Grounds

Texas Enforces New Law Banning Student Cell Phone Use on School Grounds During Day

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LAREDO, Texas — A new law in Texas has changed the rules regarding student use of personal communication devices on school grounds, affecting parents and students across the state. House Bill 1481 mandates that students must refrain from using cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, and similar devices during school hours. According to the new legislation, the use of personal electronic devices on school property during the educational day is strictly prohibited. However, electronic devices supplied by school districts themselves are exempt from this regulation, allowing educators to utilize technology effectively in their teaching methods. As a … Read more

Court Ruling Grounds ICE’s Deportation Efforts, Offering Relief to Thousands

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A federal judge’s ruling in Seattle has temporarily halted deportation proceedings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), delivering a significant setback to the agency’s operations. The decision comes amidst ongoing legal challenges to the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which critics argue have been overly harsh and unjust. U.S. District Judge Thomas Zilly stated that the court found substantial evidence suggesting that the deportations could be detrimental to the plaintiffs involved in the case. The judge’s order provides relief to a group of immigrants facing imminent removal from the country, a development that advocates for … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Baltimore City in Firefighter Tragedy, Questions Grounds for Allegations

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BALTIMORE — A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of three Baltimore City firefighters who perished in a building collapse in January 2022 has been dismissed by a federal judge. The firefighters, identified as Paul Butrim, Kelsey Sadler, and Kenneth Lacayo, tragically lost their lives during a fire in a vacant property, an event that the family’s lawyers claimed was both predictable and preventable. Attorneys for the families argued that the city of Baltimore and its leadership were responsible due to longstanding safety concerns at the site that were allegedly disregarded. They contended the … Read more

Michigan Jury Awards Over $12 Million to Employee Terminated for COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal on Religious Grounds

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Detroit, MI — A federal jury in Detroit has awarded over $12 million to a former Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employee who was terminated for not complying with the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, citing religious beliefs. The verdict arrived Friday afternoon, marking a significant case in the ongoing discussions surrounding employer vaccine mandates and religious exemptions. Lisa Domski, a Wyandotte resident and a devout Catholic, had worked for Blue Cross for 32 years, primarily in their IT department. She was dismissed on January 5, 2022, after she refused the COVID-19 vaccine on the … Read more