Sentences with phrase «behalf in a civil lawsuit»

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One of his first acts as chief executive was to settle a lawsuit filed against the state by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of students in 18 districts around California, most in poor communities.

Earlier this month, the American Civil Liberties Union revealed in a lawsuit on behalf of three undocumented immigrant youth that the federal agency is teaming up with police departments (including the 250 law enforcement agencies operated by traditional district schools) to pick up, detain, and ultimately, deport unaccompanied refugee children and other undocumented minors.

Its plans cover telephone consultations, letters and phone calls on a member's behalf, defense in civil lawsuits (with caps on time), a will, a power of attorney, a living will, IRS audits, and assistance with motor vehicle moving violations and related criminal charges.

An example of his exemplary pro bono service is the favorable monetary settlement Bob achieved on behalf of a prisoner in a Section 1983 federal lawsuit he prosecuted against the Cook County Department of Corrections involving civil rights violations for refusal to provide medical treatment.

In April, U.S. District Judge John Corbett O'Meara agreed with that argument and dismissed a civil rights lawsuit brought on behalf of several Flint residents and a local business.

We can seek justice on your behalf in criminal court and file a civil lawsuit to hold them financially responsible as well.

Providence office managing partner Neal McNamara and Providence Labor & Employment associate Jessica Jewell are mentioned in this radio show Q&A for their pro bono work in filing a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit for the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island on behalf of a local journalist.