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Negligence Allegations: Lawsuit Accuses CCSD and CCEA of Failing to Safeguard Student against Teacher’s Sexual Abuse

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A lawsuit has been filed against the Clark County School District (CCSD) and the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) alleging that they failed to protect a student from sexual abuse by a teacher. The lawsuit claims that both the CCSD and CCEA were aware of the teacher’s inappropriate behavior but did not take appropriate action. According to the lawsuit, the student, who remains anonymous, was subject to repeated incidents of sexual abuse by the teacher, identified as John Doe, over the course of several months. The lawsuit alleges that the CCSD … Read more

Alaska Lawmakers Urged to Safeguard Grand Juries’ Constitutional Right to Fight Government Corruption

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The ability of citizen grand juries to investigate government actions has long been a crucial aspect of American society. Dating back to the 17th century, grand juries have played a vital role in keeping government officials accountable. However, in Alaska, there are growing concerns that this important constitutional right is being undermined and suppressed. Alaska’s founders were staunch supporters of the investigative and reporting powers of the grand jury. In fact, they enshrined the broad powers of the grand jury into the state’s Constitution in 1956. The Anti-Suspension Clause in Article I, Section 8 of … Read more

California Introduces New Laws to Safeguard Reproductive Rights and Address Opioid Crisis

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San Jose, California – A wave of new legislation in California is set to take effect with the start of the new year, aiming to address various issues and prioritize the well-being of Californians. Governor Gavin Newsom, in partnership with the Legislature, has highlighted a number of bills that focus on reproductive rights, affordable housing, workers’ rights, increasing voter access, holding oil companies accountable, addressing the opioid crisis, and tackling the mental health crisis. California, known as “more than just a state of dreamers,” but also “a state of doers,” is taking significant steps to … Read more