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#civil-rights
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

State AGs sue Trump administration over mandate to end DEI practices in schools

Attorney General James leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration's directive to halt diversity initiatives in education.
NYC LGBT
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

NYPD Gang Database Targets Black and Latino People, Suit Says

The NYPD's gang database disproportionately targets Black and Latino individuals, leading to systemic racial profiling and legal consequences.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Attorneys General urge DHS to keep open offices that oversee agency and protect people's rights

NY Attorney General urges DHS to keep civil rights oversight offices open to protect citizens and noncitizens' rights.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

19 States Sue the Trump Administration Over Its D.E.I. Demand in Schools

A coalition of 19 states is suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold federal funding based on diversity program compliance.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Lawsuit against USDOT alleges ultimatum tying transportation needs to immigration agenda

AG Letitia James is suing the DOT for unlawfully tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement compliance.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

State AGs sue Trump administration over mandate to end DEI practices in schools

Attorney General James leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration's directive to halt diversity initiatives in education.
NYC LGBT
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

NYPD Gang Database Targets Black and Latino People, Suit Says

The NYPD's gang database disproportionately targets Black and Latino individuals, leading to systemic racial profiling and legal consequences.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Attorneys General urge DHS to keep open offices that oversee agency and protect people's rights

NY Attorney General urges DHS to keep civil rights oversight offices open to protect citizens and noncitizens' rights.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

19 States Sue the Trump Administration Over Its D.E.I. Demand in Schools

A coalition of 19 states is suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold federal funding based on diversity program compliance.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Lawsuit against USDOT alleges ultimatum tying transportation needs to immigration agenda

AG Letitia James is suing the DOT for unlawfully tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement compliance.
Alternative medicine
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 days ago

Attorneys general ask FDA to lift restrictions on abortion drug mifepristone

The FDA should eliminate outdated restrictions on mifepristone, as it is safe and effective according to petitioners, including several state attorneys general.
#reddit
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Reddit sues Anthropic for allegedly not paying for training data | TechCrunch

#affordable-housing
fromGothamist
4 days ago
NYC politics

Brooklyn leaders say NY can't suspend millions in affordable housing penalties for Atlantic Yards

fromBKReader
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Despite Promises of Housing, Hoops and Jobs, State Has Given up on Affordable Units in Prospect Heights, Critics Say

NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Brooklyn leaders say NY can't suspend millions in affordable housing penalties for Atlantic Yards

Community leaders question state's authority to waive penalties for affordable housing delays.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 days ago

Despite Promises of Housing, Hoops and Jobs, State Has Given up on Affordable Units in Prospect Heights, Critics Say

Brooklyn community leaders demand accountability from developers for promised affordable housing units, hinting at potential legal action over missed deadlines.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

New Jersey AG hits RealPage and 10 landlords with antitrust suit

Recent legal action targets landlords and RealPage for alleged price-fixing practices that worsen New Jersey's affordable housing crisis.
#transgender-rights
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Transgender teens sue Kansas over 'harmful' gender-affirming care ban

Trans teens and their families are suing Kansas over a law banning gender-affirming care for youth with gender dysphoria, alleging constitutional violations.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Transgender teens sue Kansas over 'harmful' gender-affirming care ban

Trans teens and their families are suing Kansas over a law banning gender-affirming care for youth with gender dysphoria, alleging constitutional violations.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago

ICE still can't enter Rikers Island, judge rules

A New York Judge extended a restraining order preventing ICE from accessing Rikers Island amid a City Council lawsuit.
#roman-abramovich
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

Britain is pursuing legal action to ensure proceeds from Abramovich's sale of Chelsea FC support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

Britain is pursuing legal action to ensure proceeds from Abramovich's sale of Chelsea FC support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Bay Area city gets settlement in AI pornography case, while Deepnude' owner remains defiant

AI technology is under legal scrutiny for enabling non-consensual image modifications, with one company settling but others contesting the lawsuit.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Justice Department ratchets up pressure on California school districts to bar trans athletes

U.S. DOJ warns schools in California to bar transgender athletes from competitions or face legal action.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Westminster Council appeals judge ruling that led to Leicester Square busker ban

Constant busker noise in Leicester Square likened to psychological torture by a judge, prompting legal action against Westminster Council.
#education
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Student banned from graduation after coming out online, lawsuit says

Morgan Armstrong came out as gay on social media days before graduation and faced severe consequences from her school.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Student banned from graduation after coming out online, lawsuit says

Morgan Armstrong came out as gay on social media days before graduation and faced severe consequences from her school.
#donald-trump
#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY AG Letitia James planning to sue Trump's HHS over healthcare funding cuts

