On November 8th, a federal judge ruled in favor of plaintiffs in 26 lawsuits against the hog farming giant, Murphy-Brown, allowing most of the claims to move forward to trial. The decision marks a win for local North Carolina residents suffering financially and physically from the proximity of the factory farms; however, there may never be another … [Read more...]
ACLU and Gay Couple Challenge Mississippi Religious Freedom Law
House Bill 1523, which was passed by the Mississippi legislature and will become law on July 1, is now the subject of a lawsuit. Among other provisions, the bill allows workers to decline to provide services to potential clients or customers if the worker feels that doing so will violate his or her religious convictions. The law is widely … [Read more...]
