Amendment

Former Lafayette Police Union Head Loses Appeal in First Amendment Lawsuit Over Delayed Filing

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Lafayette, LA — A former Lafayette police union leader lost his bid to overturn a lower court’s ruling, which found him tardy in filing a lawsuit that challenged alleged infringements on his First Amendment rights. The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decided on November 19 against the former union president, who had taken legal action against various city and police officials. The plaintiff in the case was the previous head of the Police Association of Lafayette #905, identified as Stanley. He initiated a federal lawsuit against several former interim police chiefs—including Scott Morgan, Wayne … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arkansas Amendment Restricting Casino License, Cherokee Nation to Continue Legal Battle

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A recent ruling by a federal judge has sustained the results of an Arkansas ballot measure that eliminates the state-granted license for a casino in Pope County, which had been planned by Cherokee Nation Entertainment. The decision came swiftly on the heels of the constitutional amendment’s approval by voters, with the judge denying a temporary restraining order sought by the Cherokee Nation Entertainment shortly before the amendment went into effect. The contentious amendment, voted into law on November 5, has sparked a legal battle over constitutional rights, according to the Cherokee … Read more

Legal Expert Explains First Amendment Protections for University Staff

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In a recent inquiry, questions have arisen concerning the First Amendment rights of university employees, sparking a broader discussion about academic freedom and the boundaries of free speech in academic settings in the United States. This issue touches on the delicate balance between institutional policies and individual rights, particularly in public universities where legal protections under the Constitution are most stringent. Public universities, as government entities, are bound by the First Amendment which guarantees freedom of speech and expression. This not only provides a platform for academic staff to engage in open discourse but also … Read more

Groundbreaking Amendment Seeks to Fortify Rights Based on Ethnicity, Age, and Gender Identity in State Constitution

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In a significant legislative development, an amendment proposed in the United States seeks to fortify the current constitutional protections by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on a multitude of personal attributes. The proposed constitutional amendment was crafted to ensure that no individual faces rights denial due to ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, pregnancy outcomes, and access to reproductive healthcare and autonomy. The amendment arises in response to ongoing discrimination and inequality issues that various communities experience in different parts of the country. Expanding the constitutional safeguards is … Read more