Rights

Remembering Selma Cash Paty: A Trailblazing Advocate for Women’s Rights and Religious Freedom

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CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – Selma Cash Paty, a pioneering lawyer and advocate for women’s rights, passed away on May 1, 2016, at the age of 89. Paty was a trailblazer in the legal profession, entering the field before the acceptance of women as equal counterparts in law. Known for her strong advocacy for women’s rights, abortion, and various causes in the Hamilton County community, Paty made a significant impact in the courtroom. She was respected by her peers, who admired her passion for the law, family, socializing, and embracing outdated practices such as smoking cigarettes. Notably, … Read more

Injustice Underway: Texas Family’s Battle Against Land Flooding Heads to U.S. Supreme Court, Could Impact Constitutional Rights

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WINNIE, Texas — A long-standing battle over property rights in Southeast Texas has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. On January 16, 2024, Richie Devillier and his legal team will make their way to Washington to present their case. Devillier, a resident of Winnie, asserts that the rebuilding of I-10 has caused significant issues on his family’s land, which has been in their possession for four generations. According to Devillier, his family never had any problems with flooding until the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began the reconstruction of I-10. He claims that 900 acres of … Read more

Wisconsin Court Ruling Protects Absentee Ballots with Minor Errors, Ensures Voting Rights

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MADISON, Wis. – A recent court ruling in Wisconsin has resolved a legal dispute over the acceptance of absentee ballots with minor errors. The ruling allows election clerks in the state to accept such ballots, even if they contain incomplete witness addresses. This decision comes after a contentious battle between conservatives and liberals in the battleground state. The lawsuit, brought by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, sought to clarify the voting rights protections for absentee voters whose ballots have minor errors in listing their witnesses’ addresses. The Dane County Circuit Court ultimately ruled … Read more