Tag #Legal Battle

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First Arrests Under Texas's Strict Anti-Abortion Law

Texas authorities arrested midwife María Margarita Rojas and her employee José Ley for allegedly performing illegal abortions at three clinics near Houston, highlighting the state's strict anti-abortion law and its impact on healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

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Texas Invalidates Court Orders for Sex Marker Changes on State IDs

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared all court orders allowing sex marker changes on state IDs invalid, forcing a reversion to birth sex, escalating a decade-long effort to restrict transgender rights and creating potential safety concerns for transgender individuals.

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Burke Family Disrupts D.C. Gala, Protesting Teacher's Imprisonment

The Burke family, whose son Enoch was jailed for refusing to use gender-neutral pronouns, disrupted a Washington D.C. gala dinner attended by the Irish Taoiseach, leading to their removal by security and police; the family maintains their son's actions were justified by his religious beliefs.

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Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Restrictions on Perkins Coie

A federal judge blocked a Trump administration order restricting Perkins Coie's access to federal resources after the law firm, which hired the firm that produced the Steele dossier, sued, claiming the order violated constitutional rights.

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Jackson Estate Faces Renewed Lawsuit Over Child Abuse Allegations

Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who accused Michael Jackson of child sexual abuse in the documentary "Leaving Neverland," have revived their lawsuit against Jackson's estate after legal changes allowed their case to proceed; the trial is expected next year.

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Dellinger Drops Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Dismissal

Hampton Dellinger, former head of the Office of Special Counsel, dropped his lawsuit against President Trump challenging his dismissal after a federal appeals court allowed his removal despite a lower court ruling it unlawful; Dellinger expressed concerns about the impact on the agency's independenc...

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Federal Agencies Reinstate Fired Workers, Place Them on Paid Leave

Following a court order, multiple federal agencies are reinstating approximately 6,000 terminated probationary workers but placing them on paid administrative leave, causing staffing shortages and hindering agency operations; a judge has questioned the legality of this action.

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Diddy Pleads Not Guilty to Amended Indictment Including New Forced Labor Allegations

Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to an amended indictment in New York's Southern District federal court on Friday, adding forced labor and sex act allegations to existing racketeering and sex trafficking charges; his trial is set to begin on May 12th.

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Abercrombie & Fitch to Pay Legal Fees of Ex-CEO Facing Sex Trafficking Charges

A US court ordered Abercrombie & Fitch to pay the legal fees of former CEO Mike Jeffries, who faces sex trafficking charges from 2008-2015, despite the company's claim that the charges are unrelated to his work, due to a 2014 agreement.

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900+ Sue Schiphol for Airport Noise-Related Health Issues

Over 900 people sued Schiphol Airport and the Dutch state on Wednesday for health issues caused by excessive nighttime noise, claiming years of sleep disruption resulting in physical and psychological harm; the case highlights the inadequacy of previous noise reduction measures.

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Pechstein Retires After Winning Long Legal Battle with ISU

Five-time Olympic speed skating champion Claudia Pechstein retired at 53 after settling a 16-year, \$8.4 million legal battle with the ISU over a 2009 doping ban she denied, and will now pursue a career in coaching and consulting.

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CFPB Internal Emails Reveal Chaos Amidst Efforts to Dismantle Agency

Internal emails from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reveal chaos and confusion following recent firings and directives to halt work, hindering the agency's ability to meet its legal obligations and protect consumers, as revealed in a recent court filing.

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