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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Campaigner wins court case that could lead to festival ban in London park

Rebekah Shaman, a local resident, expressed concerns about the ecological damage and community disruption caused by the festivals in Brockwell Park, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.
London politics
#sexual-assault
#supreme-court
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court Issues Midnight Order to Pause Deportations

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted deportations under the Alien Enemies Act amid an ongoing lawsuit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Social justice

US supreme court allows Trump administration to freeze teacher-training grants

The US Supreme Court allows a temporary freeze on $65M in teacher-training grants supporting diversity initiatives, siding with the Trump administration 5-4.
#intellectual-property
#ohio-law
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional

A federal judge struck down Ohio's law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media, citing constitutional concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional

A federal judge struck down Ohio's law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media, citing constitutional concerns.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Judge Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Eric Adams' corruption charges were dismissed 'with prejudice', preventing future prosecutions and emphasizing the political motivation behind the case.
#trump-administration
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Federal Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Cuts to Research Funding

A federal judge halted planned funding cuts by the NIH to protect medical and scientific research amid ongoing court disputes.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US judge declines to halt Trump's push to slash federal workforce

Judge Chutkan denies restraining order against DOGE's actions, marking a temporary win for Trump and Musk amid concerns about federal oversight.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

U.S. judge in Boston temporarily halts Trump plan to cut millions of dollars for teacher training

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's cuts to teacher training programs, citing potential harm from program cancellations.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling CFPB

A federal judge's injunction prevents the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ensuring the agency's continued operation.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Federal Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Cuts to Research Funding

A federal judge halted planned funding cuts by the NIH to protect medical and scientific research amid ongoing court disputes.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US judge declines to halt Trump's push to slash federal workforce

Judge Chutkan denies restraining order against DOGE's actions, marking a temporary win for Trump and Musk amid concerns about federal oversight.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

U.S. judge in Boston temporarily halts Trump plan to cut millions of dollars for teacher training

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's cuts to teacher training programs, citing potential harm from program cancellations.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling CFPB

A federal judge's injunction prevents the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ensuring the agency's continued operation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

DA declines to charge Moraga tennis coach in sex abuse probe

"The Contra Costa District Attorney's office concluded there wasn't enough evidence to charge tennis coach Michael Roy Howard, who was arrested following allegations of sex abuse."
East Bay (California)
Non-profit organizations
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

EPA was 'arbitrary and capricious' when it froze nonprofits Citibank accounts, judge finds | TechCrunch

A federal judge ruled the EPA's termination of contracts with nonprofits was arbitrary, requiring access to funds amid ongoing investigations.
fromBKReader
2 months ago

No Charges For Off-Duty DSNY Officer in Fatal Brooklyn Crash

After a thorough investigation, OSI concluded that prosecutors would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officer committed a crime.
Brooklyn
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

Court rejects OPP finding of no 'serious' officer misconduct after pedestrian killed | CBC News

The Ontario Superior Court ruled against OPP's finding of no serious misconduct after a police vehicle killed a pedestrian, emphasizing the need for accountability.
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Kalshi pushes for court to allow betting on U.S. elections

"As the election nears, Kalshi and the public deserve access to the contracts that the CFTC has blocked for too long already," the company wrote, emphasizing the need for timely options for betters.
Privacy professionals
fromCardplayer
8 months ago

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Smoking In New Jersey Casinos

"We are gratified by the court's decision to dismiss plaintiff's complaint and deny its attempt to change the Smoke-Free Air Act outside of the legislative process," Resorts Casino President Mark Giannantonio said, highlighting the industry's position on smoking regulations.
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