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ACLU Withdraws Abortion Lawsuit in Kentucky, Leaving State’s Near-Total Ban Unchallenged

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s stringent abortion restrictions was voluntarily dismissed on Friday, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky. The case was brought by a woman, identified as Mary Poe, who was seven weeks pregnant at the time of the filing in November. This legal action contested the state’s near-total ban on abortion, enacted following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Details surrounding the withdrawal remain scant, as the ACLU opted not to provide further commentary on the decision. Amber Duke, executive … Read more

Student Faces Graduation Ban Following Online Coming-Out Announcement: Legal Battle Ensues

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A high school senior in New Jersey is at the center of a legal dispute after being barred from participating in graduation ceremonies following their public announcement of being transgender. The student claims that their school’s actions, which have raised questions about discrimination and students’ rights, have led to emotional distress. According to the student and their legal representatives, the school district was informed of their identity through social media, after which the administration informed the senior that they would not be allowed to graduate. The lawsuit, filed against the school officials, contends that this … Read more

ACLU Triumphs as Judge Rules Against CCSD’s Controversial Graduation Stole Ban

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A judge in Las Vegas has ruled in favor of the American Civil Liberties Union regarding the Clark County School District’s prohibition on graduation stoles, marking a significant victory for students advocating for personal expression at their commencement ceremonies. This decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU, which argued that the stole ban violated students’ rights to free expression. The controversy centers on the practice of wearing stoles, which are ceremonial garments often decorated to represent academic achievements or specific cultural identities. The plaintiffs in the case included several students who … Read more

Court Upholds RIF Ban, Blocking Administration’s Major Downsizing Plans Indefinitely

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A U.S. District Court in San Francisco has indefinitely extended a ban on large-scale reductions in force (RIFs) initiated by the Trump administration. The ruling, delivered by Judge Susan Illston, asserts that the efforts to reorganize federal agencies violate the separation of powers principles established by the Constitution. The preliminary injunction issued on Thursday echoes a temporary order that was set to end on Friday. This ruling prevents several key federal agencies, including the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management, from implementing an executive order issued by the president in … Read more