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Former Inmate’s Dream of Becoming a Firefighter Derailed by Unjust Criminal Record Restrictions

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Los Angeles, California – Finding employment can be a challenging task for many individuals, but for Fernando Herrera, the obstacles are even greater. As a teenager, Herrera committed two felonies, resulting in a lifelong ban from his dream job as a firefighter in the state of California. Despite his troubled past, Herrera turned his life around and discovered his passion for firefighting. While serving time in prison, he worked as an unpaid firefighter and continued his journey upon release as a volunteer firefighter. Herrera even played a vital role in extinguishing the devastating 2018 Camp … Read more

Unjust Obstruction: Lawsuit Claims School District Illegally Denying Transgender Student Use of Boys’ Bathroom

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Wasilla, Alaska – A lawsuit has been filed against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) alleging that they are unlawfully denying a transgender student access to the boys’ bathroom. The lawsuit argues that this action violates the student’s rights and is discriminatory. The plaintiff, whose identity remains anonymous, identifies as male and has been using the boys’ bathroom at his school without incident. However, the MSBSD recently enacted a policy that restricts transgender students from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. Instead, the district requires these students to use a separate gender-neutral … Read more

Marine Veteran’s Lawsuit Against Nevada State Police Moves Forward, Challenging Unjust Civil Forfeiture Laws

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RENO, Nev. – A lawsuit challenging Nevada’s civil forfeiture laws, filed by a Marine veteran whose life savings were seized during a routine traffic stop, will proceed after a judge denied the state’s motion to dismiss. The incident happened nearly three years ago when Stephen Lara was pulled over on I-80 near USA Parkway for allegedly following a semi-truck too closely. During the traffic stop, troopers confiscated a total of $87,000 in cash from Lara’s vehicle, despite not arresting him or charging him with any crime. Lara, who was on a journey to visit his … Read more