In the realm of civil appeals and voting rights law, Desiree Sainthrope stands out as a legal luminary with a keen understanding of the intricacies and implications these cases hold for American democracy. Today, she offers her insights into a pivotal decision by the Eighth Circuit—one that has
New York's town and village courts often serve as the first point of entry into the justice system for many citizens. These courts play a pivotal role in local legal proceedings, yet a surprising fact persists—the presence of non-lawyer judges. The reality that judges without formal legal training
The legal landscape surrounding voting rights enforcement in the United States has encountered a significant upheaval. A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit sharply restricts private plaintiffs from seeking legal redress for Section 2 violations of the Voting Rights
A legal controversy in Quincy, Massachusetts, has arisen as a group of local residents has taken action to oppose the installation of two Catholic saints' statues at the entrance of a new public safety building. Their lawsuit against the city and its mayor, Thomas Koch, centers on halting what they
In recent years, employers have increasingly found themselves navigating a complex legal landscape marked by shifts in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and immigration policies. These changes have introduced heightened risks of litigation, causing concern among legal and human
In Connecticut, over 500 attorneys have initiated a significant grassroots movement to advocate for the rule of law and due process amidst concerns about actions from the Trump administration. Uniting from various legal backgrounds, these lawyers have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the
