Courts, Culture, Public Education
‘Public relations mirage’: Parents’ rights groups sue DOE over bias, alleged illegalities in Biden’s new parents councilParent advocate groups have joined forces to sue the U.S. Department of Education, alleging its new parents council isn't ideologically balanced. The DOE announced in a June 14 press release… Read More
Courts, Government
What powers do lawmakers have, and how much do the courts have, in school funding? North Carolina to decide(The Center Square) — North Carolina lawmakers have some questions for the state Supreme Court to ponder in the decades-long Leandro school funding lawsuit.In an opening brief filed by legislative… Read More
Courts, Government
Judge blocks West Virginia school choice program, state to appeal(The Center Square) – A circuit court judge is blocking West Virginia from implementing a school choice program intended to provide more options for parents and students, but Attorney General… Read More
Courts, Culture, Opinion
Biden’s smear of Supreme Court on foreign soil a disgrace to the nation, a disservice to its intricate designIn defaming the U.S. Supreme Court – in front of an overseas audience – for its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Joe Biden didn’t just throw conservative Supreme… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Wisconsin Lutheran High School fights Milwaukee’s ‘unlawful’ six-figure property tax billA Christian high school in Wisconsin is suing the city of Milwaukee after being forced to pay more than $100,000 in property taxes for a building it says should be exempt,… Read More
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Landmark ruling: EPA does not have unlimited authority to regulate emissions of energy industryWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court dealt an intense blow to the Biden administration’s climate agenda on Thursday, ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to… Read More
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Individuals call for assassination of Justice Clarence Thomas after Roe v. Wade ruling(The Center Square) – Individuals have been calling on social media for the assassination of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after he issued a separate concurring opinion on Friday… Read More
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Silent prayer in public is protected by the Constitution, US Supreme Court rules in coach prayer caseThe government cannot punish its employees or anyone else for silent prayer, even at public events and facilities, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in another landmark victory for… Read More
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‘Egregiously wrong’ Roe v. Wade overturned; abortion returned to states to decide – and Missouri already hasThe overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday is a new day for the cause of life in America, largely an end to abortion in Missouri, and a cementing of Donald… Read More
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Supreme Court affirms right of Americans to arm themselves away from homeThe U.S. Supreme Court has once again reaffirmed the constitutional right of Americans to arm themselves – striking down a New York law Thursday that essentially forced handgun license applicants… Read More
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Supreme Court overturns ban preventing religious schools from receiving state funding(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned Maine’s ban on state tuition assistance to students attending religious schools in an education case that could have big… Read More
Courts, Crime, Law Enforcement
Suspected arsonist held in three Caldwell County fires, one that killed a 96-year-old woman.CALDWELL COUNTY, Mo — A man from Kansas City has been arrested in connection with a series of arsons last month in Caldwell County, one of which killed a 96-year-old… Read More
Courts, State Government
Millions from talcum powder lawsuit funneled to legal services for Missourians in poverty(The Center Square) – A portion of punitive damages from a liability lawsuit ruling on cancer-causing talcum powder will increase funding for civil legal services for Missourians in poverty.“This is… Read More
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Judge rules fair share fees unconstitutional in Pennsylvania teachers union lawsuit(The Center Square) – In a setback for public-sector unions, a consent order could upend Pennsylvania’s fair share fee laws, which require non-union workers to pay a fee similar… Read More
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Oakland County parents sue over school mask mandate(Scott McClallen | The Center Square) – Oakland County Parentssued Oakland County Health Officer Leigh-Anne Stafford and three school districts over their mask mandates on Saturday.The lawsuit targets… Read More
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Justices will hear arguments on Jan. 7 in challenges to Biden vaccine policiesWith COVID-19 cases surging across the country, the Supreme Court fast-tracked two disputes over the Biden administration’s efforts to expand vaccinations. In an unusual move, the justices announced on Wednesday… Read More
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Majority of court appears poised to roll back abortion rightsIt has been nearly 30 years since the Supreme Court’s decision inPlanned Parenthood v. Casey, which reaffirmed the constitutional right to abortion that the court first recognized inRoe… Read More
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Missouri attorney general sues Springfield Public Schools for Sunshine Law violations after request for documents related to critical race theoryMissouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit today against Springfield Public Schools for failing to properly respond to a public records request for documents related to critical race theory,… Read More
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Parents sue California over public school curriculum that includes chants to Aztec gods(Bethany Blankley | The Center Square) – Three parents and the Californians for Equal Rights Foundation, (CFER), a civil rights group, have sued the state of California over a public… Read More
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Herzog Foundation Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case on Maine Discrimination against Religious EducationA state of Maine case brought by families who want to use a State tuition program for their children to attend Christian schools has reached the Supreme Court (Carson v. Read More