Federal Court Says Detroit Students Have “Right to Literacy”
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the U.S. Constitution protects young Americans’ right to education.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Trump Signs Executive Order Restricting Immigration Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
Critics say the executive order was drafted by Stephen Miller, the White House adviser behind some of the administration’s most controversial immigration policies.
Michigan State University Students Sue for Refunds as Online Classes Conclude
The lawsuit says the university hasn’t offered pro-rata refunds on room and board.
Kentucky Pastor Sues Gov. Andy Beshear for Citing Churchgoers on Easter Sunday
Jack Roberts, pastor of Maryville Baptist Church, says the state selectively issued churchgoers tickets on Easter Sunday.
Michigan Inmates Sue Oakland Couny Sheriff for Inadequate Coronavirus Prevention Measures
Oakland County’s under-sheriff rhetorically asked attorneys whether they’d be willing to “Adopt-a-Con.”
Michigan Conservation Groups Sue Gov. Whitmer Over Motorboat Restrictions
The MUCC says its members’ financial and mental well-being have been damaged by Whitmer’s order restricting motorboating.
Georgia Man Sues Delta Air Lines for Offering Travel Credit Instead of Refund
But Delta says it didn’t receive a refund request from Elliot Daniels until just before he filed suit.
College Students Want Tuition Refunds as Coronavirus Forces Classes Online
Students say many online courses simply aren’t worth the tuition they still have to pay.
Wisconsin Teen Says Sheriff Threatened to Arrest Her for Posting About Coronavirus on Instagram
The lawsuit suggests the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department was afraid the posts might’ve sparked a community panic.
Lawsuit: ICE Officers Trick Immigrants By Pretending to be Local Police
One plaintiff says an ICE officer knocked on his door, identified herself as a detective, and showed his mother the picture of a “dangerous criminal” she was searching for. None of it was true.