Courts
Bus driver bit middle schooler in attack, alleges lawsuitA Michigan family filed a lawsuit in response to a physical altercation between a female bus driver and their daughter in October.The girl, a 7th-grader at Carver STEM Academy in… Read More
Biden administration, Courts
Florida AG: ‘Bombshell new evidence’ in lawsuit over Biden deportation policies(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said her office received “bombshell new evidence” that the Biden administration “wrongfully withheld” from her office until just days before they… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Michigan family sues school district after it expelled son for 180 days over allegedly misunderstood ‘threat’A Michigan school district is facing a lawsuit from the family of a student who says he was kicked out of school after being falsely reported for making a threat.Cass… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Seattle Public Schools sues social media companies for exploiting youth, seeks compensation for damagesSeattle Public Schools (SPS)sued several social media companies on Friday, including Facebook, Instagram, Google, and YouTube, seeking damages for harm done to youth.In the suit, SPS accuses social media… Read More
Courts
‘Simply common sense’: A federal ruling on transgender bathrooms could also apply to women’s sports, legal experts say(Daily Caller) – A ruling by a federal appeals court that upheld a Florida school district’s policy of separating restrooms by “biological sex” could be used to bar men from… Read More
Courts
Judge: WV’s law restricting transgender athletes constitutional(The Center Square) – A federal judge paved the way for West Virginia’s law barring transgender girls from participating on female sports teams to be enforced, ruling the legislature’s… Read More
Courts
Charter school case may see further review from Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will consider Friday whether or not to review an appellate decision labeling a charter school a “state actor” – a designation which could restrict the independence… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Federal Judge dismisses suit against public school officials who hid gender transition of 11 and 12-year-old siblingsA federal judge tossed a lawsuit from two Massachusetts parents who took a public school district to task for hiding their children’s gender transitions.Earlier this year, Stephen Foote and Marissa… Read More
Courts
Washington AG sues ‘gender affirming’ plastic surgeon claiming fake reviews, threatening patients(The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has sued in federal court Seattle-area plastic surgery provider Allure Esthetic and its owner Dr. Javad Sajan, alleging the provider… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Former Connecticut teacher faces fourth lawsuit alleging sexual abuse ‘for over a quarter of a century’A lawsuit filed this week against a former Connecticut teacher alleges sexual abuse occurred after his transfer from another school where similar accusations were made.Robert Martinez, along with the Stamford… Read More
Courts
Michigan Court of Appeals sets precedent for school liability in cases of “student-on-student harassment”A Michigan appellate court ruled in favor of a school district in a sexual harassment case involving two students, but it also held that schools could be held accountable in… Read More
Courts, Illinois
‘Potential chaos’ after judge strikes down cashless bail in parts of Illinois(The Center Square) – After months of debate over the pros and cons of the criminal justice package known as the SAFE-T Act, a judge has ruled the ending… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Parents, Catholic school sue Michigan officials over ‘gender identity’ law(Daily Caller) – The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (SHJP) Catholic school filed a lawsuit Thursday against Michigan state officials after the state’s civil rights laws were changed to include… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Ohio school board says its gender identity policy follows federal law after former teacher files lawsuit(Daily Caller) – An Ohio school board said its stance on gender identity is following federal law in its first meeting after a lawsuit, according to the Canton Repository.Vivian Geraghty,… Read More
Biden administration, Courts
Republicans hope SCOTUS will help alleviate border crisis(The Center Square) – Republicans are now looking to the U.S. Supreme Court to help alleviate the crisis at the southern border. The high court intervened Monday to temporarily halt the… Read More
Courts, Government
Kentucky Supreme Court affirms decision to strike down school choice bill, but supporters aren’t giving upThe Kentucky Supreme Court Thursday unanimously upheld a lower court’s ruling that a school choice law was in violation of the state constitution.The Education Opportunity Account Act, which was passed… Read More
Courts, Culture
Former Virginia Tech women’s soccer star sues coach for trying to make her kneel during National AnthemA former women’s soccer star at Virginia Tech is suing her coach after she says she was forced off the team for refusing to kneel during the National Anthem.Kiersten Hening… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Long-time school board member sues own board, accusing it of silencing public dissent and retaliating against opponentsA public school board member is suing his own board, which he says "makes political decisions in secret.”Mike Meier, a school board member for the Wauwatosa School District in Wisconsin… Read More
Courts, Government
New Hampshire sued over school choice expansion(The Center Square) – New Hampshire is facing a lawsuit from a teachers’ union over a new program that diverts public dollars for children to attend private schools and homeschooling.The… Read More
Courts, Culture
In free speech case, Supreme Court is expected by some to back Colorado web designer who opposes same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court appears poised to rule in favor of the First Amendment right of a Christian web designer to refuse building websites for same-sex weddings.The Supreme Court heard oral… Read More