Removal

Cook County Judge Orders Removal of Donald Trump’s Name from Republican Primary Ballot, Pending Appeal

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Former President Donald Trump’s name has been ordered to be removed from the Republican primary ballot in Illinois by Cook County Judge Tracie Porter. However, the order has been stayed until Friday to allow for an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. In a detailed decision, Judge Porter stated that the Illinois State Board of Elections had reached the wrong conclusion when rejecting a petition by five Illinois voters who objected to Trump’s candidacy. The objectors argued that Trump’s involvement in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol constituted an “insurrection,” … Read more

Fracking Worker Injured in Colorado Explosion Wins $30 Million Lawsuit, But Only Receives Half Due to State Caps – Advocates Call for Removal of Limitations on Jury Awards

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Greeley, Colorado – A man who suffered severe injuries while working at a fracking site in northern Colorado has been awarded $30 million in a federal court case. However, due to state laws that place limits on jury awards, the man will only receive about half of that amount. This case has brought attention to the issue of caps on damages in Colorado, with a group called Coloradans for Accountability advocating for the elimination of these limits through a measure on the ballot this November. Steve Straughen, the injured worker, is just one of many … Read more

Former Husker Women’s Basketball Player Files Lawsuit Against University, Alleging Wrongful Removal

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Lincoln, Nebraska – A former Husker women’s basketball player has filed a lawsuit against the University of Nebraska two years after being removed from the team. Ashley Scoggin, who played for the Huskers during the 2021-22 season, alleges that the university violated her civil rights. Scoggin, who drove to the basket during a game against Iowa, claims that she was unfairly treated and discriminated against during her time as a student-athlete. The details of her lawsuit are not yet public, but Scoggin’s legal representation has stated that the lawsuit seeks to hold the university accountable … Read more

Landmark Ruling Orders Removal of Wind Turbines from Osage Reservation After Decade-Long Lawsuit

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that all wind turbines on the Osage Reservation must be removed due to trespassing. Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves ordered the removal after finding that the companies responsible for constructing the Osage Wind farm did so without a permit in 2013. The Osage Minerals Council had initially sued the companies in 2011 upon learning of their construction plans. Despite the lawsuit and lack of proper permissions or permits, the energy company proceeded with the construction of its wind turbines. The Osage Minerals Council accused the companies … Read more