Justice

Incarcerated Transgender Woman’s Rights Violated: Department of Justice Sues Utah Department of Corrections

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Utah Department of Corrections has been sued by the Department of Justice after it was found that a transgender inmate’s rights were violated. The DOJ alleges that the state, along with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, discriminated against the inmate based on her disability, gender dysphoria, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the complaint filed by the DOJ, the incarcerated transgender woman repeatedly requested hormone therapy but was denied equal access to healthcare services by the Utah Department of Corrections. In addition, … Read more

Notre Dame Law School Alumna Joins Exoneration Justice Clinic as Legal Fellow

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic has announced the hiring of Mary-Kathryn (“Katie”) Takeuchi as a legal fellow. Takeuchi, an alumna of the law school, will be instrumental in the clinic’s selection process for new cases, overseeing the work of students, and providing assistance on active cases. Takeuchi returns to Notre Dame after a successful stint as an associate attorney at Heise Suarez Melville, PA, in Coral Gables, Florida. Notably, she represented a client in a wrongful-death jury trial involving police misconduct, which resulted in a $3 million verdict against … Read more

Justice Department Takes on Apple’s Alleged Smartphone Monopoly, Pushes for Fair Competition

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple is shaping up to be a major battle reminiscent of the government’s 1990s case against Microsoft. However, the complaint filed by the Justice Department last week appears to lack the impact and force of that earlier blockbuster case. Last week, the Justice Department and attorneys general from 16 states accused Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market and using its power to lock consumers into its products for higher profits. But the key question isn’t just about Apple’s financial success, it’s about whether the company … Read more

Retired Resident Reflects on the Jury Duty Experience: A Balancing Act of Justice and Personal Conviction

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Durango, Colorado – Serving on a jury can be a unique and thought-provoking experience. Recently, a columnist from The Durango Herald shared their personal reflections on their time as a juror. As someone who was also a part of that jury, I can relate to their sentiments. Throughout the years, I had been summoned for jury duty multiple times, but never had the opportunity to actually serve until now. When my name was called, I felt a mixture of surprise and responsibility. I took pride in knowing that I could approach the role with impartiality … Read more