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Michigan Attorney General Fights Back as Federal Lawsuit Targets Climate Change Litigation Plans Against Big Oil

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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing back against a federal lawsuit aimed at thwarting the state’s plan to engage outside legal firms in litigation against energy companies over environmental concerns. The federal complaint, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice in April, alleges that Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are attempting to improperly hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change. In late June, Nessel’s office submitted a motion to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, arguing that the lawsuit is unfounded and based … Read more

UC Santa Cruz’s Ambitious Expansion Plans Stall Amid Legal Dispute Over Housing and Environmental Concerns

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Santa Cruz, California — The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with local governmental bodies over a proposed significant expansion plan. A ruling by Judge Timothy Schmal determined that UCSC’s Long Range Development Plan (LRDP), which aims to increase student enrollment by 8,500 by 2040, inadequately addressed potential housing shortages and environmental issues resulting from this growth. The prolonged legal standoff has left the situation in limbo for over eight months. Following the October ruling, the university filed an appeal in December. Judge Schmal’s order mandated that the … Read more

Judge Rules Against CoreCivic’s Immigrant Detention Plans in Leavenworth: City Triumphs in Land Use Dispute

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LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A judge ruled Wednesday that CoreCivic, a major U.S. private prison operator, cannot house immigrants facing deportation in a closed detention center near Kansas City without an official permit from the city. The decision, made by Leavenworth County Judge John Bryant, follows a packed hearing that supported the city’s request for a temporary restraining order against the prison company. CoreCivic previously argued that delaying the opening of the 1,033-bed facility would result in $4.2 million lost in monthly revenue. Local officials expressed concern about the imminent arrival of detainees as part of … Read more

Trump Plans to Nominate Ex-Defense Attorney for Appeals Court Seat

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Former President Donald Trump announced plans to nominate his former defense attorney, John Eastman, to a federal appeals court position. This decision marks a notable development as Eastman has gained notoriety for his role in efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election results. In a statement released from Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump praised Eastman for his legal expertise and commitment to conservative principles. The nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reflects Trump’s ongoing strategy to reshape the judiciary with candidates who align closely with his views. Eastman, … Read more