Violations

Violations of Election Laws Reported in Taiwan’s Presidential and Legislative Elections, Prompting Local Government Action

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Taipei, Taiwan – Several voters have been accused of breaking election laws during Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections, according to local government election officials. In New Taipei, the largest city in the country, there were numerous reported violations at polling stations across the municipality. One female voter in Xizhi District tore up her legislator ballot because it did not include her preferred candidates. In Shulin District, a man was caught taking a picture of his blank ballot with his mobile phone, while in Yonghe District, a male voter was found talking on his phone inside … Read more

Former Ballwin Police Chief Files Lawsuit Against City, Alleges Violations of State Law

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Ballwin, Missouri – The former police chief of Ballwin, Douglas Schaeffler, has filed a lawsuit against the city after being removed from his position by the board of aldermen. Schaeffler alleges that the board violated state law by voting to remove him behind closed doors without giving him a formal hearing or issuing findings of facts and conclusions of law. According to the lawsuit, his removal was a direct result of his involvement in investigating a criminal complaint against the mayor and another city official. The lawsuit also claims that the board deprived Schaeffler of … Read more

Negligence and Violations Alleged: Granite School District Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Tragic Shooting at Hunter High School

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A wrongful death civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Granite School District on behalf of the families of two high-school students who tragically lost their lives. Paul Tahi and Tivani Lopati were fatally shot during school hours at Hunter High School in Salt Lake City on January 13, 2022. The civil lawsuit alleges that the school district failed to address multiple reports of escalating violence, resulting in the untimely deaths of the two students. According to the complaint, the school administration and district police neglected to adequately investigate reports … Read more

Environmental Groups Threaten Lawsuit Against Federal Body Over Tijuana Sewage Crisis: Citizens Seek Accountability for Clean Water Act Violations

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SAN DIEGO, CA – Local environmental groups in San Diego are considering legal action against the federal organization responsible for overseeing water treatment infrastructure that contributes to the ongoing sewage crisis in Tijuana. San Diego Coastkeeper and the Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation have issued a joint notice of intent to sue the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and the facility’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit. In their 24-page letter, the nonprofits state that they will proceed with the lawsuit if the IBWC fails to address these … Read more