Justice Department, U.S.A.G. Announce Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Law
The lawsuit alleges that Texas’s restrictive anti-abortion law infringes both upon women’s constitutional rights and the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
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Justice Department Planning to Sue Texas Over New Abortion Law
Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to provide more information about the lawsuit later this afternoon.
Harris County, Advocacy Groups Sue on Texas’s Possible New Voting Rules
The lawsuit was filed even before Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the rules into effect.
Florida Democrat Sues Health Department to Get More Coronavirus Data
The lawsuit suggests that Florida has intentionally withheld coronavirus case information amidst the late-summer surge.
Capitol Police Officers File Lawsuit Against Trump, Far-Right Extremists
The lawsuit accuses President Trump and far-right extremists of pushing false election conspiracies in the hope of unsettling American democracy.
Federal Judge Sanctions, Condemns Pro-Trump Attorneys Behind Election Lawsuits
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Linda Parker ordered the attorneys–including Sidney Powell–to pay financial penalties and take 12 hours of legal education, including a course on election law.
Conservative Voters File Redistricting Lawsuits in Wisconsin
The lawsuits seek to uphold conservatives’ electoral advantage in Wisconsin, despite demographics now favoring Democrats.
Restaurant Owners Sue New York City Over New Vaccine Mandate
The lawsuit alleges that New York has needlessly endangered restaurants, gyms, and certain indoor entertainment venues with targeted restrictions.
Florida Files Motion to Toss Lawsuit Over School Mask Policies
Florida state officials are pushing back against a lawsuit filed by parents who are unhappy about the recent executive order on masking in schools.
Voters File Complaint Calling California Recall Initiative Unconstitutional
The complaint alleges that people who support Newsom’s removal will be given “two votes” to his supporters’ one.