Articles Posted in Constitutional Law

Thirteen States Support Mexican Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers Updated: Published by:

The states urge a federal judge not to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit alleging that reckless business practices by U.S. gun manufacturers have increased the rate of violent crimes associated with Mexican drug cartels.

Judge Rules That Alaska Illegally Fired Assistant Attorney General for Criticizing Trump Updated: Published by:

The First Amendment provides certain protections for freedom of speech and association to which government employees may be entitled despite the nature of their jobs.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Texas Abortion Law Updated: Published by:

On Wednesday, a U.S. judge temporarily blocked enforcement of a recent Texas law that bans most abortions. The law, known as S.B. 8, allows private citizens to sue anyone who provides an abortion or aids and abets or intends to aid and abet an abortion.

Texas Social Media Law Challenged in Federal Court Updated: Published by:

Two internet trade organizations have challenged a Texas law regulating social media companies’ ability to remove users from their platforms. The law, House Bill 20, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott earlier this month.

DoorDash Files Lawsuit Against New York City Over Law Requiring Data Sharing With Restaurants Updated: Published by:

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, DoorDash filed a lawsuit against New York City in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, concerning a law that requires delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants. The law, set to take effect in December, requires companies like DoorDash to provide…

DoorDash and Grubhub Sue San Francisco Claiming Permanent Fee Cap is Unconstitutional Updated: Published by:

On Friday, July 16, 2021, DoorDash and Grubhub filed a complaint against the City and County of San Francisco in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, claiming that the recently introduced permanent cap on additional fees for app-based delivery orders is unconstitutional.

Lawsuit Challenges Texas’ Newest Abortion Ban Updated: Published by:

Abortion rights activists and providers filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday, challenging Texas Senate Bill 8. S.B. 8 bans abortion in Texas after approximately six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue any abortion provider or individual who violates the law.