Dismisses

Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Ethnic Studies Curriculum in California, Citing Lack of Evidence

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Los Angeles — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit targeting the United Teachers Los Angeles and a group responsible for developing a debated ethnic studies curriculum, which has been implemented by several school districts across California. The lawsuit, initiated by Concerned Jewish Parents and Teachers of Los Angeles, claimed the curriculum propagated views that were antisemitic and alienating to Jewish and Zionist teachers. Judge Fernando Olguin of the Central District of California delivered a forceful 49-page pretrial ruling on Nov. 30, determining that the complaint was convoluted and lacked persuasive evidence. The dismissal “with … Read more

Georgia Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Savannah’s Gun Storage Ordinance

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Savannah, Georgia — A local ordinance enacted in Savannah that penalizes individuals for storing firearms in unlocked vehicles has withstood a legal challenge. The ruling came down from Chatham County Superior Court Judge Benjamin Karpf on November 22, dismissing a lawsuit on the grounds that the plaintiff, Clarence Belt, did not have the standing to sue. The controversy began after Savannah’s city council moved in April to push for greater responsibility in firearm storage within city limits. Under the new city law, anyone found to have left a gun in an unlocked vehicle faces serious … Read more

San Francisco Judge Dismisses Most Charges Against Golden Gate Bridge Protestors, Considers Reducing Remaining Felony Charges

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San Francisco, CA — A group of activists, who had been facing multiple charges for halting traffic during a protest on San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, saw significant legal relief on Friday. A judge dropped the majority of the charges filed in connection to the demonstration that took place last April. In a noteworthy ruling, Judge Brendan P. Conroy eliminated 32 of the 44 charges leveled against the 26 demonstrators, collectively referred to as the GG26. This group had staged the protest on April 15, resulting in significant disruption during the morning commute. Additionally, … Read more

Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Participant Ray Epps’s Legal Case Against Fox News

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PHOENIX — A lawsuit filed by Ray Epps, a former Marine and participant in the January 6th U.S. Capitol protest, was dismissed by a federal judge in Arizona this week. Epps had accused Fox News of defamation, alleging that the network falsely painted him as a conspirator in the events of that day, ultimately contributing to threats and harassment against him. Judge Diane Humetewa ruled that while Fox News’ coverage may have been controversial, it did not reach the legal standard for defamation. Epps, who was depicted in various reports as having prior knowledge and … Read more