Gabriel Sandoval

1 week ago | propublica.org | Mica Rosenberg |Perla Trevizo |Melissa Sanchez |Gabriel Sandoval

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Mar 3, 2025 | lexology.com | Gabriel Sandoval |Matthew T. Besmer |Aaron O'Donnell |Emaleigh Valdez |Ruth M. Bond |Alexandra Shamash

On February 14, 2025, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) of the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (“DCL”) to “clarify and reaffirm the nondiscrimination obligations of schools and other entities that receive federal financial assistance” under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”)[1] and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution.[2] The issuance of the February 14th DCL followed several recent...

Mar 3, 2025 | lexology.com | Eve P. Fichtner |Scott Holbrook |Gabriel Sandoval |Anna Miller |Todd Robbins |Alexandria Davidson

On February 5, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14201 (“Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports”) (“Executive Order”).

Feb 19, 2025 | argus-press.com | Gabriel Sandoval

PHOENIX (AP) — When a police officer gave state Sen. Mark Finchem a speeding ticket, the Arizona Republican didn't need to worry about the consequences. That's because the Arizona Constitution shields state lawmakers from any civil process and arrest for anything but treason, felony and breach of peace during legeslative sessions and the 15 days before. Legislative immunity exists in most states and allows lawmakers to brush aside lawsuits and low-level infractions like traffic tickets.

Feb 19, 2025 | chronicle-tribune.com | Gabriel Sandoval

PHOENIX (AP) — When a police officer gave state Sen. Mark Finchem a speeding ticket, the Arizona Republican didn't need to worry about the consequences. That's because the Arizona Constitution shields state lawmakers from any civil process and arrest for anything but treason, felony and breach of peace during legeslative sessions and the 15 days before. Legislative immunity exists in most states and allows lawmakers to brush aside lawsuits and low-level infractions like traffic tickets.