US Court Murders Net Neutrality: A Key Pillar to the Open Internet

A key pillar to the free and open internet was struck down by a US court. So where does that leave the legal status of the internet?

Network neutrality, frequently referred to as net neutrality, is a big reason why you have be

https://www.freezenet.ca/us-court-murders-net-neutrality-a-key-pillar-to-the-open-internet/

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Appeals court strikes down net neutrality rules, ending decades-long fight to regulate internet speeds. Read more at @TheHill. #FCC #NetNeutrality #6thCircuit #Tech #Technology https://flip.it/uSW9PJ
Transgender women challenge Tennessee law that blocks changes to birth certificates

Tennessee's lawyer told the Sixth Circuit that changing the sex listed on birth certificates would create confusion about who could participate in various programs, like sports.

Parents group wants 6th Circuit to block Ohio school district’s pronoun rules

The organization argues that the district's anti-harassment policies illegally prevent children from expressing their views that gender is immutable, but the district says those policies are lawful restrictions on bullying.

Trans Youths Denied Access to Affirming Care in Sixth Circuit

Kentucky and Tennessee can enforce bans on gender-affirming care for transgender minors until questions over the laws’ constitutionality are resolved, the Sixth Circuit said Thursday.

Kentucky, Tennessee bans on gender affirming care to remain in place during appeal

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied another request to block Kentucky and Tennessee bans on gender-affirming care for minors while the court reviews a legal challenge to the laws. A final decision in the case is expected later this month.

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Organizations to 6th Circuit: Reinstate Block on Transgender Health Bans in TN, KY - GLAD The bans deny care to transgender adolescents, even when they, their doctors, and their parents agree it is essential for their health.

The bans deny care to transgender adolescents, even when they, their doctors, and their parents agree it is essential for their health.

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#6thCircuit throws out conviction, orders new trial after federal judge in #Michigan says Black man 'looks like a criminal to me'

U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy III, who is white, apologized nearly two years later when the case against Leron Liggins finally was ready for trial. He explained that he was mad at the time "and I regret it."

Nonetheless, the appeals court said Murphy should have removed himself as Liggins' attorney had requested. #LawFedi

https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/appeals-court-throws-out-conviction-after-judge-says-black-man-looks-like-a-criminal-to-me/

Appeals court throws out conviction after judge says Black man 'looks like a criminal to me'

An appeals court on Thursday overturned the drug conviction of a Black man, saying his rights were violated by a Detroit federal judge.

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With 16 judges on the #6thCircuit getting the exact same panel of 3 judges for the same type case is astronomical like 1 in 16,777,216, so someone with the authority to select the judges has put their thumb on the scales of justice. Lady Justice in the 6th circuit is no longer blind. (2/2)