Police misconduct is a sadly common occurrence, with around 250,000 people across the United States suffering injuries every year as a result of an encounter with law enforcement. Victims of police misconduct can suffer major violations to their civil rights, as well as significant bodily harm. But what exactly is police misconduct, and what does it look like in the day-to-day context?
(more…)A recent ruling from the DC Court of Appeals found that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) does not grant the authority to pass binding regulations. As a result, decades of regulations are now thrown up in the air, since rulings made under NEPA have been treated as legally binding up to this point. This could result in substantially more litigation, and could set up a fight in the Supreme Court that may result in further limits to the power of administrative agencies like the EPA.
(more…)Sexual abuse is a distressingly common issue across the United States, with major institutions often playing a role in facilitating or concealing its impact. When it happens, responsible organizations can be held legally responsible if they might have prevented it but failed. But where exactly does sexual abuse happen, and why does it happen in the first place?
(more…)Hershey’s is facing a federal lawsuit that has accused it of having wrappers containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This has resulted in Hershey’s candy containing elevated levels of these potentially dangerous “forever chemicals.” This is particularly concerning given the popularity of these products with children, who may be at increased risk of health problems from PFAS exposure.
(more…)The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is finalizing new standards to help protect people from exposure to lead paint dust. The new rules create stricter standards for homes built prior to 1978, as well as childcare facilities, to ensure they are free of lead paint. This is intended to protect people, particularly children, from the dangers of lead poisoning.
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