Trump Administration Says More Fees for Student Loan Borrowers in Default
Last week, the Trump administration issued its first policy on student loans. As a result, loan guarantee agencies that collect on defaulted debt can charge borrowers …
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Sacramento Joins Federal Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s ‘sanctuary City’ Threat
The city of Sacramento has joined a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration’s threat to cut federal funding to cities and counties that do not help authorities enforce immigration law. Sacramento is one of 34 “sanctuary cities” around the country joining a lawsuit filed last month by Santa Clara County. Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Oakland, Berkeley, Santa Ana and Denver are …
Judges Question Phoenix, FAA Over Sky Harbor Flight Path Lawsuit
A Boeing 747 lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Jan. 29, 2017. Phoenix is suing the FAA over changes that increased flight noise. (Photo: Robert Silberblatt/Getty Images/iStockphoto) 73 CONNECTTWEET1 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE WASHINGTON — A panel of federal judges questioned why the Federal Aviation Administration did not consult with top-level Phoenix officials prior to flight …
Official Resistance: Nine States and DC Intervene in Lawsuit Over Enhanced Fuel Efficiency Standards
That suit, brought by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, was filed Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The filing would allow [California and New York] to defend the mandates, which will require auto manufacturers to hit fuel economy standards of 54.5 miles per gallon by the year 2025.
Lawsuit Says Woman Was Shackled While Giving Birth at Milwaukee County Jail
A woman is suing the Milwaukee County jail, alleging that deputies refused to unchain her while she was giving birth because of a jail policy requiring inmates to remain shackled while they’re hospitalized, …
Pinellas County Must Pay $163,800 in Federal Kickback Lawsuit
The government authority that oversees ambulance service in Pinellas County has agreed to pay $163,800 to settle its part of a lawsuit that claims it took kickbacks. The federal whistle-blower lawsuit alleges Pinellas County’s Emergency Medical Services Authority received improper payments from the Paramedics Plus, the parent company of Sunstar Paramedics, in return …
Judge Refuses to Throw Out Trump Supporters’ Lawsuit Against San Jose
A federal judge is giving Donald Trump supporters the green light to pursue their lawsuit against the city of San Jose. The plaintiffs accuse the city for not protecting them during a campaign rally last year. The Trump supporters in this case claim that San Jose police officers intentionally steered them into an angry mob of protesters, following a Trump campaign rally last …
Trump Tries to Tromp Youth by Undermining Landmark Climate Lawsuit
The Trump administration filed a motion on March 7 to appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on a federal judge’s order in Juliana v. United States. Juliana v. United States is an historic case brought by 21 young plaintiffs who argue that their constitutional and public trust rights are being violated by the government’s creation of climate danger. The Trump administration also filed a …
Federal Judge in Kansas City Approves Settlement With Gun Maker for Faulty Trigger
Kansas City-based Federal Judge Ortrie Smith approved a settlement in a nationwide class action lawsuit that has Missouri roots. The case involved a Missouri man’s lawsuit against Remington Arms Company for a faulty trigger.
Sen. Mark Norris: Tennessee’s Refugee Lawsuit Is Effort to Clear the Air
Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, R-Collierville, left, speaks with Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville, on the Senate floor in 2014. (Photo: File / AP) 40 CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris said the ultimate goal of Tennessee’s lawsuit against the federal government, which he hopes to discuss with President Donald Trump when he visits on Wednesday, is to clear …