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13 hours ago

Paladino sues City Council to prevent penalties for anti-Muslim tweets, claims political retaliation | amNewYork

Councilmember Vickie Paladino sued the NYC Council to block disciplinary proceedings over anti-Muslim social media posts, claiming First Amendment protection and selective enforcement.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Parents & school board members sue their state for the right to bully transgender students - LGBTQ Nation

"Comments and conduct that violate students' privacy rights or create a hostile school environment harm children, sow discord in communities, and expose school districts to costly litigation," the letter stated. "Purely ideological statements [made during board meeting public comment periods] opposing students' rights under New York law are an unproductive diversion from boards' important work... [and can] harm children who unwillingly find themselves" scrutinized, harassed, or stigmatized by school community members, the letter added.
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