Supreme Court Tipoffs from TNS
ACLU of Ohio Files Legal Action in Ohio Supreme Court Following Geauga County Sheriff's Office Refusal to Abide by Public Records Law and Provide ICE Contracts
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release on May 20, 2025:
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ACLU of Ohio Files Legal Action in Ohio Supreme Court Following Geauga County Sheriff's Office Refusal to Abide by Public Records Law and Provide ICE Contracts
Columbus, OH - Today, the ACLU of Ohio filed a lawsuit asking the Supreme Court of Ohio to order the Geauga County Sheriff's Office to comply with Ohio's public records laws and release documents and communicat
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSAL TO SIGNIFICANTLY WEAKEN THE FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSAL TO SIGNIFICANTLY WEAKEN THE FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, sent a comment letter to the Trump administration opposing a proposed rule by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to rescind the regulatory definitions
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Baldwin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Older Workers from Discrimination in the Workplace
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Older Workers from Discrimination in the Workplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Act ( POWADA) to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace.
"Every W
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Reintroduced to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Reintroduced to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination
As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external)
WASHINGTON - Today, a bipartisan and bicameral group of Members reintroduced the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (link is external) (POWADA), a proposal to strengthen anti-discrimination prote
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Reintroduced to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Reintroduced to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination
WASHINGTON - Today, a bipartisan and bicameral group of Members reintroduced the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (link is external) (POWADA), a proposal to strengthen anti-discrimination protections for older workers.
In the House, the bill is led by Education and Workforce Committee Ranki
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Reintroduced to Protect Older Workers From Age Discrimination
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025:
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Reintroduced to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination
WASHINGTON - Today, a bipartisan and bicameral group of Members reintroduced the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA), a proposal to strengthen anti-discrimination protections for older workers.
In the House
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Reintroduces Bill to Protect Older Workers From Age Discrimination
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Reintroduces Bill to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) joins Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) and a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers to reintroduce the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA), which will restore critical protections for older workers facing age
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Civil Rights Organizations Call on Dept. of Transportation to Rescind Misleading "Follow the Law" Letter to Federal Grant Recipients
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news on May 20, 2025:
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Civil Rights Organizations Call on Dept. of Transportation to Rescind Misleading "Follow the Law" Letter to Federal Grant Recipients
Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and the Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund (MBELDEF) sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging him to rescind the agency's recent "F
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Del. A.G. Kathy Jennings Objects to Kidde-Fenwal Bankruptcy Deal
DOVER, Delaware, May 21 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Kathy Jennings objects to Kidde-Fenwal bankruptcy deal
Attorney General Kathy Jennings lodged an objection today to a proposed bankruptcy deal for firefighting foam manufacturer Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. (KFI). The deal seeks to unlawfully release its parent company, Carrier Global Corporation, from liability for PFAS (also known as "forever chemicals") contamination in the f
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Former Deputy Associate Attorney General, Prominent Supreme Court and Appellate Advocate Paul R.Q. Wolfson Joins Democracy Forward as Senior Legal Advisor
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Former Deputy Associate Attorney General, Prominent Supreme Court and Appellate Advocate Paul R.Q. Wolfson Joins Democracy Forward as Senior Legal Advisor
Wolfson is Latest Addition to Democracy Forward's Growing Team of Lawyers, as Threats to the Am
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Grassley, Baldwin Introduce Bill Protecting Older Workers from Workplace Discrimination
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Baldwin Introduce Bill Protecting Older Workers from Workplace Discrimination
WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination (POWADA) Act to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace.
"Americans of all ages can offer valuable contribution
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Human rights violations in Russia: EU lists further 28 individuals
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 20 -- The Council of the European Union posted the following news release:
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Human rights violations in Russia: EU lists further 28 individuals
The Council today imposed restrictive measures on 28 individuals responsible for serious violations of human rights, the repression of democratic opposition, and activities seriously undermining the rule of law in Russia.
The new listings target members of the Russian judiciary : judges, prosecutors, representative of the
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MALDEF STATEMENT ON DEADLINE TO SEEK SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF FIFTH CIRCUIT DACA RULING
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
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MALDEF STATEMENT ON DEADLINE TO SEEK SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF FIFTH CIRCUIT DACA RULING
LOS ANGELES - None of the parties in the case of Texas v. United States sought discretionary Supreme Court review of the Fifth Circuit decision by yesterday's extended deadline. The case will now move to the implementation phase with respect to the Fifth Circuit decision on the legality of De
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Md. A.G. Brown Steps Up Fair Housing Enforcement as Federal Government Diminishes Civil Rights Enforcement
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Steps Up Fair Housing Enforcement as Federal Government Diminishes Civil Rights Enforcement
Three Major Fair Housing Settlements Announced
BALTIMORE, MD (May 20, 2025) - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced his vigorous enforcement of Maryland and federal fair housing laws to ensure that all Marylanders have access to housing free from discrim
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Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine Names Fox Rothschild Deal Among Middle-Market Winners
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine Names Fox Rothschild Deal Among Middle-Market Winners
Fox Rothschild's representation of Treya Partners in its acquisition by VSS Capital Partners was recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine as one of 13 Mid-Market Deals of the Year. The publication noted that the transaction stood out because the private equity firm that acquired Treya is also a pro
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Over 150,000 Americans Oppose Trump Administration's Unprecedented Effort to Eliminate Habitat Protections for Vulnerable Wildlife
HAILEY, Idaho, May 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on May 19, 2025:
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Over 150,000 Americans Oppose Trump Administration's Unprecedented Effort to Eliminate Habitat Protections for Vulnerable Wildlife
Washington, D.C. -- Over 150,000 Americans have opposed a proposed rulemaking by the Trump administration to eliminate major habitat protections for endangered species in the U.S. after it was unveiled in April -- and as the peri
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Philippine Supreme Court: No Copyright Violation in Ringtone Previews
MANILA, Philippines, May 20 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: No Copyright Violation in Ringtone Previews
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that letting customers listen to a short 20-second sample of a ringtone before buying it does not violate copyright laws.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Mario V. Lopez, the SC En Banc upheld the ruling of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) that dismissed the complaint of the Filipino Society of Co
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Rep. Johnson, Sen. Whitehouse Re-Introduce Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Johnson, Sen. Whitehouse Re-Introduce Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As a part of his ongoing effort to protect and bolster the U.S. Supreme Court's independence, impartiality and accountability, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) - ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence an
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Rhode Island Supreme Court Sides With Condominium Owners in Transparency Dispute
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 20 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court has vacated a Superior Court judgment, siding with condominium unit owners in a dispute over a special meeting to address concerns about gas billing and transparency at The 903 condominium complex. The decision, handed down on May 20, 2025, remands the case for further proceedings, emphasizing unit owners' right to have their agenda items properly considered.
