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Supreme Court Opens 2026 Term with Climate, Gun, and Immigration Showdowns
politics8 days ago

Supreme Court Opens 2026 Term with Climate, Gun, and Immigration Showdowns

The Supreme Court began its 2026-2027 term on October 5, 2026, with a docket focused on climate liability, gun control, and immigration enforcement. The first case, Suncor Energy v. Boulder, tests whether states can sue fossil fuel companies for climate damages, with Justice Alito recused due to stock holdings. The court will also hear arguments on AR-15 bans in December and review Trump administration policies on mandatory detention and third-country deportations. A case involving Catholic preschools and LGBTQ+ enrollment rights is scheduled for November. While the court avoided some high-profile Trump cases last term, new disputes over immigration and voting laws are now pending, amid ongoing tensions between the president and the justices.

via AP News|
#climate-litigation#immigration-policy#politics
DOJ opens religious rights probe into MLB after Pride Night Bible-verses on hats
politics3 months ago

DOJ opens religious rights probe into MLB after Pride Night Bible-verses on hats

The Department of Justice is investigating Major League Baseball for potential violations of players' religious rights after the league warned pitchers for writing Bible verses on rainbow-themed Pride hats during Pride Night. A DOJ letter to MLB Commissioner urged an EEOC review; MLB and the San Francisco Giants have not commented as the inquiry proceeds.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#department-of-justice#giants#mlb
Syria's New PM Al-Jolani Promises Religious Rights Amid Rebel Leadership Shift
world-news1 year ago

Syria's New PM Al-Jolani Promises Religious Rights Amid Rebel Leadership Shift

Syria's new prime minister, Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, has pledged to guarantee the rights of all religious groups following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. The HTS-led alliance's victory ends decades of Assad family rule, and the new regime is urging Syrians who fled the war to return. Al-Sharaa has vowed justice for victims of Assad's regime, particularly those tortured in detention. The international community remains cautious, with concerns about potential new conflicts during the transition.

via Hindustan Times|
#bashar-al-assad#civil-war#hayat-tahrir-al-sham
NYC Settles for $17.5M Over Forced Hijab Removal
law-and-society2 years ago

NYC Settles for $17.5M Over Forced Hijab Removal

New York City has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a class-action suit brought by two women who were forced to remove their hijabs for mug shots, leading to a change in NYPD policy. The women, Jamilla Clark and Arwa Aziz, described feeling humiliated and violated, and the settlement will provide compensation for thousands of eligible individuals who were similarly affected. The lawsuit also highlighted the violation of religious rights and privacy, with the NYPD now facing a reform in its practices regarding religious head coverings during arrests.

via The Washington Post|
#hijab#law-and-society#lawsuit
NYC Settles $17.5M Lawsuit Over Forced Removal of Religious Head Coverings
legal-civil-rights2 years ago

NYC Settles $17.5M Lawsuit Over Forced Removal of Religious Head Coverings

New York City has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two Muslim women who were forced to remove their head coverings for mug shots after being arrested, with the lawsuit claiming they felt shamed and exposed. The settlement, which requires approval by a federal judge, resulted in a change in the police department's policy to allow arrested individuals to keep their head coverings on for mug shots with limited exceptions. The financial settlement will be shared by approximately 4,100 eligible class members, with a guaranteed minimum payment of $7,824 for each eligible person.

via NBC News|
#lawsuit#legal-civil-rights#muslim-women
"Inmates Win Lawsuit for Solar Eclipse Viewing Rights"
legalreligious-rights2 years ago

"Inmates Win Lawsuit for Solar Eclipse Viewing Rights"

Inmates at a New York prison sued the state corrections department over a planned lockdown during the total solar eclipse, claiming it violated their religious rights. The plaintiffs, representing various religious backgrounds, were granted permission to view the eclipse in exchange for dismissing the lawsuit. The rare celestial event, which New York has not experienced since 1925, prompted security concerns and led to the cancellation or restriction of visitation at several facilities. The lawsuit argued that the eclipse held religious significance for the inmates, and the settlement agreement allowed them to view it in accordance with their sincerely held beliefs.

via USA TODAY|
#inmates#lawsuit#legalreligious-rights
"Incarcerated Individuals in New York Granted Eclipse Viewing Rights After Lawsuit Settlement"
legalprison-rights2 years ago

"Incarcerated Individuals in New York Granted Eclipse Viewing Rights After Lawsuit Settlement"

Six incarcerated individuals in New York's Woodbourne correctional facility will be allowed to view the upcoming solar eclipse after settling a lawsuit against the state's correctional department, which had planned to lock down the prison during the event. The group argued that the decision violated their constitutional rights, citing religious significance of the eclipse. The correctional department will provide protective eyewear, and other religious exemption requests are being considered.

via The Guardian US|
#incarcerated-people#lawsuit#legalprison-rights
"Inmates in New York to Witness Historic Total Solar Eclipse Following Lawsuit Settlement"
legalreligious-rights2 years ago

"Inmates in New York to Witness Historic Total Solar Eclipse Following Lawsuit Settlement"

Six New York inmates sued the state corrections department after it decided to lock down prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse, claiming it infringed on their religious rights. The inmates, with varying religious beliefs and convictions, reached a settlement with the department, allowing them to view the eclipse in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs. The lockdown decision was issued in March, affecting all prisons in New York, and the next solar eclipse will take place in 2044.

via Fox News|
#inmates#lawsuit#legalreligious-rights
"Inmates Granted Access to Solar Eclipse After Lawsuit Over Lockdown"
us-news2 years ago

"Inmates Granted Access to Solar Eclipse After Lawsuit Over Lockdown"

The New York State Corrections Department has agreed to allow six inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility to view Monday's total solar eclipse, following a federal lawsuit claiming that the prison lockdown during the eclipse violated their constitutional right to practice their religion. The inmates, from varying religious backgrounds, believe the eclipse is a religious event they must witness and reflect on to observe their faiths. The lawsuit has been deemed to have come to an appropriate resolution by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

via The New York Times|
#lawsuit#new-york-state-corrections-department#prisoners