A recent report shows that 57 schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have shown dangerous levels of copper and lead, and many schools’ results are not even available yet, which means that number is likely to rise. These results were made public as the school district is actively developing plans to make drinking water safe in … [Read more...]
Four States Voting on Marijuana Amendments in Fall 2018
The New York Times reports four more states will vote on recreational or medical marijuana use this upcoming voting day. If the amendments are passed, Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, and Utah will join 30 other states that have legalized the drug in some form. These four states are all proposing separate legislation that will affect marijuana … [Read more...]
Can Civil Litigation Help Curb Human Sex Trafficking?
Human sex trafficking has the dubious distinction of being one of the fastest growing crimes in the world – as well as one of the hardest to stop. But a new, somewhat unusual legal strategy is showing great promise in fighting a terrible industry. Instead of focusing on criminal prosecution, victims are filing civil lawsuits. How can civil … [Read more...]
What Does Democratic Victory in November Mean?
According to Reuters, If Democrats win control of the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate next month, nearly every aspect of Donald Trump’s presidency could face swift examination – from his long-elusive tax returns to possible business ties with Russia and conflicts of interest, congressional sources say. While numerous probes have been … [Read more...]
2018 Midterms Preview
The 2018 midterm election projects to be one of the most consequential in recent history. At stake is Congressional oversight of the Trump Administration, the future of the federal court system, impending Congressional re-districting and a staggering range of elected positions. If you've been too busy to obsess over American politics, here are … [Read more...]
New Lawsuit Seeks Financial Damages for Immigrant Children Separated from Their Families
When the details and consequences of the Trump Administration's draconian family separation policy were reported this summer, Americans recoiled from the sight of children forcibly separated from their parents. Polls found that nearly two-thirds of respondents opposed these policies, a remarkable figure in such a polarized age – though a strong … [Read more...]
Justice Department Probes Pennsylvania Dioceses
According to Reuters, the Justice Department will investigate cases of sexual abuse by clergy members from four Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania. The dioceses include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, and Allentown. The received federal subpoenas after a state grand jury report alleged Catholic priests in Pennsylvania sexually abused … [Read more...]
New York Enforces Landmark #Me Too Legislation Including Ban on Nondisclosure Agreements and Mandatory Arbitration
One year ago, on October 15, 2017, the #Me Too movement went viral following the October 9th firing of Harvey Weinstein from his media empire, Miramax. Women across the country shared stories on social media of workplace sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault. Kevin Spacey, Mario Batali, Charlie Rose, Matt Lauer, Al Franken, and … [Read more...]
U S Official Charged With Leaking Information To Media
According to Reuters, A U.S. Treasury Department official has been criminally charged with leaking confidential documents relating to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, the Russian embassy and others, to a reporter from digital media company BuzzFeed, Manhattan federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. Natalie May Edwards was arrested … [Read more...]
Public Interest Group Urges Kia And Hyundai For Recalls
According to Automotive News, a public interest group called for Hyundai and Kia to recall nearly 3 million vehicles. The Center for Auto Safety urged Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors America to recall crossovers and sedans that pose a non-collision fire risk. The group petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration back in June to … [Read more...]
Is the Criminal Justice System Racist? Data Overwhelmingly Says “Yes”
When examining racial bias in the criminal justice system, two seemingly conflicting ideas begin to emerge. First, the vast majority of police officers are not racist. They are decent people wanting to help protect the communities they serve. At the same time, people of color generally have more frequent and more severe interactions with law … [Read more...]
On Trial: Harvard Accused Of Discriminating Against Asians
Reuters reports Harvard University is set to face trial on Monday over accusations that it discriminates against Asian-American applicants in a closely watched lawsuit that could influence the use of race as a factor in college admissions decisions. The non-jury trial before a Boston judge pits the Ivy League school against Students for Fair … [Read more...]
Does the Fifth Amendment Protect Child Pornographers from Being Forced to Reveal Passwords?
Whether a criminal defendant charged with sharing child pornography on the Internet should be compelled to provide his encrypted passwords despite his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is at the heart of a vexing and ambiguous case before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The case, Commonwealth v. Davis, addresses whether “the … [Read more...]
Trump’s EPA Seeks to Weaken Mercury Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says on its website: “If you break a thermometer while using it or if you improperly dispose of it, the thermometer will release mercury vapors that are harmful to human and ecological health.” There is no dispute that mercury is a toxic gas; it can cause brain damage, is a threat to child development … [Read more...]
Fyre Festival Fiasco Organizer Gets Prison Sentence
According to Newser, Billy McFarland, the brain behind the Fyre Festival, has learned his fate. A Manhattan federal judge sentenced McFarland to 6 years in prison. The judge called McFarland a "serial fraudster" who has been "dishonest most of his life." The 26-year-old organized 2017's Fyre festival, which was billed as an "unprecedented VIP … [Read more...]
Federal Athorities Tighten Grip on Detained Immigrant Children
New Requirements Make It Harder to Gain Custody of Immigrant Children Separated from Their Families Donald Trump focused a lot on immigration during his campaign. He made claims that Mexico only sends over rapists and drug dealers, he suggested the United States ban all Muslims, and he talked of building a full-length border wall that would be … [Read more...]
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