Boyang Song and Travis McCune, owners of a unit at The 903, initiated
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Rhode Island Supreme Court: Rhode Island Nursery Ordered to Pay Over $10,000 in Tree Dispute
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 20 -- Forest Hills Nurseries Corp. of Cranston has been ordered to pay Harmony Road Nursery $10,606 plus interest and costs, following a recent decision by the Rhode Island Superior Court. The ruling, filed on May 19, 2025, stems from a 2019 dispute over a large order of wholesale trees.
The case, heard by Judge Lanphear in a jury-waived trial on May 9, 2025, centered on a contract for 161 trees valued at $11,764. Harmony Road Nursery, an Oregon-based wholesale gro
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Rosen Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Trump Administration to Revoke TPS for Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Trump Administration to Revoke TPS for Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a lower court's decision to block President Trump from revoking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans.
"Venezuelans still face dire and unimaginable cond
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SEIU's Saenz: Stripping TPS From 350,000 Venezuelans Will Devastate Families, Communities, Economy
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Service Employees International Union issued the following news release on May 20, 2025:
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SEIU's Saenz: Stripping TPS from 350,000 Venezuelans Will Devastate Families, Communities, Economy
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Secretary-Treasurer Rocio Saenz issued the following statement in response to today's Supreme Court decision that allows the Trump administration to move forward with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan natio
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Senator Schmitt Slams Biden's Head of "Ministry of Truth" at Judiciary Hearing for Trampling Americans' Constitutional Rights
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Slams Biden's Head of "Ministry of Truth" at Judiciary Hearing for Trampling Americans' Constitutional Rights
WASHINGTON - Senator Schmitt today took former Deputy Homeland Security Advisor and Co-Chair of former-President Biden's Disinformation Governance Board Jennifer Daskal to task over the role she played in infringing upon Americans' right to free speech.
Watch Senator Schmitt
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Statement from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor on Trump's Cruel Move to Strip Protections & Work Permits from 350,000 Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Statement from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor on Trump's Cruel Move to Strip Protections & Work Permits from 350,000 Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's rescission of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, including many living and working in Florida, that was upheld by the U.S. Su
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Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Veterans-Related Announcement and Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, May 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news:
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Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Veterans-Related Announcement and Holds In-Person Media Availability
May 20, 2025
Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning. It is good to see some of you. Two commissioners that always bring their A-game, both Laurie from Cultural Affairs and Commissioner Hendon, not only served our country, but serve the City of New York and those vets who serve our country and I really want to thank him
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UC-Riverside: Experts Warn of Deep Harm From Proposed Medicaid Cuts
RIVERSIDE, California, May 20 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Experts warn of deep harm from proposed Medicaid cuts
UC Riverside scholars highlight how proposed federal reductions could strip coverage and care from millions
Author: Iqbal Pittalwala
Proposed reductions to Medicaid and Medicare are currently being debated, with some plans calling for more than $880 billion in federal Medicaid funding cuts. Medicare is primarily for those 65 an
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WATCH: Democracy Forward President & CEO Skye Perryman on Trump-Vance Administration's Disregard for Due Process
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Democracy Forward President & CEO Skye Perryman on Trump-Vance Administration's Disregard for Due Process
Perryman: "I think the important thing for everyone to know is that there is not a court yet in this country that has held that what the
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Whitehouse, Johnson, Colleagues Reintroduce Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse, Johnson, Colleagues Reintroduce Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act
SCERT Act would require the Supreme Court to adopt a binding and enforceable code of ethical conduct
Congress, the executive branch, all lower federal courts, and every state supreme court have ethics guardrails and a mechanism for enforcing ethics rules
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Sheldo
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Will Chronically Ineffective Maria Elvira Salazar Ever Deliver Any Results For Her Community?
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Will Chronically Ineffective Maria Elvira Salazar Ever Deliver Any Results For Her Community?
Yesterday, the Trump Administration successfully petitioned the Supreme Court to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Venezuelans currently living in the United States. Over 60% (225,000) of these TPS recipients reside in Florida.
While Salazar half-heartedly condemne
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