Policy

Americans File Lawsuit Against National Park Service Over Cashless Entry Policy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three Americans have filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service, claiming that the agency’s refusal to accept cash payments for park entry violates federal law. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., asserts that the park service is infringing on the Americans’ right to pay with cash at various parks, monuments, and historic sites across the country. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are from California, New York, and Georgia. They have cited instances where they were denied entry at National Park Service locations in states including Arizona, New York, … Read more

Texas Judges Divided over Swift Arrests of Migrants – Implications for Immigration Policy

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WASHINGTON – In a recent hearing, judges in Texas appeared to be divided on the issue of immediate migrant arrests. The debate centered around whether or not individuals should be detained upon their initial encounter with law enforcement. The case at hand highlighted the complexity of immigration enforcement. Advocates argued that arrests should be made to maintain border security and prevent individuals from bypassing immigration procedures. On the other side, activists contended that detaining migrants immediately without considering their individual circumstances was inhumane and violated their rights. The split among the judges reflected the ongoing … Read more

Female Athletes Challenge NCAA’s Transgender Participation Policy, Citing Title IX Violations

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Lexington, KY – More than a dozen female athletes have filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) over its transgender participation policy, alleging that it infringes upon their Title IX rights. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in institutions receiving federal funding. The athletes claim that the NCAA’s policy, which allows transgender competitors to participate in sports based on their affirmed gender, denies them the opportunities promised by Title IX. The lawsuit stems from a ruling made by the NCAA Board of Governors in January 2022, which permits … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Texas Lawsuit Against Biden Administration’s Migrant Parole Policy

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MCALLEN, Texas — In a surprising ruling, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas against a Biden administration policy that allows migrants from certain countries to fly to the United States if they have American sponsors. The lawsuit specifically targeted a parole program that permits migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to temporarily live in the US if approved. Launched over a year ago, the program allows up to 30,000 migrants from these four countries to enter the US on a monthly basis. The policy has been praised by officials for … Read more