Eligibility

Utah State University Seeks Judicial Intervention in Controversial Transgender Athlete Eligibility Case

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LOGAN, Utah — In a bid to challenge the Mountain West Conference’s policies concerning transgender athletes, Utah State University (USU) is setting the stage to join a federal lawsuit. This strategic move follows a forfeit by USU’s women’s volleyball team in a match against San José State University as part of a protest over a transgender player on the opposing team. The decision was made after a survey among USU athletes revealed some had concerns about fairness and safety due to the transgender athlete’s participation. The legal stance taken by USU was bolstered by a … Read more

Federal Judge in Texas Halts Expansion of Overtime Pay Eligibility for Millions of Salaried Workers

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SHERMAN, Texas — A significant decision emerged from a Texas federal court on Friday, where a judge permanently blocked the implementation of a Biden administration rule that aimed to extend overtime pay eligibility to an additional 4 million salaried U.S. workers. U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan ruled that the measure, initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor and set to take effect in July, incorrectly prioritized workers’ salaries over their job duties in determining eligibility for overtime compensation. The contentious rule had sparked legal challenges from the state of Texas and various business organizations across … Read more

Navigating Oregon’s Public Defender System: Eligibility Criteria and Financial Obligations Explained

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PORTLAND, Ore. — In Oregon, accessing a public defender isn’t as straightforward as one might think. There are a range of stipulations and potential repayments involved, conditions which reflect both the complexities of the legal system and the ongoing public defender shortage that threatens to undermine the right to representation. This situation raises several important questions about justice delivery, particularly for those unable to afford private attorneys. Under the U.S. Constitution, every criminal defendant has the right to legal representation. However, not everyone qualifies for a free public lawyer in Oregon. Eligibility hinges on financial … Read more

Legal Battle: Trump’s Eligibility on Illinois Ballot Challenged Amidst Claims of Involvement in Capitol Insurrection

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CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump and five Illinois voters engaged in a courtroom battle in downtown Chicago on Friday over whether Trump should be removed from the upcoming primary ballot. The case, which began last month when the Illinois State Board of Elections declined to disqualify Trump, may be decided by next week, according to Cook County Circuit Court Judge Tracie Porter. Despite Porter’s hope for a speedy resolution, it is possible that the case may escalate to the Illinois Supreme Court, according to Carolyn Lederer, the attorney arguing … Read more