Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Civil Rights

Discrimination, voting, police

Puerto Rico court rules on domestic violence protection orders

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled on two domestic violence protection order cases involving Gretchen Capó Hernández and William Carrión Roque.

Court rules on education rights in Puerto Rico case

Puerto Rico court orders Department of Education to reimburse family for private schooling costs after failing to provide adequate services.

Court Rules Political Speech Protected in Trump Protest Case

A federal court upheld the right to display political signs against President Trump, affirming First Amendment protections for demonstrators.

Puerto Rico Court Reverses Denial of Legal Representation

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of legal representation for a civil rights case involving prison conditions.

Texas court affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a mother's parental rights due to neglect and drug-related issues affecting her children.

Court rules on police shooting case involving qualified immunity

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a high-profile case involving police officer Felipe Gallegos and the shooting of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.

Texas court rules on child support for adult with autism

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a ruling on child support obligations for Nicholas Field regarding his autistic son, Eric.

Puerto Rico court denies protection order in domestic case

A Puerto Rico court denied a protection order requested by Gretchen Capó Hernández against her ex-husband, citing insufficient evidence of domestic violence.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules on mental health commitment case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision on involuntary commitment, clarifying the importance of timely access to reports.

Nebraska Supreme Court dismisses Common Cause appeal

The Nebraska Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Common Cause regarding the release of voter registration data to the DOJ, citing mootness.

Court affirms dismissal of discrimination claims against bank

The Sixth Circuit upheld the dismissal of Leon and Vanessa Washington's discrimination claims against First National Bank of Pennsylvania.

Texas court affirms termination of mother's parental rights

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a mother's parental rights due to endangerment and mental health issues.

New York court upholds ruling against Charter Communications

A New York court affirms a ruling that Charter Communications retaliated against an employee, ordering compensation and a civil fine.

Puerto Rico court dismisses appeal in employment dispute

The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico dismisses JL Paint Center's appeal regarding Santiago García Cotto's employment discrimination case.

Court rules on NYCLU's FOIL request against state police

New York court orders state police to review redactions in FOIL request by NYCLU, impacting transparency in law enforcement records.

Puerto Rico court rules on animal neglect case appeal

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals confirmed a ruling on animal neglect while reducing the penalty for Tiffany Marie Martínez in a recent case.

Texas court affirms termination of parental rights for W.E.

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the termination of parental rights for W.E., affecting her parents and highlighting child welfare issues.

Texas Court of Appeals rules on fence dispute in subdivision

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling in a fence dispute between the Watsons and the Davis-Woods Subdivision Architectural Committee.

Texas Court of Appeals dismisses appeal in trust case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Buddie Hasty's appeal regarding the Vista Irrevocable Trust, affecting trust beneficiaries Judith Stanford and Jessica Newill.

Court dismisses homeowner's claims against city officials

A Texas court upheld the dismissal of Jessie Goodfellow's claims against the City of North Richland Hills and its officials regarding flooding issues.

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