Florida Teachers Sue Gov. DeSantis, Administration to Stop Schools from Re-Opening in August
Fedrick Ingram, president of the Florida Educators Association, accused Gov. DeSantis, a Republican, of playing politics with children’s lives.
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Senate to Begin Bipartisan Coronavirus Stimulus Negotiations on Monday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said any stimulus package will have to offer businesses broad immunity from coronavirus-related litigation.
Judge: Trump Administration Must Accept, Process New DACA Applications
While immigration advocates have rejoiced, administration officials have signaled that they are preparing for another assault on DACA.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Encourages Residents to Wear Masks, Sues Atlanta for Requiring Them
Gov. Kemp, a Republican, says he wants Georgians to wear masks–but won’t tolerate anyone ordering residents to do so.
Democratic Attorneys General Sue Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on New Loan Forgiveness Rules
Democratic attorneys general from more than 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who implemented policies making it difficult for student loan borrowers to have their balances forgiven. According to TIME, DeVos’s reforms are unpopular among loan recipients and legislators alike. Congress had previously voted to strike down DeVos’s
Family of George Floyd Sues City of Minneapolis, Cops Involved in Killing
Ben Crump, the family’s attorney, said police brutality is a “public health crisis.”
Alphabet Inc., Google Sued for Discreetly Tracking User Activity Without Consent
Google allegedly collects information on users who specifically opted-out of its data tracking services.
Lawsuit: Peaceful Philadelphia Protesters were Tear Gassed, Shot, and Arrested
One of the three separate lawsuits states that people who had been sitting on their porches at home were affected by out-of-control tear gas.
Massachusetts Sues Uber, Lyft to Classify Drivers as Employees Rather Than Contractors
In a statement, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said the coronavirus pandemic has shown how vulnerable contractors are to economic disruption.
Apple Will Pay “Batterygate” Victims Through New Website
Apple’s $500 million settlement fund will only pay “Batterygate” victims about $25 per claim.