Backlash

Backlash Grows Over Florida Law Excluding Chinese Grad Students from Universities

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Gainesville, Florida – A law in Florida is facing criticism from professors, students, and advocates who believe it may exclude Chinese graduate students from the state’s universities. State Bill 846, which came into effect last July, prohibits the hiring of graduate students from “countries of concern,” including China, the largest source of international students in the state. The law has sparked protests as universities issue offer letters in the spring. Critics argue that the measure poses a threat to academic freedom, scientific advancements, and the state’s education system. They claim it is discriminatory and will … Read more

U.S. Judicial Conference Takes Action to Curb “Judge-Shopping” Amid Public Backlash

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Judicial Conference recently issued new guidance that aims to make “judge-shopping” more difficult in the federal judiciary, following criticism from prominent Republicans in Congress. This term refers to the practice of conservative lawyers strategically selecting judges with similar ideologies for their cases. The guidance, approved on Tuesday, emphasizes that the new policies should not limit a court’s authority or discretion. Instead, they provide ways for courts to align their case assignment practices with the long-standing policy of random case assignment. The objective is to crack down on lawyers who engage in … Read more

Alabama Politicians Target U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Transgender Staff, Facing Backlash As Legal Protections Are Examined

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Concerns about the safety of children at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp have been raised by several Alabama politicians. The issue arose after a parent expressed unease about a transgender employee working at the camp. The parent took to Facebook to share that they had discovered a transgender counselor held the position of ‘Team Lead’ at Space Camp and raised concerns about the potential for that counselor to be in the dorm halls with female students. Lawyer Will League from Timberlake, League, & Brooks weighed in on the situation, … Read more

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Faces Backlash for Refusal to Recuse in Trump Appeal Case

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The presence of Justice Clarence Thomas at the Supreme Court’s oral argument in former President Donald Trump’s appeal of the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling disqualifying him from the ballot has raised concerns about the court’s integrity and its commitment to the rule of law. Thomas, whose wife played a role in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, declined to recuse himself from the matter involving the release of text messages related to the January 6 coup attempt. Legal experts have criticized Thomas for refusing to recuse himself and accused him of … Read more