Technicality

Bellefonte Borough Council Prevails as Sunshine Act Lawsuit Dismissed Over Technicality

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Bellefonte, PA — A lawsuit alleging violations of the Sunshine Act by the Bellefonte Borough Council was recently dismissed due to a procedural error in the filing process, leaving advocates for government transparency disheartened. The legal action, initiated by a local transparency advocate, claimed that the council had conducted discussions about a developmental project behind closed doors, which should have been accessible to the public under Pennsylvania’s open meetings law. Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act mandates that all discussions of agencies relating to business which would otherwise be accessible by the public must be held openly, with … Read more

Virginia Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Transgender Student Policy on Technicality

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York County, VA – A Virginia Circuit Court judge on Monday ruled to dismiss a legal challenge brought by the ACLU of Virginia regarding the state’s new model policies for transgender students. The case, which highlights increasing legal tensions over transgender rights in schools, was thrown out on procedural grounds without addressing the policies’ content. The legal challenge was initially filed by the ACLU on behalf of a transgender student in York County, alleging that her teacher refused to use her preferred pronouns and name, thus violating her rights. This case underscores the broader debates … Read more