Connecticut Woman Sues Harvard Over 19th Century Images Showing Slave Ancestors
Attorneys say Harvard profits off a 19th-century picture of Tamara Lanier’s ancestor, possibly violating the 13th Amendment.
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West Virginia Sues Catholic Bishop and Diocese for Hiring Priests with Child Sex Abuse Backgrounds
A.G. Morrissey claims that, in some cases, the Church sent suspected molesters to rehab and then rehired them.
Rep. Devin Nunes Sues Twitter for Defamation and “Harassment”
Nunes claims that Twitter is secretly waging a war of attrition against its conservative users.
University Bribery Scandal Gives Life to Rejected Students’ Lawsuits
While corruption seems apparent, experts aren’t sure whether the lawsuit can pass a “laugh test.”
Sandy Hook Suit Against Remington Can Continue
While the Connecticut Supreme Court has authorized the lawsuit to move forward, experts expect Remington will file an appeal.
Trump Issues First Veto of His Presidency Amidst Ongoing Litigation
The president used his veto powers for the first time on Friday, protecting a national emergency his critics claim is fabricated.
Furious Trump Prepares to Bypass Congress for a Second Time to get Border Wall
A dozen Republicans assisted Democrats in overturning the president’s emergency declaration, prompting Trump to promise a veto.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to End International Operations
While the USCIS says it’s just trying to save the federal government money, critics say the move will slow down an already-overburdened immigration system.
ABC: Pennsylvania Woman Played Attorney to Cheat Illegal Immigrants
Ana Molina, a Philadelphia paralegal, is under investigation for posing as a lawyer and defrauding her clients as well as the federal government.
Arizona Appeals Court: Hospitals Taking Medicaid Can’t Pursue Patient Liens
The appeals panel added a degree of clarity to a former Supreme Court ruling, which enabled hospitals to dip into accident victims’ settlements.