Letitia James plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration's HHS over healthcare funding cuts affecting essential programs.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston food

Trump tried to block international students from Harvard - here's how 1,400 readers reacted

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY AG Letitia James planning to sue Trump's HHS over healthcare funding cuts

Letitia James plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration's HHS over healthcare funding cuts affecting essential programs.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Letitia James files lawsuit against US DOT over federal transportation funding

New York AG Letitia James leads legal action against the Trump administration over unlawful transportation funding tied to immigration enforcement.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump violating right to life with anti-environment orders, youth lawsuit says

Young Americans are suing the Trump administration over environmental executive orders that allegedly violate their constitutional rights.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Trump tried to block international students from Harvard - here's how 1,400 readers reacted

Harvard University successfully blocked the Trump administration's attempt to bar international students, asserting the move violates constitutional rights and harms the institution.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

University sues administration over move to bar international students, scholars- Harvard Gazette

Harvard seeks to block a Trump administration decision to revoke its ability to enroll international students, viewing it as unconstitutional.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: States sue Trump administration over tariffs policy DW 04/23/2025

States are suing the Trump administration over its tariff policy, claiming it is unlawful and disruptive to the economy.
#public-safety
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Family of victim killed after man fell from Toronto's Leaside Bridge sues city over lack of suicide barriers | CBC News

A tragic accident due to the lack of suicide barriers on the Leaside Bridge led to a family's lawsuit against the city for negligence.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Family of victim killed after man fell from Toronto's Leaside Bridge sues city over lack of suicide barriers | CBC News

A tragic accident due to the lack of suicide barriers on the Leaside Bridge led to a family's lawsuit against the city for negligence.
San Francisco
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Encampment sweeps at Ohlone Park; 8th & Harrison face new legal challenges

Berkeley is attempting to clear homeless encampments, facing legal challenges from advocates opposing the closures.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYC laundromat drags pizza joint next door to court over odor

Laundry Project 23 claims that the odors and fumes from Pizza Studio are contaminating their laundromat, significantly disrupting operations and harming their reputation.
NYC startup
#public-health
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Chagos deal paused by last-minute legal action

High Court judge issues injunction preventing UK government from finalizing Chagos Islands negotiations.
fromSocketSite
3 years ago

Upp Yours! Foreclosed upon Pac Heights Landlord is Fighting Back

Arden Van Upp, alleging she was a victim of predatory lending, filed suit to void a mortgage she claims she never signed and seeks damages.
NYC real estate
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

Oregon Humanities sues over federal funding cuts * Oregon ArtsWatch

"What knits our communities together is the opportunity to hear each other, to hear differences of opinion, to understand how we're different and how we're similar, and that's what builds the ground on which democracy can grow."
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gran Canaria centre for unaccompanied migrant children closed over abuse allegations

The Canary Islands court shut down a center for unaccompanied migrant children due to severe allegations of abuse, prompting immediate police action and investigations.
UK news
US news
fromJust The News
2 weeks ago

Alan Dershowitz says news outlets could sue over lost ad revenues due to federally funded censorship

Alan Dershowitz suggests legal actions could be taken against government censorship impacting news organizations.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Valencia threaten to sue over Netflix Vini doc

"In light of the injustice and falsehoods committed against Valencia CF fans, the Club has demanded in writing an immediate rectification from the documentary's production company regarding the events at Mestalla, which do not correspond to reality."
Real Madrid
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Florida man allegedly shot neighbor's pregnant cow 5 times, riddling it with bullets

Hung Trinh, 54, allegedly shot a neighbor's pregnant cow several times after it wandered onto his property, leading to his arrest for animal cruelty.
Agriculture
#cultural-heritage
#mental-health
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Shocking video shows Uber driver pulling gun on Fla. rapper, her pal: 'She got them crazy eyes'

"Get out of my vehicle now!" the driver yells while calling 911. "You're no longer in the ride. Get out!"
Miami food
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Thailand: 17 wanted over deadly Bangkok tower collapse DW 05/16/2025

The suddenness and speed of the collapse has raised questions about the quality of its construction, leading to arrest warrants for 17 people implicated in the disaster.
UK news
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area woman sues airline, alleges man assaulted her on red-eye from SFO

Morgan explained in the suit that she couldn't alert flight attendants during the remainder of the flight because they did not do any walk-throughs and that she first reported the assault to an American Airlines gate agent after arriving in Dallas. Morgan said her accusation was disregarded and turned to 'victim blaming,' as the gate agent questioned why she didn't take action during the flight.
Atlanta Braves
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Eaton fire victims, others claim insurance adjuster stole repair money

