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SEATTLE - 15 states all across the nation filed federal lawsuits against a Biden administration rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll in the federal Affordable Care Act's health insurance, also known as 'Obamacare,' next year. The lawsuit argues that...

15 states sue to block Biden from allowing 100,000 'Dreamers' to enroll in 'Obamacare'

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The vice president has a complicated track record on queer rights, but she’s demonstrated the ability to learn and grow, they say.

‘People are energized’: LGBTQ+ rights groups and voters are lining up behind Harris

WashingtonExaminer

As recently as July 2021, a majority of Democrats still had a favorable opinion of the Supreme Court. That all changed, of course, after the court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision which finally overturned Roe v. Wade. By July 2022, the Democratic Party’s favorable opinion of the Supreme Court had fallen to 13%, […]

Democrats may soon regret their attack on federal courts

New data has revealed the Biden-Harris administration's Family Expedited Removal Program is actually allowing nearly 90% of the migrants to stay instead of deporting them. The program, introduced in May 2023, was promoted to enforce "consequences for unlawful entry into the U.S." Since May 2023, out of 24,000 migrants placed in the program, over 22,000 were allowed to remain in the U.S., with only about 2,600 being deported, the New York Post reported.

90% Of Migrants In Biden's Family Expedited Removal Program Remained in US, Data Reveals

Fox Business

A federal appeals court issued a ruling on Thursday that blocks the Biden administration from continuing to implement all of its student loan handout plan.

Federal appeals court blocks all of Biden's student loan debt handout plan

Vice President Kamala Harris will call for a federal ban on food and grocery price gouging on Friday. Within her first 100 days in office, the Democratic presidential candidate will push for the first-ever federal ban on “corporate price gouging” by food companies to prevent them from “unfairly jacking up prices on consumers,” her campaign said Wednesday. Harris also wants to provide the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general with the authority to impose stiff penalties on corporations that violate such a ban.

Kamala Harris's plan to lower your grocery bills includes a ban on corporate 'price gouging'

Amarillo, TX

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"Defendant Amarillo ISD discriminated against Jaxson solely on the basis of his disability by refusing to administer rescue medication as is required by his 504 Action Plan."
The post 14-year-old died after nearly 20-minute seizure where high school employees ‘refused to administer the rescue medication,’ parents’ lawsuit alleges first appeared on Law & Crime.

14-year-old died after nearly 20-minute seizure where high school employees 'refused to administer the rescue medication,' parents' lawsuit alleges

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A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has agreed to a $45 million settlement in a case that saw the agency accused of discriminatory practices against pregnant officers, according to a statement released Tuesday by the employees' legal representatives. The settlement, which involves nearly 1,100 women, also includes commitments from CBP to implement reforms aimed at addressing and preventing such discrimination in the future.

CBP to pay $45 million over pregnancy discrimination suit filed by more than 1,000 employees

A Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas ruled against a majority of the claims brought by a student who filed a lawsuit accusing school officials of racial and gender discrimination after he was punished because of his hairstyle. As previously reported by Face2Face Africa, Darryl George, 18, has been embroiled in...

Texas judge rules against Black teen who sued after being punished because of his hairstyle

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ELKHORN, Wis. (Civic Media) — A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction allowing a transgender 13-year-old to use the girls’ restrooms at Elkhorn Area Middle School. The decision, granted on August 1st comes as the student, identified as Jane Doe, prepares to return to school in September.

Federal Court Allows Transgender Student Access to Girls’ Restrooms in Elkhorn School

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TheDailyBeast

New photos obtained by the Daily Beast show JD Vance donning a blonde wig and skirt playing beer pong with fellow Yale Law School students. The photographs were posted to Facebook in April 2011 by a former classmate, and the Ohio senator is tagged. His wife, Usha Vance, is mentioned in one of the image’s captions.According to the posts, Vance appears to be the only person in drag or “costume.”The Republican vice presidential pick attended Yale University from 2010 to 2013, before receiving a Juris Doctorate from the Ivy League school.Prior to 2021, Vance was an open supporter of LGBTQ+...

Photo: JD Vance In Drag at Beer Pong Party—Unlike His Friend

A flight attendant who quit her job, because she was asked to change her hairstyle, has had a lawsuit against the airline dismissed by an Employment Tribunal after she accused her ex-employer of sex discrimination and constructive dismissal. Marion McKay, 52, decided to sue British leisure airline Jet2 when she...

Ex-Flight Attendant Who Quit Her Job Because of Stress Caused By Being Asked to Change Her Hairstyle Loses Discrimination Lawsuit

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The fight for LGBTQ+ rights and recognition has been marked by the bravery, resilience, and creativity of countless individuals. Among them, some have risen to iconic status, using their platforms to push boundaries, challenge societal norms, and pave the way for future generations. Here are ten groundbreaking LGBTQ+ icons whose contributions have forever changed the landscape of culture, politics, and human rights.

Gay Icons: 10 Stars That Made America Respect LGBTQ+ Rights

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Florida State

SEATTLE - In 1978, the state of Florida became one of the first states to allow for juveniles to be prosecuted in the adult criminal justice system. Fast forward more than four decades, "The Sunshine State" is one of 13 states across the country that gives prosecutors the power to try juveniles and children as adults without getting sign-off from a judge.

Teenagers in Florida are getting longer prison sentences than adults, report shows

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Federal judge in Texas expands block of Biden administration protection of LGBTQ students to any future Title IX regulations

A federal judge in Texas has expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state in the context of Title IX. Concretely, the...

Federal judge in Texas expands block of Biden administration protection of LGBTQ students to any future Title IX regulations

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