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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita Sues East Chicago Over Sanctuary City Ordinance, Claims Violation of State and Federal Immigration Laws

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal action against the East Chicago Common Council, asserting a failure to comply with federal immigration regulations. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, marks the first instance Rokita has targeted any of the four entities he warned in May, including Gary, West Lafayette, and Monroe County, after they were asked to rescind local immigration ordinances or face litigation. The legal challenge arose from a 2017 ordinance passed by the East Chicago Common Council, which Rokita claims obstructs local officials from cooperating fully with federal immigration authorities. Stating … Read more

Justice Department Supports Alabama Prisoners’ Claims of Unconstitutional Violence in Ongoing Legal Battle

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Increased scrutiny surrounds Alabama’s correctional system as the U.S. Department of Justice opposed the state’s motion for summary judgment in an ongoing legal dispute over alleged unconstitutional violence in state prisons. Federal authorities argue there are substantial claims of systematic abuse that warrant a trial. Prisoners at the St. Clair Correctional Facility initiated a lawsuit in 2014, claiming they were victims of relentless violence and excessive force by guards. The facility, a maximum-security prison, currently confines about 1,000 male inmates. The allegations extend to cover not only staff misconduct but also rampant … Read more

California Reporter Challenges Sideshow Spectator Law, Claims First Amendment Violations

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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — The escalation of illegal automotive gatherings in California, known locally as sideshows, has led to stringent new measures involving not only participants but also onlookers. An increase in fines and expanded prosecutorial powers are now standard, with law enforcement aiming to deter such activities that often disrupt local communities. Amid these heightened legal responses, the introduction of certain ordinances has sparked contention regarding the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment, leading to a notable case recently filed in federal court. Sideshows, typically characterized by stunt driving and large crowds, have … Read more

Costco Settles for $2 Million Over Misleading ‘Flushable’ Wipes Claims; Shoppers May Be Entitled to Compensation

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New York, NY — A recent class action lawsuit settlement involving Costco could affect customers who purchased the retailer’s Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017. The lawsuit claims that the product was falsely marketed as “flushable,” which allegedly led to extensive plumbing damage, including clogs and impairment to septic systems. Although Costco has denied any wrongdoing, the company has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of misleading advertising surrounding their product. The settlement highlights ongoing debates about the marketing and environmental impact of disposable wipes, which have been under scrutiny … Read more