Amendment

Federal Judge Halts Georgia’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Inmates, Citing Eighth Amendment Violations

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ATLANTA — A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Georgia law that restricts prison inmates from accessing gender-affirming healthcare. The ruling came following a class-action lawsuit filed by nearly 300 transgender individuals incarcerated in the state. Judge Victoria M. Calvert determined that the plaintiffs are likely to prevail in their argument that Georgia Senate Bill 185 breaches the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. This preliminary injunction permits the reinstatement of hormone therapy and necessary evaluations for treatment, signaling the court’s concern about the potential constitutional violations associated with the … Read more

Court Blocks FTC Investigation into Media Matters, Citing First Amendment Protections Amidst Concerns of Government Retaliation

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s Federal Trade Commission from proceeding with an investigation into Media Matters for America, a liberal watchdog organization known for its scrutiny of media practices. The ruling is significant in light of Media Matters’ recent statements regarding the rise of hate speech on X, formerly known as Twitter, since Elon Musk took control of the platform. U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan delivered the injunction on Friday, asserting that the FTC’s inquiry, which was allegedly centered around an advertiser boycott related to social media, infringes … Read more

Historic Victory: 19th Amendment Ratified, Securing Women’s Right to Vote in the U.S.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On August 18, 1920, a historic milestone was achieved with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, a pivotal moment in the struggle for women’s rights. This amendment, which guarantees American women the right to vote, marked the culmination of decades of activism and advocacy. The journey towards this significant achievement began with efforts that gained traction in the mid-19th century, driven by suffragists who campaigned tirelessly for gender equality. Although Congress passed the amendment on June 4, 1919, it needed ratification from three-fourths of the states … Read more

Wyoming Court Dismisses Lawsuit to Remove Secretary of State Chuck Gray from Office, Upholding Fourteenth Amendment Protections

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming district judge dismissed a legal challenge against Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday, clearing him of allegations that he should be removed from office under the Fourteenth Amendment. The motion to dismiss was granted by Judge Misha Westby, who ruled in favor of Secretary Gray in the case brought by Tim Newcomb. Newcomb’s lawsuit aimed to disqualify Gray, marking another chapter in a series of legal actions he has initiated concerning political candidates. Earlier this year, Newcomb attempted to have former President Donald Trump removed from the ballot for … Read more