Challenges

Arkansas Attorney General Challenges State Board of Corrections’ Outside Counsel in FOIA Case

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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – Attorney General Tim Griffin has taken legal action to remove the state Board of Corrections’ lawyer from a Freedom of Information Act case. Griffin argues that the board cannot hire an outside attorney under a specific state law because board members are not constitutional officers. The motion filed by Griffin asserts that “The Board and its members are created by statute, not the Constitution.” In response, the outside attorney, Abtin Mehdizadegan, claims that Griffin’s argument has already been rejected by another judge in a separate case involving the same parties. The … Read more

Columbus City Attorney Challenges Ohio Supreme Court to Uphold Cities’ Right to Enact Reasonable Gun Laws

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein has submitted a filing to the Ohio Supreme Court, urging them to address the issue of cities having the power to enact and enforce reasonable gun laws. Klein believes that it is the responsibility of individuals to protect the Second Amendment while also recognizing their duty to ensure responsible gun ownership. The call for action comes in response to the alarming increase in gun-related homicides in Columbus. In the past year alone, the city witnessed 149 homicides, a figure that surpasses the previous year by 10 cases. … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Justice and District Court Candidates Successfully Defend Ballot Positions Amidst Primary Challenges

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Houston, Texas – Texas Supreme Court Justice John P. Devine and three candidates vying for district court seats have successfully defended their positions on the March 5 primary ballots. In a highly contested race, Devine, a Republican, faced a challenge from Second Court of Appeals Justice Brian Walker, who is also running for the same seat. Walker’s challenge to Devine’s ballot placement underscores the intensity of the upcoming primary elections in Texas. Both candidates possess extensive legal backgrounds and are actively campaigning to secure their respective positions. Devine’s victory in overcoming this challenge signals his … Read more

Transgender Woman Challenges Outdated Law for Ohio House Seat

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Clinton, Ohio – A second transgender woman running for public office in Ohio has faced challenges due to a decades-old law that requires candidates to disclose previous legal names on election documents. Arienne Childrey, a Democrat seeking a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives, had her campaign petition rejected by the local board of elections after the head of her county’s Republican party, Robert Hibner, requested it. This follows the disqualification of another trans woman, Vanessa Joy, from running for the Ohio State House for the same reason. Both Childrey and Joy are accused … Read more