Black Georgia Man Sues Valdosta Police for Brutal, Bizarre Arrest
Bodycam footage of the incident makes it obvious that the sergeant who arrested Antonio Smith had no idea who the man was or why he was arresting him.
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Bayer Will Pay $10b to Settle Claims that Roundup Weedkiller Causes Cancer
However, Bayer did not admit wrongdoing or liability.
Court Says California Rep. Devin Nunes Can’t Sue Twitter Over a Digital, Satirical Cow
While Nunes can’t sue Twitter, he may still be able to sue the Cow–if only he can identify the person behind the account.
Minnesota A.G. Keith Ellison Sues ExxonMobil and Other Big Energy Companies
Ellison says the ExxonMobil and other big energy companies have known about man-made climate change since the 1950s.
Federal Court Says Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Doesn’t Have to Open Gyms Yet
A federal appeals court has accepted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request to delay the re-opening of gyms and other fitness centers in the state. In a ruling that came late Wednesday night, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Gov. Whitmer’s order must remain in place until the government can appeal federal District
Lawsuit Calls Private Prisons in Arizona a Form of Modern-Day Slavery
The law seeks a reconsideration of the term slavery, insofar as it applies to private corporations that profit atop incarceration.
Court Will Let Trump Administration Continue to Rapidly Deport Undocumented Migrants
Despite acknowledging the lawsuit’s merits, Judge Patricia Millett said the Department of Homeland Security’s powers are broad enough to effect rapid deportations.
Class Action Expands Against Los Angeles Police Department
The lawsuit alleges that LAPD officers indiscriminately–and sometimes brutally–arrested peaceful protesters.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Asks Court to Stop Gyms from Opening
Gov. Whitmer argued that the state does not need to provide precise metrics to make a public health decision.
Oregon Lawmakers to Address Coronavirus, Police Reform in Special Legislative Session
Police unions have been critical of suggested reforms, including a curb on the ability of union-appointed arbitrators to overturn disciplinary decisions.