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NCAA’s Milestone Agreement to Compensate College Athletes Temporarily Paused Following Legal Proceedings

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Washington, D.C. – A groundbreaking agreement that would compensate NCAA athletes for their contributions to college sports has been temporarily shelved following a recent court hearing. The decision, pivotal to the future of collegiate athletics, raises crucial questions about the longstanding amateur status of college athletes and its place in today’s highly commercial sports environment. The proposed compensation scheme acknowledges the unparalleled revenue generated by college sports, largely propelled by athletes who, until now, have been minimally compensated beyond scholarships. This deal aimed to offer a new form of financial recognition, directly linking athlete compensation … Read more

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Immigration Rule Aimed at Keeping Mixed-Status Families Together

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A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a new immigration policy designed to safeguard non-citizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens while they attempt to regularize their status in the country. U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker, on August 26, imposed a 14-day administrative stay on the “Keeping Families Together” rule, a move that can be extended and was swiftly challenged by a cohort of 16 states led by Texas. Introduced by the Biden administration on June 18, the rule aimed to permit mixed-status families to stay intact within the U.S. as they pursued … Read more

Landmark Fair Lending Rules Temporarily Halted by Texas Federal Judge

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Dallas, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has halted the implementation of updated rules aimed at promoting fair lending practices. The revised regulations, which were set to take effect, were blocked by the judge on Monday. The fair lending rules were designed to provide stronger protection against discrimination in lending practices, particularly targeting minority borrowers. The regulations were due to be implemented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and would have required lenders to collect and report more detailed data on loan applications. The decision by the judge comes after a lawsuit was … Read more

Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks AG’s Request for Information on Transgender Children in Landmark LGBTQ+ Case

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Austin, Texas – A Texas judge has temporarily blocked state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, from requiring an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to disclose information about transgender children receiving gender transition treatment. The ruling came in response to a legal challenge brought by PFLAG National, which sought to prevent Paxton’s office from collecting the information. Travis County District Court Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel determined that forcing PFLAG to provide the information would violate their rights of free speech, association, and protection from unreasonable searches. She described it as a “gross invasion” of privacy. The judge’s … Read more