A King County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda’s JumpStart Seattle tax with … [Read more...] about Seattle Prevails in JumpStart Tax Lawsuit
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Court of Appeals Upholds Employment Termination of Former Officer Adley Shepherd
The Washington State Division 1 Court of Appeals issued a decision today which upheld a Superior Court order vacating an arbitrator’s decision to … [Read more...] about Court of Appeals Upholds Employment Termination of Former Officer Adley Shepherd
City Prevails in Grocery Worker Hazard Pay Lawsuit
U.S. District Court Judge John Coughenour dismissed a lawsuit that challenged Seattle’s law requiring grocery employees in Seattle to … [Read more...] about City Prevails in Grocery Worker Hazard Pay Lawsuit
9th Circuit Upholds Seattle’s Healthcare for Hotel Workers Law
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Seattle’s ordinance to improve access to health care for workers at hotels, one of Seattle’s progressive labor … [Read more...] about 9th Circuit Upholds Seattle’s Healthcare for Hotel Workers Law
President Biden Rescinds Trump’s “Anarchist Jurisdictions” Memo
President Joe Biden today revoked former President Trump’s memo which ordered federal agencies to withhold federal grant dollars from … [Read more...] about President Biden Rescinds Trump’s “Anarchist Jurisdictions” Memo
City Attorney’s Statement on Victory in Tenant Protection Lawsuit
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes issued the following statement after a King County Superior Court judge upheld as constitutional all but one word in … [Read more...] about City Attorney’s Statement on Victory in Tenant Protection Lawsuit
DOJ Drops Investigation into City’s Racial Equity Training
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has dropped its inquiry into the City of Seattle’s racial equity training for City … [Read more...] about DOJ Drops Investigation into City’s Racial Equity Training
Councilmember Debora Juarez Applauds City’s Intent to Join Lawsuit Against National Archives Closure
Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5, North Seattle) applauded the City of Seattle’s intention to join as a plaintiff in Attorney General Bob … [Read more...] about Councilmember Debora Juarez Applauds City’s Intent to Join Lawsuit Against National Archives Closure
Pete Holmes’ Statement on favorable Eviction Moratorium ruling
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Jones ordered that the City of Seattle’s moratorium on residential evictions will remain in effect as the lawsuit … [Read more...] about Pete Holmes’ Statement on favorable Eviction Moratorium ruling
City of Seattle and Public Rights Project Lead National Effort to Fight Trump Administration’s Assault on Multiculturalism And Diversity Training
Standing up for the urgent and critical need for racial justice initiatives at all levels of government, the City of Seattle and Public Rights Project … [Read more...] about City of Seattle and Public Rights Project Lead National Effort to Fight Trump Administration’s Assault on Multiculturalism And Diversity Training
Seattle, Portland, New York sue Trump Administration over directive to withhold federal dollars
The cities of Seattle, Portland, and New York filed a federal lawsuit today challenging President Trump’s Memorandum titled "Reviewing Funding to … [Read more...] about Seattle, Portland, New York sue Trump Administration over directive to withhold federal dollars
Coalition Prevails in Initiative 976 Lawsuit at State Supreme Court
The Washington State Supreme Court found voter Initiative 976 (I-976) unconstitutional today, noting, “(I-976) contains more than one … [Read more...] about Coalition Prevails in Initiative 976 Lawsuit at State Supreme Court