In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court said on Thursday that race can not be used as a factor to integrate public schools, even if the goal is to strengthen diversity. The … Continue reading “Supreme Court Says Schools Can’t Assign Students by Race”
Month: June 2007
Senate Subpoenas Executive Branch Over Wiretaps
The US Senate today sent subpoenas to the White House and Vice President Dick Cheney’s office to demand documents pertaining to activities of the National Security Agency. After the September … Continue reading “Senate Subpoenas Executive Branch Over Wiretaps”
Allstate Settles Mississippi Katrina Claims
Allstate Insurance Company announced Monday its agreement to settle claims filed by Mississippi policy holders for coverage of damage to their homes caused by Hurricane Katrina. The insureds contended in … Continue reading “Allstate Settles Mississippi Katrina Claims”
Supreme Court Limits Student’s Right to Free Speech
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a student’s message can be restricted when it appears to advocate illegal drug use. Joseph Frederick, a high school student from Alaska, was suspended from school … Continue reading “Supreme Court Limits Student’s Right to Free Speech”
North Carolina Executions Not to Resume
North Carolina House Democrats this week struck language in an amendment to a bill proposed by Republicans that would prohibit the North Carolina Medical Board from disciplining a physician for participation … Continue reading “North Carolina Executions Not to Resume”
Mississippi Homeowners Accuse State Farm of Racketeering in Katrina Cases
A group of Mississippi Gulf Coast residents filed a federal lawsuit today against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company. The suit alleges that State Farm violated the civil Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act, also … Continue reading “Mississippi Homeowners Accuse State Farm of Racketeering in Katrina Cases”
Death Penalty Barred if Retardation Found by One Juror in New Jersey
The New Jersey Supreme Court held Monday that a defendant may not receive the death penalty if one juror finds that he or she is mentally retarded. The public defender’s … Continue reading “Death Penalty Barred if Retardation Found by One Juror in New Jersey”
Humane Society Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Florida Pet Store
The Humane Society of the United States filed its first ever class action lawsuit on Monday against a Florida pet dealer who the organization alleges sells sick puppies to customers. The lawsuit … Continue reading “Humane Society Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Florida Pet Store”
Arrests of Texas Sex Offenders with MySpace Profiles
Texas officials recently arrested seven convicted sex offenders in various cities across the state who were violating their parole or probation by using the social networking website, MySpace.com. Some of the offender’s … Continue reading “Arrests of Texas Sex Offenders with MySpace Profiles”
Illinois Newpaper Sues State Supreme Court Justice
An Illinois suburban newspaper filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Tuesday against Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Thomas. The Kane County Chronicle and its columnist Bill Page claim they can not appeal … Continue reading “Illinois Newpaper Sues State Supreme Court Justice”