After violating a federal law on domestic violence, two landlords face legal repercussions. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the settlement of United States v. David Montanus and…
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DOJ Sues Theme Park Corporation Over ADA Violations
A major theme park holding company had prohibited the use of wheeled walkers in their parks and facilities. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the Attorney’s Office…
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Office of Personnel Management Finalizes Rule on Federal Employment Status
The rule aligns with President Trump’s executive order regarding Schedule F. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) finalized a rule allowing the president more leeway to fire career…
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Circuit Court Allows National Guard Deployment in District of Columbia
The appellate panel determined that the nation’s capital holds a unique status, since the district was created by Congress. A panel of the District of Columbia U.S. Circuit…
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U.S. Appellate Court Upholds Free Speech Protections for NY Pregnancy Centers
The court found that pregnancy centers have the right to share information about progesterone with women. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling this week…
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DHS Reponds to Allegations Regarding Immigration Operations and Facility Conditions
Five ICE detainees claimed inadequate food, sleeping conditions, and medical care. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a press release after District Judge Robert Gettleman ordered that…
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Congresswoman-Elect of AZ Sues House of Representatives
The lower chamber has been in recess since before she won the election in late September. Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva and the state attorney general are suing the House…
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FTC and States File Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Over Ticketing Practices
Complaint alleges coordination with brokers, deceptive pricing, and inflated resale fees The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of seven states have sued Live Nation Entertainment…
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Federal Judge Rules Against Exclusivity in Google Antitrust Case
He rules that Google may retain Chrome and Android, but results must include competitors in search index data. District Judge Amit Mehta issued his final decision this past…
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Federal Judge Blocks the Return of Unaccompanied Children to Guatemala
The president’s administration had collaborated with Guatemalan officials to reunite the children with their parents. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan issued an emergency order on Sunday to halt…
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