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Alabama Organizations Permitted to Support Out-of-State Abortion Travel After Recent Judicial Ruling

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Birmingham, Alabama — In a pivotal ruling by a federal judge, organizations in Alabama have received the go-ahead to assist residents in traveling out-of-state to access abortion services. This judgment comes as a crucial response to Alabama’s stringent abortion laws, reaffirming the rights of local groups to offer support despite local restrictions on the procedure. The ruling, issued this week, allows groups such as the Yellowhammer Fund, which provides funding and support for those seeking abortion services, to continue to aid Alabama residents in traveling to clinics in neighboring states where abortion remains accessible. This … Read more

Judge Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Over Georgetown University Data Breach, Closes Case With No Future Filings Permitted

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington recently gave the green light for the termination of a class action lawsuit brought against Georgetown University over a significant data breach in October, which compromised the personal information of students and alumni. This decision has finalized the legal proceedings surrounding the incident that stirred concerns over privacy and data security within the academic community. In mid-October, Georgetown University found itself at the center of a digital security crisis when it was revealed that an unauthorized data leak had occurred on the 16th and 17th of that month. … Read more