Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Civil Rights

Discrimination, voting, police

Court Rules ACLU Can Access Police License Plate Data

A Massachusetts court ruled in favor of the ACLU, allowing access to police records on license plate readers, impacting public transparency and privacy.

Florida Court Denies Dismissal in Grandmother's Adoption Case

A Florida court ruled against the Department of Children and Families in a case involving a grandmother's adoption rights for her grandson.

Florida court rules in child welfare case involving J.H.

A Florida court affirms a decision in a child welfare case involving J.H. and the Department of Children and Families, impacting child custody matters.

Court allows widow to substitute deceased husband in lawsuit

A D.C. court permits Felicia Pappas to replace her late husband Steve Pappas in a disability discrimination case against the Metropolitan Police.

Court dismisses human rights group's challenge against State

A federal court dismissed a lawsuit by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization against the State Department regarding noncitizen transfers.

Court allows widow to substitute for deceased police officer

A D.C. court permits Felicia Pappas to replace her late husband as a plaintiff in a disability discrimination lawsuit against the police department.

South Carolina Supreme Court clarifies execution team privacy

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that publicly available information is not protected under state law regarding execution teams.

Georgia Court Denies Discretionary Appeal in Child Welfare Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied a discretionary appeal in the case concerning the welfare of children S. S. and others, impacting their custody status.

Ohio court affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a ruling terminating a mother's parental rights, granting permanent custody of her three children to the state.

Court dismisses disability discrimination case against Events DC

A court dismissed a disability discrimination lawsuit by Charles Inko-Tariah against Events DC and the Nationals for lack of standing.

Arizona Supreme Court affirms termination of parental rights

The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the termination of parental rights for a mother whose neglect led to severe malnutrition of her child.

Court overturns ruling on Puerto Rico birth certificate case

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court ruling that favored nonbinary individuals seeking changes to birth certificates.

Court reverses summary judgment in racial discrimination case

The Eleventh Circuit Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs alleging racial discrimination and retaliation against Coal Bed Services.

Florida court rules in favor of child welfare agency in appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a decision favoring the Department of Children and Families in a custody case involving a minor child.

Florida Court Affirms Decision in Child Welfare Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in a child welfare case, affecting parental rights and child protection.

Georgia Court Rules on Dog Custody Dispute, Contempt Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled on a dog custody case involving Brenda Tatelman and Sara Smith, addressing contempt and attorney fees.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Cheerleading Abuse Case

A Florida court upholds a ruling in a case involving cheerleading abuse allegations against major organizations, impacting victims and sports governance.

Court reverses summary judgment in Title IX case against ENMU

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court's ruling in a Title IX case involving allegations of sexual abuse at Eastern New Mexico University.

California Court Orders Release of Psychological Evaluation

California Court of Appeal rules that the Soboba Tribe has a right to access a psychological evaluation of a child's guardian, impacting tribal rights.

Texas Court of Appeals rules on NCAA case involving athlete

The Texas Court of Appeals addressed a case involving the NCAA and athlete Freddy Hicks, impacting student athletes across the state.

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