How a proposed constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights in Florida could impact access in the state Wednesday, November 15 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A proposed amendment in Florida that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution is currently at the center of a battle that could be taken up by the state's Supreme Court.State Attorney General Ashley Moody and other groups have asked... Read More.
DuBois man faces charges in two assault cases Monday, October 30 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A DuBois man is facing charges in two assault cases filed against him in Clearfield County Court.According to court documents, 39-year-old Brandon Mottern waived his preliminary hearing rights on all the charges last week.Mottern is accused of assaulting two people at the... Read More.
DuBois man faces pair of assault cases Saturday, October 28 by Louise Bennett CLEARFIELD – A pair of assault cases filed against a 39-year-old DuBois man will be dealt with in Clearfield County Court. According to court documents, Brandon Mottern waived his preliminary hearing rights on all the charges on Wednesday. Mottern is accused of assaulting... Read More.
Child endangerment charges move forward against DuBois couple Tuesday, October 17 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Child endangerment charges against a DuBois couple are moving forward in Clearfield County Court.DuBois City Police say the two young children of 35-year-old Arden Barber and 29-year-old Ashley Lewis walked to a Sheetz store in August and said they were hungry so... Read More.
Ohio begins voting on amendment that would guarantee abortion rights Friday, October 13 by ABC News(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio residents this week began voting on a constitutional amendment whose fate will ultimately determine abortion access in the state.Voters are considering two ballot initiatives; ballots began being accepted on Wednesday and go through Election Day on Nov. 7.The two measures... Read More.
Major voting rights trial is unfolding in Texas: What to know Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News(HOUSTON) -- A federal trial is unfolding over whether a 2021 voting rights law in the state violates the U.S. Constitution.The suit -- brought on behalf of La Union del Pueblo, or LUPE, and other groups -- argues that certain provisions of Texas Senate Bill... Read More.
Ohio EV battery plant workers fight for better rights, pay Friday, September 15 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Lordstown, Ohio, has been a crucial and valued site in the automotive industry, and now it is at the crossroads of what could be a major labor movement.The 25-square-mile town was formally the site of a General Motors plant that employed... Read More.
Philadelphia teachers sue district for First Amendment rights violation over asbestos protests Thursday, September 14 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Three Philadelphia school teachers filed a proposed class action lawsuit on August 18 against the School District of Philadelphia, accusing the district of violating their First Amendment rights after they protested against asbestos in the school.Ethan Tannen and Carolyn Gray, who are... Read More.
Trump indictment spotlights Georgia voting rights movement, activists say Tuesday, August 22 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- As the 2024 election draws near, voting rights advocates are taking lessons from the 2020 elections to safeguard the rights of voters in areas like Fulton County, Georgia, where former President Donald Trump was indicted for alleged efforts to overturn the results... Read More.
DuBois woman faces felony drug charges after selling to undercover cop Tuesday, August 15 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – A 36-year-old DuBois woman will now face felony drug charges in Clearfield County Court for allegedly selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer twice.According to court documents, Ashley McGarvey waived her preliminary hearing rights on Friday.State Police report that McGarvey sold bags... Read More.
