Districts

Plaintiffs Push for Redrawn Congressional Districts Ahead of 2026 Elections

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Salt Lake City, Utah – Plaintiffs in a significant gerrymandering lawsuit are urging the court to enforce the drafting of new congressional maps in Utah before the 2026 elections, arguing that the current maps dilute minority voting power and undermine democracy. This legal challenge is part of a broader national discourse on the fairness and transparency of electoral processes. The group filing the lawsuit includes several Utah residents backed by advocacy organizations. They claim that the current congressional boundaries, drawn by the state legislature, have been engineered to favor one political party over another, a … Read more

Federal Court Halts Elkhorn School District’s Restrictions on Transgender Student’s Bathroom Use

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Elkhorn, Wisconsin — A significant legal decision has come out of Elkhorn, where a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the local school district from enforcing a policy that restricted a transgender student’s access to the bathroom aligning with their gender identity. This order marks a pivotal chapter in the ongoing debate over transgender rights in educational settings. The case originated from a complaint filed by the family of a transgender student who argued that Elkhorn Area School District’s policy infringing upon their child’s access to the appropriate bathroom facilities was a … Read more

Texas Schools Under Scrutiny as ACLU Identifies 51 Districts Violating Anti-Hairstyle Discrimination Law

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Austin, Texas — A significant number of Texas school districts are under scrutiny for failing to comply with a new state law designed to prevent discrimination based on hairstyles associated typically with Black and other minority students. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas announced this week that it has issued warnings to 51 school districts that are reportedly not enforcing the Texas CROWN Act. The CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” was signed into law last year. It aims to safeguard individuals against bias in schools, … Read more

Denver Court Rejects School Districts’ Lawsuit Against Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program Rollout

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Denver, CO — A Denver judge this week dismissed a lawsuit targeting Colorado’s universal preschool program, which had been brought by multiple school districts and associated organizations. The plaintiffs argued that the state’s central management of the program was detrimental, especially to students with disabilities, but failed to demonstrate legal harm. Judge Jon J. Olafson ruled that the school districts, the Colorado Association of School Executives, representatives for special education directors, two families, and a rural school agency did not provide sufficient evidence that the rollout had directly harmed them. He suggested the challenges described … Read more