PLF attorneys prepare to fight *for* equal opportunity in California, and *against* baseless claims of discrimination in Texas...
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THE DOCKET
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California teen fights for equal opportunity; a Texas-based mortgage company prepares to challenge charges of “disparate impact” from its non-discriminatory practices; and a phony fish scandal highlights the need for reform.
HERE'S WHAT'S ON THE DOCKET.
California high schoolers barred from prestigious internship due to race-based eligibility requirements
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On Tuesday, PLF attorneys filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of UCSF Health’s CHAMPS program—a highly competitive internship for area high school students that only accepts applications from students in certain minority groups.
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Government sues Texas mortgage company for ‘discrimination’ based on flawed statistical analysis
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Earlier today, PLF officially joined Willow Bend Mortgage Company—a Texas-based independent mortgage lender with over 30 years of service—in challenging the government’s use of flawed statistical analyses to file bogus discrimination charges.
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Daily Journal: A phony fish story reveals the need for Endangered Species Act reform to unleash American energy
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What do Tennessee’s Tellico Dam, a phony fish story, and the American energy industry all have in common?
PLF’s Mark Miller connects the dots in his latest op-ed in the Daily Journal. Hint: It’s a ripe opportunity for the Trump administration.
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Congress—not executive orders—is the best way to set national policy
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In his first 100 days, President Biden rolled back dozens of President Trump’s first-term executive orders. President Trump has since returned the favor, revoking nearly 100 of Biden’s EOs in the first few weeks of his second term. PLF attorney Kerry Hunt argues that durable policy change can only come from Congress. “It’s time we start seeing this never-ending back and forth for what it really is—a big pain in the neck.”
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The Ninth Circuit just created a ‘circuit split.’ What does that mean?
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When two (or more) U.S. Circuit Courts offer conflicting rulings on an issue, it’s known as a “circuit split.” While not uncommon, it can be a boon for individuals litigating similar issues who hope to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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The West Virginia Daily News: West Virginia’s CON laws hurt rural healthcare—it’s time to repeal them
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In her latest op-ed in The West Virginia Daily News, PLF’s Jaimie Cavanaugh sets the record straight: Advocates of WV’s Certificate of Need (CON) program are ignoring “clear evidence that these outdated laws reduce access to care and increase patient costs.” It’s time to repeal them all.
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The Carolina Journal: Reining in the administrative state in NC
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North Carolina has more than 100,000 regulatory restrictions—carrying the same authority as law—that have never been voted on by elected officials. Adopting the REINS Act is a straightforward solution to return the power of lawmaking to the legislature—where Carolinians actually have a voice.
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