The California Department of Insurance has charged an Encino-based insurance adjuster with theft of funds from fire victims, alleging fraud through false claims and uncompleted repairs.
LA real estate
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NY attorney general sues DHS over threat to withhold disaster relief funds

States are suing the federal government over the withholding of disaster relief funds tied to immigration enforcement compliance.
#constitutional-law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US Elections

AG James moves to halt Trump's executive order on elections, citing threat to voter access | amNewYork

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

AG James moves to halt Trump's executive order on elections, citing threat to voter access | amNewYork

Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition to block Trump's election integrity order, citing it as unconstitutional and detrimental to voter access.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

The U.S. Department of Transportation's funding threats over immigration policy violate state rights and constitutional separation of powers.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First.

Hawaii intends to sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages; federal intervention has already begun to block these lawsuits.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's Justice Department sues Michigan and Hawaii over plans to take Big Oil to court

The DOJ's lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan challenge state actions against fossil fuel companies, asserting federal authority over climate regulation.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First.

Hawaii intends to sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages; federal intervention has already begun to block these lawsuits.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's Justice Department sues Michigan and Hawaii over plans to take Big Oil to court

The DOJ's lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan challenge state actions against fossil fuel companies, asserting federal authority over climate regulation.
#reproductive-rights
#defamation
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

London woman fined over 8,000 after blasting music for seven hours through night enraging neighbours

A North London woman was fined over £8,000 for continuously playing loud music for seven hours, disrupting her neighbors despite a prior noise abatement notice.
London politics
#environmental-impact
NYC politics
fromAol
1 month ago

New York asks judge to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program

NYC and MTA are taking legal action against the Trump administration to protect congestion pricing.
The congestion pricing program aims to reduce traffic and fund mass transit improvements.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Legal letters and copyright rows as GAA accuses coaches and companies of "seeking to line their own pockets"

The GAA has issued several legal letters against companies violating trademark rules, alleging they are taking advantage of the association to profit financially.
Social media marketing
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Staten Islanders May Sue Over 'Risky' Rushed Return of Cars in Park - Streetsblog New York City

The city converted a protected bike path in Silver Lake Park into a roadway for cars, angering residents and prompting plans for legal action.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

In some New York prisons, infirmaries are dens of hidden violence

New York prison infirmaries have witnessed alleged physical abuse and resulting fatalities, prompting public outcry and legal action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform UK served with legal papers over bullying allegations

The internal strife within Reform UK has intensified as MP Rupert Lowe's staff initiate legal action following a published report naming them in bullying allegations.
UK politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Texas bill aims to eliminate NAR speech code

I have interviewed three Realtors who were persecuted for their beliefs and for their speech under Standard of Practice 10-5.
SF real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tirlan to donate to charity after admitting polluting river in incident at Monaghan plant

Tirlán avoided a fine after making a donation to charity and covering legal costs related to a pollution incident affecting local water bodies.
UK news
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

LI dad says infant son is fighting for his life in NYC hospital after a botched circumcision: 'He looks like he's been through war'

A routine circumcision left a newborn fighting for his life due to complications arising during the procedure.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Campaigners call for end to big festivals in park

Brockwell Park is not a resilient festival venue - it's a vital ecological and community sanctuary. The scale, frequency and environmental toll of these events is unsustainable.
London politics
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: How to Have Fun in Portland, Oregon Sues Pants off Trump, and Tesla Profits Plummet 71 Percent

Support local journalism to ensure the vibrancy of Portland's news and culture.
Oregon is suing President Trump over tariffs, arguing only Congress has tax-imposing authority.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago

More than 2,800 sign petition over felled oak tree

A petition with over 2,800 signatures demands justice for a felled 400-year-old oak tree, highlighting the need for protection of ancient trees in Whitewebbs Park.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Irish rugby concussion cases fall by wayside as ex-player David Corkery focuses on legal action in UK

David Corkery, a former rugby international, highlighted the severity of his brain injuries, calling them a 'ticking time bomb' and emphasizing the urgent need for change in player safety protocols.
UK news
#nintendo
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Nintendo is going after the person behind last year's massive Pokemon leak

Nintendo is pursuing legal action against the leaker behind the massive Pokémon data breach identified as 'GameFreakOUT'.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Nintendo is going after the person behind last year's massive Pokemon leak

Nintendo is pursuing legal action against the leaker behind the massive Pokémon data breach identified as 'GameFreakOUT'.
NYC parents
fromChristianpost
1 month ago

NYC woman sues DNA company after botched paternity test led her to get an abortion

A woman claims a botched paternity test led her to terminate her pregnancy, resulting in legal action against two labs.
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