Preliminary

Texas School District Wins Preliminary Court Battle Over Biden’s Title IX LGBTQ+ Protections

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas — A Texas school district has secured a preliminary injunction from a federal judge against the Biden administration’s recent amendments to Title IX, which now encompass protections for LGBTQ+ students. The Carroll Independent School District had filed a lawsuit challenging these alterations to the law that traditionally combats sex-based discrimination in educational settings. The amended federal rules broaden the definition of discrimination to include gender identity and sexual orientation. However, Carroll ISD contends that these modifications could potentially compromise student safety and well-being. In its lawsuit, backed by the Alliance Defending Freedom, the … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction on Taxing Arizona State Rebates: What This Means for Families

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Phoenix, Arizona – Families in Arizona should include last year’s state rebate as part of their income when filing their taxes, according to a recent federal court ruling. The decision comes after Attorney General Kris Mayes’ request for a preliminary injunction to block the IRS from taxing the rebates was denied by a judge. The rebates, which were distributed to nearly 750,000 Arizona families, will now be subject to federal taxation. U.S. District Court Judge Murray Snow stated that he lacked sufficient information to determine if the court has jurisdiction over whether taxing the rebate … Read more

Kent County Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Kristina Karamo, Halting her Role as Michigan Republican Party Chair

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A judge in Kent County has issued a preliminary injunction against Kristina Karamo, preventing her from claiming the position of chair of the Michigan Republican Party or accessing any party bank accounts or postal boxes. This ruling is a significant win for those opposing Karamo within the Michigan GOP and for Pete Hoekstra, the former ambassador and congressman who replaced Karamo after a breakoff section of the party’s state committee voted to remove her. The judge’s decision aims to bring clarity and eliminate the uncertainty caused by two individuals claiming to … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Favor of Houston Organization Feeding the Homeless near City Hall

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HOUSTON, Texas – Food Not Bombs Houston, an organization that has faced repeated citations for providing free meals to homeless individuals near City Hall, is claiming victory following a recent federal court ruling. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts the City of Houston from ticketing volunteers from the organization. For the past year, Houston police have been issuing citations to volunteers who feed the homeless near the Houston Public Library – Central Library. The citations were based on two city ordinances: one that prohibits the use of public or … Read more