such positions.
UK news
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Wikipedia fights the UK's 'flawed' and 'burdensome' online safety rules

"As a Category 1 service, Wikipedia could face the most burdensome compliance obligations, which were designed to tackle some of the UK's riskiest websites."
Privacy professionals
#refugee-rights
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Plans to stop small boat refugees getting British citizenship hit by legal challenge

New UK citizenship rules face legal challenge for potentially discriminating against refugees.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Plans to stop small boat refugees getting British citizenship hit by legal challenge

New UK citizenship rules face legal challenge for potentially discriminating against refugees.
#apple
EU data protection
fromEngadget
2 months ago

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.
Apple
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Developer sues Apple to claw back commission payments

A proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple accuses the company of violating a federal injunction regarding commissions from mobile app developers.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
2 months ago

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.
Apple
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Developer sues Apple to claw back commission payments

A proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple accuses the company of violating a federal injunction regarding commissions from mobile app developers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Prince Harry loses legal challenge over UK security arrangements

Prince Harry lost a legal challenge regarding his UK security arrangements, as the Court of Appeal upheld a previous decision by the Home Office.
#supreme-court
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case | CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada will not intervene in a challenge to Ontario's climate plan, allowing youth activists to revive their case in lower court.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case | CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada will not intervene in a challenge to Ontario's climate plan, allowing youth activists to revive their case in lower court.
#local-government
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

California insurance regulator sued over unjustified surcharges'

The recent decision allows insurance companies a significant profit post-wildfires, while Californians face rising costs without adequate public input or limits on future assessments.
Los Angeles Rams
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

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

Emily Ley, the owner of a small business affected by the tariffs, states these tariffs will cripple her company, which relies on Chinese suppliers, questioning their legality.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

Lord Pannick, representing affected families, stated that the government's VAT on private school fees interferes with the fundamental right to education, especially for children with SEND.
UK politics
#ontario
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

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

Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Daily phone calls, 80 visits, a laptop: Tommy Robinson's life behind bars

Robinson’s segregation from other inmates was deemed necessary for safety due to threats against him, yet his privileges appeared to exceed standard prison conditions.
UK news
#immigration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

ICE Arrests Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia

Mahmoud Khalil's arrest represents a heightened crackdown on campus activism related to the Palestinian cause under President Trump.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

ICE Arrests Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia

Mahmoud Khalil's arrest represents a heightened crackdown on campus activism related to the Palestinian cause under President Trump.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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

The anti-protest laws are over the top and they need to be challenged, said 21-year-old Alexa Stuart, who is a spokesperson for the protest organisers Rising Tide.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario court's dismissal of Charter challenge to long-term care law won't be appealed | CBC News

In the published decision from January, Justice Robert Centa said the law doesn't contravene the Charter, stating that it does not interfere with an ALC patient's 'right' to choose where they live.
Healthcare
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 months ago

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.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

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
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

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.
fromNature
3 months ago

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

"These demands will make it difficult for us to recruit them," says Edvard Moser, a Nobel laureate who heads up the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience."
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