Half of states sue Trump administration over its strict interpretation of Medicaid work rules

NEW YORK — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need. The attorneys general and governors who filed the lawsuit allege that an interim final … Read more

DOJ threatens to sue California over ‘Glock ban,’ arguing law violates Second Amendment

Supreme Court sides with marijuana user in gun case, protecting Second Amendment rights The Supreme Court delivered a unanimous ruling siding with a marijuana user in a gun case, asserting that the government cannot prosecute individuals for firearm possession simply due to cannabis use. Fox News contributor Joey Jones highlights the ruling’s importance for Second … Read more

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

RICHMOND, Va. — A coalition of 17 states and a trade association representing U.S. wholesalers and distributors have sued California to block the enforcement of a stringent recycling law that aims to reduce plastic packaging waste. The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, argues that California’s recently finalized regulations that will gradually require companies to … Read more

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast. State officials said they are combating the administration’s attacks on their offshore wind industry by sending a notice of their intention to sue to the Department of the Interior on Tuesday. Tuesday’s action … Read more

Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can’t sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks

Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a former Louisiana inmate’s effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs. The high court divided 6 to 3 along ideological lines in ruling against Damon Landor, with the three liberal justices in dissent. Landor, who is a … Read more

Supreme Court to weigh rights of federal prison inmates to sue over lack of medical treatment

WASHINGTON — Taking up a case that could further erode the rights of people to sue federal officers for constitutional violations, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether a prison inmate could sue a nurse for failing to provide medical assistance after a riot. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

Todd and Julie Chrisley sue their former lawyers, blaming them for losing case that sent them to jail

Reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are suing former defense attorneys for $25 million, blaming them for losing a criminal case that found them guilty of defrauding banks out of millions of dollars. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Chrisleys, known for the USA Network … Read more

Utah residents sue officials over Kevin O’Leary data center plan

A progressive nonprofit and five Utah residents have filed a lawsuit against government officials and a special entity overseeing Kevin O’Leary’s planned Stratos Project data center, alleging that Box Elder County residents’ rights were violated. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The lawsuit was filed on … Read more

Supreme Court rejects Florida’s attempt to sue California and Washington over immigrant truck drivers

Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Florida’s bid to file a lawsuit against Washington and California for allegedly providing commercial driver’s licenses to truck drivers who are in the U.S. illegally and not proficient in English. Florida sought to sue the two states following a fatal crash on a state highway in August … Read more