Violation

Progressive Politician Pita Limjaroenrat Cleared of Election Law Violation, Retains Parliament Seat

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BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of progressive politician Pita Limjaroenrat, allowing him to remain in Parliament. Limjaroenrat had been prevented from becoming prime minister despite his party winning last year’s election. The court found that he did not violate election law by owning shares in a media company. Limjaroenrat had been suspended from the legislature while awaiting the court’s ruling. The allegations against him centered on his ownership of shares in ITV, a defunct independent television station. As the executor of his father’s estate, Limjaroenrat inherited stock in the company. … Read more

Former Member of Boulder Police Panel Files Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Constitutional Rights

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BOULDER, Colo. – A former member of the Boulder Police Oversight Panel has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that her removal by the City Council violated her constitutional rights. Lisa Sweeney-Miran, who was appointed to the panel in January 2023, claims that her dismissal was unjust. The lawsuit asserts that Sweeney-Miran’s removal violated her rights to free speech and due process. It further alleges that the City Council disagreed with her viewpoints and silenced her as a result. Sweeney-Miran’s appointment to the panel had faced opposition from community members who believed she was biased against … Read more

Lawsuit Seeks to Disqualify Rep. Scott Perry from Ballot, Alleging 14th Amendment Violation

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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A lawsuit is seeking to remove Congressman Scott Perry from the ballot in central Pennsylvania. The lawsuit argues that Perry’s actions on January 6, 2021, violated the 14th amendment, which prohibits individuals from holding federal or state office if they engage in insurrection after swearing an oath to uphold the Constitution. Activist Gene Stilp filed the seven-page lawsuit, claiming that Perry participated in or endorsed an insurrection. The lawsuit asks the court to rule that Perry took part in insurrectionist behavior and is therefore ineligible to hold public office. While similar … Read more

Federal Judge Orders New North Dakota Legislative District for Native American Tribes, Citing Voting Rights Violation

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BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge has ordered a new joint legislative district in North Dakota for two Native American tribes. The tribes argued that the 2021 redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting their voting strength. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter Welte made the decision to create a new map after ruling in November that the original map prevented Native American voters from having an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. The judge had given North Dakota Republican Secretary of State Michael Howe and the GOP-controlled Legislature until December … Read more