Tag: Lawsuit

Census Battle: How This Lawsuit Could Change Political Power in Congress

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A federal lawsuit could be decided in early 2026 to require the Census Bureau to only count people rather than use statistical sampling—a move that could determine who controls Congress.  The 2020 Census overcounted the population of several Democrat-leaning states and undercounted the population of several Republican-leaning states. While the agency admitted this was an error, plaintiffs in the case of University of South Florida College Republicans et al. v. Lutnick allege that its method of sampling led to the inaccuracies in the Census—and, ultimately, to the wrong apportionment of seats in Congress. Commerce…

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Extended Statute of Limitations on Malpractice Could Benefit Transgender Lawsuit

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Prisha Mosley, a detransitioner who now advocates against transgender procedures, is seeking to have her lawsuit on medical malpractice, fraud, and negligence charges reinstated in a case that could have wide-ranging ramifications.  Mosley, who was put on testosterone when she was 17, sued several health care providers on medical malpractice and negligence claims in 2023. A judge dismissed her malpractice claims last year on statute of limitations grounds, while clearing her case to move forward on the fraud, facilitating fraud, and civil conspiracy charges. Now, she is seeking to have…

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ICYMI: Campaign Finance Watchdogs Threaten No Labels With Lawsuit

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Washington, D.C. – HuffPost reports that a coalition of campaign finance watchdogs and pro-democracy organizations are prepared to take legal action against No Labels if the right-wing, billionaire-backed organization continues to ignore calls to disclose their dark money donors. A letter sent to No Labels noted their ongoing refusal to follow the same rules of every other political party and disclose the special interests and wealthy donors who are funding their operation. The letter was signed by nine organizations, including End Citizens United, Public Citizen, Black Voters Matter, Campaign Legal…

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Flynn Loses Lawsuit Against Jan. 6 Committee A Day After Filing It

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<p>Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday lost his <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/michael-flynn-lawsuit-insurrection-committee-subpoenas”>lawsuit</a> against the House Jan. 6 select committee over its subpoena for his phone records that compelled him to testify and to produce documents — a day after Flynn filed his motion in federal court in Florida.</p> Talking Points Memo

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Why This Lawsuit Over Vaccine Mandate Has ‘Good Chance’ of Reaching Supreme Court

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The same day President Joe Biden announced details of his COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers, The Daily Wire filed a lawsuit to stop it.  The Daily Wire, a media outlet founded by conservative commentator and author Ben Shapiro, filed the suit because the mandate on employers of 100 or more workers is unconstitutional, the organization said in a public statement Nov. 4.  Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal aid organization, is representing The Daily Wire in its fight to halt Biden’s vaccine mandate. Although it is risky for any…

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