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Federal Judge Deals Another Blow to Former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor’s NIL Lawsuit Against NCAA

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal court has dismissed former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor’s lawsuit against the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, Ohio State University, and Learfield, claiming he lost opportunities to profit from his name, image, and likeness (NIL) during his college career from 2008 to 2010. U.S. Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison issued the ruling on Friday, marking another legal setback for athletes seeking compensation for their contributions to college sports. The decision follows the dismissal of a similar lawsuit earlier this year, where former Kansas player Mario Chalmers and 15 other … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s "Indiscriminate" Immigration Detentions, Upholding Constitutional Rights

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PASADENA, Calif. — A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to halt widespread detentions of individuals believed to be in the United States illegally. This ruling, part of a temporary restraining order issued on Friday, also prevents immigration officials from blocking individuals’ access to legal counsel. The lawsuit that triggered this directive was brought forth by three immigrants detained at a bus stop in Pasadena while searching for work, alongside two U.S. citizens. Notably, at least one of the citizens presented identification but was still held. U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong underscored the temporary … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Controversial Immigration Raids in Los Angeles, Citing Violation of Constitutional Rights

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A federal judge in Los Angeles has issued two temporary restraining orders aimed at curtailing aggressive immigration enforcement tactics employed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The decision, made on Friday, comes following a lawsuit filed by a coalition of immigrant rights organizations, legal advocates, and affected community members, who charged that DHS, particularly its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unit, has been conducting racially biased raids and unlawfully detaining individuals while denying them access to legal assistance in substandard conditions. The first order prohibits immigration officers from detaining individuals without reasonable suspicion and … Read more

Federal Judge Issues Emergency Order Protecting Journalists from LAPD During Immigration Protests in Los Angeles

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A federal judge in Los Angeles has temporarily restricted the Los Angeles Police Department from deploying less-lethal munitions against journalists covering immigration protests. The order, enacted by Judge Hernan Vera, aims to safeguard press freedoms amid concerns over police tactics during recent demonstrations. Signed on Thursday, the ruling prohibits the LAPD from detaining or obstructing journalists. The decision follows reports of numerous incidents from June 6 to 19, where journalists were allegedly subjected to tear gas, rubber bullets, and physical force while attempting to document ongoing unrest. Vera referenced at least 35 occasions during this … Read more