Pinellas County commissioners signed a 'Faith and Family Month' declaration this week, prompting criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates as Pride season begins.

An OIG synopsis says a Baltimore DOT signs-and-markings facility ran for years without a working fire alarm or sprinkler system and that repairs are now being contracted. The report flagged insulation, an open bay door and potential OSHA concerns.

The Tennessee attorney general has asked a chancery court to dismiss the Shelby County DA’s lawsuit challenging new task force and audit laws.

Jocelyn Benson declined FOX 2’s debate invite, leaving an empty chair while Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson answered questions on data centers, education and Gretchen Whitmer’s record. The forum ran before a live studio audience and took viewer questions via QR code.

Board leaders say two finalists remain as the district eyes a July 1 start amid an ongoing dispute with state monitors over hiring authority.

Commissioners will consider rejecting a three‑year tentative deputies’ contract that includes $3K‑plus supplements and multi‑year raises amid rising tensions. Local officials and the sheriff disagree on the move.

CAIR filed a federal civil‑rights lawsuit Thursday alleging FCPS and Thomas Jefferson administrators singled out Muslim and Arab students for discipline after a viral skit. The complaint seeks to clear records and recover damages.

PETA sued WMATA's general manager, alleging Metro rejected animal-rights fundraising and membership ads under vague 'issue' rules while running similar donation campaigns.

A Manhattan immigration judge moved through 121 "mega master" cases in one day, entering nearly 40 in‑absentia removal orders and prompting due‑process alarms. Advocates say rushed scheduling risks people losing their day in court.

A Boston judge allowed a multistate challenge to DOJ memos on transgender youth care to proceed, finding the directives may have gone beyond routine enforcement and chilled providers. The decision opens discovery into subpoenas and internal guidance.

Bexar County agreed to pay $300,000 after a man sued, saying his jail job offer was rescinded when deputies found his wife’s La Santa Muerte altar. The payout closes a high‑profile discrimination claim.

A Washington Heights primary turned personal after a challenger reportedly paid private investigators and circulated flyers featuring her opponent's child.

The California Supreme Court vacated a Los Angeles man’s death sentence after finding a prosecutor’s ‘Bengal tiger’ analogy violated the Racial Justice Act.