Preliminary

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

No Disclosure: Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi Faces Preliminary Hearing Before POST Commission

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ASHLAND, Mass. — Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi, who has been on paid administrative leave for the past two weeks, is scheduled to appear before a judge affiliated with the state Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. The reason for the hearing has not been disclosed. Town Manager Michael Herbert has also not provided an explanation for Rossi’s leave. The preliminary hearing, presided over by retired Judge Judith Cowin, will involve discussions on resolution, discovery stipulations, and other matters in preparation for a hearing, according to the POST Commission. … Read more