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www.nytimes.com
5 days ago
New York City

Transgender Athlete Ban in a Long Island County Is Struck Down in Court

A New York court struck down a Long Island county order barring transgender women from women's sports teams, citing executive overreach. [ more ]
www.amny.com
5 days ago
LGBT

Nassau County trans athlete ban struck down by judge following roller derby league's challenge | amNewYork

Judge strikes down Nassau County's ban on female transgender athletes, affirming the rights of transgender individuals in sports. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
LGBT

North Carolina and West Virginia can't deny trans health care: federal appeals court

Bans on gender-affirming care ruled unconstitutional in North Carolina and West Virginia. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 weeks ago
Law

West Virginia trans sports ban discriminates against teen, court says

West Virginia's transgender athletes ban discriminated against a 13-year-old trans girl and was ruled unconstitutional. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago
Law

Appeals court overturns West Virginia's trans sports ban

Federal appeals court overturned West Virginia's transgender sports ban as it amounted to sex-based discrimination against a trans girl violating Title IX. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 weeks ago
Law

Appeals court allows transgender girl to stay on West Virginia track team

Transgender student cannot be barred from girls' sports based on fears of unfair advantage or young transition age. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Judge nixes controversial NY abortion ballot measure - in blow to Dems ahead of election

State judge orders controversial abortion proposal off November ballot, impacting New York Democrats' campaign strategy. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

City of Miami Racially Gerrymandered Voting Districts, Judge Finds

City of Miami gerrymandered districts by race and ethnicity unconstitutionally.
Judge ruled to throw out voting map and prevent racial gerrymandering in the future. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 days ago
Germany news

German court upholds AfD 'suspected' extremist status DW 05/13/2024

A German court ruled AfD as a 'suspected' far-right extremist organization, enabling BfV to investigate and surveil members more easily. [ more ]
euronews
4 days ago
Germany news

AfD classified as 'suspected extremist' organisation after court defea

The AfD party lost the case against being classified as a suspected right-wing extremist organization. [ more ]
Washington Post
15 hours ago
US news

Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? A judge in Indiana ruled yes.

Tacos and burritos are considered 'Mexican-style sandwiches' by an Indiana judge. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
New York City

Court rules names of officers involved in Ejaz Choudry's death cannot stay secret | CBC News

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a mentally ill man in crisis should not have their names shielded from the public. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

New Jersey's Ballot Must Be Immediately Redesigned, Federal Judge Rules

A federal judge has granted an emergency request to redesign New Jersey's election ballot before the primary.
The ruling is expected to reshape politics in New Jersey and affect the primary races, impacting Senator Menendez's replacement race. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Education

"Florida has a 1st amendment problem" - judge rules trans teacher can use "Ms."

Transgender teacher in Florida allowed to use preferred title and pronouns in class.
Federal judge rules HB1069 in Florida restricting pronoun use for teachers is unconstitutional. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Education

Student's punishment for locs did not violate Crown Act, Texas judge rules

Judge ruled Texas high school did not violate CROWN Act by punishing Black student for hair length policy.
Policy focuses on hair length, not style, equally applies to all students per district. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Education

Texas school legally punished Black student, Darryl George, over hairstyle: Judge

School district in Texas rules against Black student's hairstyle
Judicial ruling on hairstyle discrimination in Texas school district [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Law

Top Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law DW 04/03/2024

Uganda's Constitutional Court upheld the anti-gay law, imposing severe penalties like life imprisonment and death for same-sex relations.
The petition to nullify the law was brought by law professors, legislators, and human rights activists from Uganda. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Law

Here's what happens if Trump can't pay his $454 million bond

Former President Trump needs $454 million bond in civil fraud case
New York Attorney General prepared to seize Trump's assets [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Court upholds California rules to protect fish, but Newsom wants lenient Delta approach

Judge upheld decision to cut water use in San Joaquin River
State considering flexible water districts plan instead of strict regulations
Ruling supported agency's plan to protect key fish species with increased water flows. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Charges against alleged white supremacists are tossed by a California judge for the second time

Charges against violent white supremacist group dismissed for the second time in five years due to selective prosecution.
Federal prosecutors accuse Rise Above Movement members of inciting violence at California rallies by organizing online and celebrating violence. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

California court ruling could threaten key source of funding for disputed giant water tunnel project

A California judge has ruled that a 60-year-old law does not give the state permission to borrow the billions of dollars needed for a water project that includes a massive underground tunnel.
The ruling could threaten funding for Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial plan to reroute a significant portion of the state's water supply. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

LA Court Looks to Validate Builder's Remedy Project in La Canada Flintridge

Builder's remedy provision is inching towards its first legal win in California.
The preliminary court decision leans towards ruling in favor of the developer behind the 600 Foothill Boulevard project. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Amnesty clause for soldiers breaches human rights law, Belfast court rules

Conditional amnesties for Troubles-era crimes in Northern Ireland breach human rights legislation.
The Legacy Act immunity provision lacks evidence of contributing to reconciliation in Northern Ireland. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Judge: LAPD officers fired over COVID vaccine dispute won't get jobs back

Former LAPD officer entitled to back pay but won't be reinstated after challenging COVID-19 mandate.
City acted within rights to terminate officer for failing to comply with employment condition. [ more ]
ABA Journal
2 months ago
Parenting

Leaving kids home alone wasn't endangerment, state supreme court says; 'no parent can shield a child from all risks'

Leaving kids home alone may not always constitute endangerment, according to the Iowa Supreme Court
Parents cannot shield children from all risks, but must manage them effectively [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
LGBT

Japanese court allows trans man to update gender on official docs without surgery in landmark case

A court in Japan has ruled that a trans man can update his gender on official documents without undergoing surgical sterilization.
This comes months after Japan's Supreme Court struck down part of a law that required transgender people to undergo surgery to have their gender legally recognized. [ more ]
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