Families

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Immigration Rule Aimed at Keeping Mixed-Status Families Together

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A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a new immigration policy designed to safeguard non-citizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens while they attempt to regularize their status in the country. U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker, on August 26, imposed a 14-day administrative stay on the “Keeping Families Together” rule, a move that can be extended and was swiftly challenged by a cohort of 16 states led by Texas. Introduced by the Biden administration on June 18, the rule aimed to permit mixed-status families to stay intact within the U.S. as they pursued … Read more

Philadelphia Families Pursue Independent Legal Action Amid Rising Infant Formula Lawsuits

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Philadelphia, PA — A rising wave of litigation over infant formula is steering clear of mass tort classification, as plaintiffs in Philadelphia’s courts pursue individual lawsuits. These suits largely claim that certain formulas exacerbated or caused health issues in newborns, particularly premature babies vulnerable to serious conditions. The lawsuits have targeted major manufacturers, asserting that these companies produced and marketed formulas that are alleged to contribute to a dangerous condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). This gastrointestinal disease predominantly affects premature infants and can lead to severe complications or even death. As legal actions gain … Read more

Breakthrough in Justice: Recent Paraquat Lawsuit Settlements Offer Hope to Affected Families

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San Francisco — Individuals across the U.S. who claim they have been adversely affected by the herbicide paraquat are seeing the progression of litigation that aligns with their pursuits for compensation. Known for its effectiveness as a weed and grass killer, paraquat has become a subject of intense scrutiny due to alleged links to serious health conditions, particularly Parkinson’s disease. As legal battles wage, plaintiffs argue that exposure to paraquat, which is primarily used in agricultural settings, has led to their diagnosing with Parkinson’s, a progressive neurological disorder. Despite being banned in several countries due … Read more

DC Families Demand Better School Bus Services for Disabled Students Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON — Parents and advocacy groups in Washington D.C. are embroiled in a legal battle against the city’s education officials, demanding improved transportation services for students with disabilities. The lawsuit, spearheaded by the Children’s Law Center, and heard on Thursday, argues that the existing services fall short, causing undue hardship for affected families. At the core of this lawsuit is the allegation that the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has consistently failed to offer adequate transport to and from school for children with special needs. This inadequacy has resulted in missed educational … Read more