Jurors Award Six Figures to Transgender Iowa Nurse in ‘Historic’ Settlement
The workplace discrimination settlement is being hailed as “historic” by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Yale Students’ Class Action Demands End to Gender-Segregated Fraternities
Three Yale students have filed a class action against the university, claiming its enabling of fraternities means that young students who want to “socialize” have no choice but to attend their parties.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Condemns Credit Reporting Companies and Blasts Equifax
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took Equifax to task over the weekend, suggesting she’ll soon open a House investigation into its scoring methodology and security practices.
Family of Woman Killed By Foul Ball Asks L.A. Dodger Stadium to Step Up Safety
Seventy-nine-year old Linda Goldbloom was killed by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium in late 2018. While her husband reached an undisclosed settlement with the team, he and Goldbloom’s family say the team can do more to improve safety.
Arizona Couple Sues Glendale Police, Claims Officers’ Use of Stun Guns Akin to Torture
An Arizona husband and wife are suing Glendale’s police department, claiming its officers tased the man 11 times for asking a question.
Trump Poised to Back Down on Border Wall
President Trump appears ready to finally give ground on border wall funding. However, some Republican insiders anticipate another flip-flop while House progressives gear up to toe the line with further demands.
New York A.G. Letitia James Proposes Employment Protections for Illegal Immigrants
New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to propose legislation that’d fine or jail employers who try to intimidate workers over their legal status.
Genesee County Judge Needs Weeks to Make Decision in Water Crisis Trial
Former Department of Health and Human Services director Nick Lyon was sent for refusing to disclose information about the Flint water crisis to the public. But his defense has prompted a judge to reconsider whether the law’s being applied right.
Trump Defends Switcheroo, Says He Wants More Immigrants
President Donald Trump hasn’t been on DACA, Dreamers or illegal immigrants. During his stay in the White House, he’s also worked to block mounting legal immigration–until Tuesday, when he pulled yet another switcheroo.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Takes No-Fault Auto Insurance Suit to Federal Court
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is due to bring a suit against Michigan’s costly no-fault auto insurance laws to federal court on Thursday–and many expect he may not walk away unscathed.