Policy

Former Correctional Officer Files Lawsuit Over Masking Policy at Centralia Correctional Center, Claiming Religious Exemption

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Centralia, Illinois – A former officer at the Centralia Correctional Center has filed a federal lawsuit after being fired for his alleged failure to comply with the mandatory masking policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Garrett Rose, a resident of Salem, claimed that his religious beliefs prevented him from wearing a mask from March to May 2022, resulting in his denial of entry to the prison each day. According to Rose’s lawsuit, he initially followed the mask mandate but later came to believe that wearing a mask contradicted his duty to obey God, based on his … Read more

Barnard College Implements New Dorm Door Policy Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict Controversy

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New York, NY – In response to the tense climate at Barnard College following the Israel-Hamas war outbreak, the college has implemented a new policy prohibiting students from displaying messages on their dorm doors. This decision comes after some students at Barnard and Columbia University, which it is affiliated with, placed signs on their doors accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and questioning its legitimacy as a state. In light of this, Jewish students filed a lawsuit against both schools, alleging a failure to protect them from antisemitism and anti-Zionism. The lawsuit emphasizes that anti-Zionism … Read more

US Reverses Trump Policy, Declares New Israeli Settlements in Palestine Illegal

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BUENOS AIRES – The United States has declared that new Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal, reversing the policy set forth by former President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed disappointment over the announcement made by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, stating that the construction of over 3,300 new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank goes against the goal of achieving lasting peace. Blinken emphasized that the international community, including both Democratic and Republican administrations, views new settlements as counterproductive and inconsistent with international law. This starkly contrasts with … Read more

Cleveland City Council Implements New Policy to Address Public Meeting Disruptions, Sparking Debate Among Citizens

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland City Council is considering a new policy that would allow them to clear the council chambers and prohibit attendance after disruptions occur during public meetings. The policy is being implemented in an effort to handle disruptions more effectively and maintain order in the meetings. Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, weighed in on the new policy, pointing out that consistent implementation is key for its success. While some members of the public have expressed their displeasure with the new procedure, Entin does not foresee any immediate issues … Read more