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New Mexico Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Trump from Ballot Dismissed: Plaintiff Plans Appeal

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SANTA FE, N.M. – Former President Donald Trump will remain on the ballot in New Mexico after a lawsuit seeking to remove him was dismissed. The lawsuit, which invoked the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, alleged that Trump’s role in the January 6th insurrection rendered him ineligible for reelection. However, U.S. District Judge Matthew Garcia ruled that there was insufficient evidence to show that the plaintiff, John Anthony Castro of Texas, was a legitimate political competitor to Trump. The 14th Amendment stipulates that individuals who have taken an oath of office in the U.S. … Read more

Inequity and Injustice: Black Woman’s Lawsuit Against LSU Dismissed by All-White Jury in 3 Hours

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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Sharon Lewis, a Black woman who was fired from Louisiana State University (LSU) after two decades in the athletics department, recently faced a dismissive all-white jury in her lawsuit against the university. Despite her slim odds, Lewis sought justice in U.S. District Court, seeking compensatory and emotional damages totaling $6.6 million for wrongful termination and retaliation due to her reporting of sexual harassment by a high-profile coach. Lewis, a former LSU student-athlete, had served as the assistant athletic director of football recruiting and alumni relations until her abrupt termination in 2021. … Read more

Legal Challenge Dismissed: Ford’s $3.5 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Michigan Progresses

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ROMULUS, Mich. – A lawsuit challenging the construction of Ford Motor Co.’s BlueOval Battery Park near Marshall, Michigan has been dismissed by a judge, according to the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance. The lawsuit was filed by a group called the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite after the city of Marshall rezoned 700 acres for the battery plant. The group had petitioned for a vote on the rezoning, but the city clerk deemed the petition insufficient, leading to the lawsuit. In September, a judge ruled against the opponents of the project, denying their request for … Read more

University Professor’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Student-Run Publication Dismissed, Raises Questions of Press Freedom and Academic Freedom

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A defamation lawsuit filed by a University of Notre Dame professor against a student-run publication has been dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit stemmed from the news coverage of the professor’s advocacy for abortion rights. St. Joseph County Superior Court Senior Judge Steven David ruled that the professor’s claims of false and defamatory coverage by The Irish Rover were unfounded. The judge’s decision raises questions about press freedom and academic freedom at the prestigious Catholic university. The lawsuit centered around the newspaper’s use of quotes and interpretation of a sign on … Read more