Judicial Watch and Daily Caller sue Chicago Mayor Lightfoot for racist discrimination

Judicial Watch filed an amended complaint in its lawsuit on behalf of the Daily Caller News Foundation and reporter Thomas Catenacci against Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for violating their First Amendment rights and Catenacci’s right to equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division … Continue reading Judicial Watch and Daily Caller sue Chicago Mayor Lightfoot for racist discrimination

GOA, GOF continue bump Stock battle before Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and the Virginia Citizens Defense League, among others, are continuing the no-compromise defense of the Second Amendment in GOA v. Garland before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of GOA and GOF said: We’re pleased to continue the battle against the ATF’s unconstitutional … Continue reading GOA, GOF continue bump Stock battle before Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Government employee sues after firing for private opposition to arresting mask defiers

A former MassHealth employee is suing the agency after she was fired for posting in a private Facebook group that she opposes reporting people who do not wear masks to law enforcement authorities. Denise Foley has filed a lawsuit against MassHealth for wrongful termination and violating her free speech rights with help from attorneys at … Continue reading Government employee sues after firing for private opposition to arresting mask defiers

Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance Battle-Tested in Oregon Today

Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) and the Oregon Firearms Federation (OFF) are defending a twice-passed, citizen ballot measure known as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance (SASO)” in Columbia County, Oregon. Second Amendment sanctuary ordinances — championed by GOA — tell the state and federal government that gun control will not be enforced by … Continue reading Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance Battle-Tested in Oregon Today

New bill would stop fake lawsuits from ecoradicals that cause forest fires

Representative Rosendale introduced the Forest Litigation Reform Act. This legislation would prevent frivolous litigation from impeding responsible forest management practices needed to conserve our forests and mitigate wildfire risk. Extreme environmental groups often take advantage of our legal system to engage in an endless cycle of litigation, to prevent meaningful, active management of our forests. … Continue reading New bill would stop fake lawsuits from ecoradicals that cause forest fires

Free Britney act would protect rights of those in conservatorships

This week, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) and Congressman Charlie Crist (FL-13) introduced the bipartisan "Free Britney" Act to restore and protect the rights of the roughly 1.3 million Americans under conservatorship.  “Britney Spears' conservatorship is a nightmare. If it can happen to her, it can happen to anyone. Conservatorships undoubtedly protect countless vulnerable Americans from abuse, … Continue reading Free Britney act would protect rights of those in conservatorships

Judicial Watch Files Civil Rights Lawsuit for High School Teacher Fired for Facebook Posts Criticizing Chicago Riots, Looting, and Violence in the Aftermath of George Floyd Killing

Judicial Watch filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Palatine, Illinois tenured high school teacher Jeanne Hedgepeth, who was fired by the suburban-Chicago school district where she had worked for 20 years after posting comments on Facebook criticizing the riots, violence, and shootings in Chicago in the aftermath of the May 25, 2020, … Continue reading Judicial Watch Files Civil Rights Lawsuit for High School Teacher Fired for Facebook Posts Criticizing Chicago Riots, Looting, and Violence in the Aftermath of George Floyd Killing

Judicial Watch to Court: Gender Quota Requirement for Corporate Boards is Gender Discrimination

Judicial Watch filed a motion for summary judgment asking a California court to rule that the State’s quota for women on corporate boards is unconstitutional and to permanently enjoin any expenditure of taxpayer funds on the quota. The filings come in the case Robin Crest et al. v. Alex Padilla (No.19STCV27561)). Judicial Watch filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on … Continue reading Judicial Watch to Court: Gender Quota Requirement for Corporate Boards is Gender Discrimination

Grassley slams FBI failure in Nassar sexual abuse case

Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is pushing for corrective action in the wake of a recently-released Justice Department Inspector General (OIG) report regarding the FBI’s mishandling of the investigation into Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of young athletes.  In a pair of letters to committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Attorney General … Continue reading Grassley slams FBI failure in Nassar sexual abuse case

Lummis praises court decision upholding handgun ownership for adults under 21

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) applauded the 4th Circuit Court’s decision recognizing the right of law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds’ to own a handgun. Of the ruling, Senator Lummis said, “The Second Amendment is a constitutional right. There is no reason a law-abiding 18-year-old adult should be denied that right solely based on their age. If we trust … Continue reading Lummis praises court decision upholding handgun ownership for adults under 21