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Syracuse City Auditor Advocates for Good Cause Eviction Laws to Combat Rise in Homelessness

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Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse City Auditor Alex Marion is pressing for the swift adoption of Good Cause Eviction laws as part of efforts to address the city’s rising homelessness and eviction rates, which have surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marion, who unveiled a detailed report at the city Hall steps, asserts that the legislation is crucial for improving tenant stability and reducing associated public costs. Titled “There’s No Place Like Home,” the report elucidates the correlation between the lack of eviction protections and increasing homelessness, detailing how this not only impacts individuals … Read more

East Texas Officer Wins $21.35 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit After Retaliation by City Officials

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QUITMAN, Texas — A former police captain in East Texas has won a staggering $21.35 million lawsuit against local officials, who a jury found had wrongfully terminated him and retaliated against him after he exercised his First Amendment rights. Terry Bevill, the ex-police captain from Quitman, had filed the lawsuit following his controversial dismissal in 2017. Bevill was terminated from the Quitman Police Department after he submitted an affidavit requesting a venue change for a colleague’s trial, citing potential local bias. The affidavit, filed as a private citizen, became the center of a whirlwind case … Read more

San Diego’s City Attorney Race Heats Up: Candidates Present Divergent Plans for the Future

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San Diego, CA — As the race for the San Diego city attorney heats up, two candidates have emerged as front-runners, each offering distinct visions for the role and the future of California’s second-largest city. The city attorney’s position, pivotal in both legal counsel and public policy guidance, has become a battleground of competing ideologies and proposals for handling the diverse challenges facing San Diego. The first candidate, a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in municipal law, is campaigning on a platform focused on rigorous law enforcement and tough stances on crime. This candidate argues … Read more

Kansas City Landlords Challenge New Ordinance, Claiming Unconstitutional Overreach in Discrimination Protection Law

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Kansas City, Mo. – Amidst rising concerns over housing discrimination, two local landlords have initiated legal action against Kansas City’s newly enacted housing ordinance, which aims to safeguard tenants against discrimination based on their income sources. The ordinance, approved by the city council in January, has generated significant discussion on the balance between tenant protection and landlords’ rights. The legal challenge, brought forth by landlords Kennedy F. Jones and Stephen J. Vogel, contends that the ordinance represents an “unconstitutional overreach.” Specifically, their concern lies with the requirement to accept various non-traditional income sources, including federal … Read more