Category: federal courts
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Federal Appeal Challenges Police Denial of Disability Accommodations in New Rochelle Case
A federal civil-rights appeal claims that the New Rochelle police violated the ADA by denying Marc H. Fishman reasonable communication accommodations during his interrogation. The case challenges the legal standard used in dismissing his claims, with implications for how police departments accommodate disabled individuals across New York and beyond.
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Federal Judge Sides With Massachusetts Father in Opt-Out Dispute Over LGBTQ-Themed Kindergarten Books
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled in favor of a father seeking to exempt his child from LGBTQ-themed books in a kindergarten class, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling on parental opt-out rights. The judge concluded that exposure to these materials could harm the child’s religious upbringing. The decision raises concerns about classroom inclusivity…
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When Judges Police Themselves: The Troubling Case of Judge Sarah A.L. Merriam
A complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam of the U.S. Court of Appeals alleges bullying and intimidation, raising concerns about judicial accountability. Previous inquiries deemed her management style excessively harsh. The Legal Accountability Project seeks reforms for protecting clerks, highlighting the judiciary’s reliance on self-policing, which undermines public trust.
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Diddy Appeals Federal Sentence, Claims Judge Punished Him for Charges the Jury Rejected
Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed an expedited appeal seeking immediate release or a reduced sentence, arguing a federal judge punished him for charges the jury rejected. The case could have wide implications for how courts use acquitted conduct at sentencing and how century-old laws are applied in modern prosecutions.
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