Freedom Foundation Sues Washington, Calls Face Masks “Junk Science”
The lawsuit suggests that requiring Washingtonians to wear face masks in public is unconstitutional and oppressive.
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Trump Campaign Files Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania in Bid to Stop Use of Mail Ballot Drop Boxes
The Trump campaign claims that “unmonitored” drop boxes encourages fraud.
Texas Republicans Sue Gov. Abbott Over Masks Mandate
The attorney who filed the lawsuit suggests that, if Gov. Abbott’s executive order isn’t challenged, the state could require residents to wear gloves and hazmat suits in public, too.
Instacart Sues Seattle to Prevent Employees from Getting Fair Pay
Instacart says its profit margins will be hurt by having to pay essential gig workers an extra $2.00 per order during the coronavirus pandemic.
Harvard University Moves to Dismiss Prison Divestment Lawsuit
Harvard alleged in its motion to dismiss that there is no law prohibiting the university from investing a portion of its endowment in the prison industry.
Immigration Judges Sue Trump Administration for Stifling Free Speech
The lawsuit claims that the Trump administration is trying to make it appear as if immigration judges are wholly supportive of the government’s immigration policies.
Controversial Harvey Weinstein Settlement Will Pay $19m to Dozens of Women
Attorneys for some women say the settlement amount is far too small for the scope of Weinstein’s crimes.
Pharmaceutical Giant Novartis to Pay Government $729m for Giving Doctors, Patients Kickbacks
One doctor wrote over 9,000 prescriptions for Novartis drugs, and was rewarded with a $320k honorarium.
Connecticut Inmates, Guards at Garner Correctional Say They Were Exposed to Radon Gas
A federal appeals court recently found that Garner inmates and staff do have sufficient legal standing to continue their lawsuit against the state.
Supreme Court Won’t Stop Trump Administration from Destroying Border Habitats
Environmental activists say the construction of enhanced barriers on parts of the U.S.-Mexico barrier could pose a grave risk to already-endangered species.