Judge Approves Settlement In Lawsuit Over Iraqi Nationals' Detention Settlement approved in 2017 lawsuit ensures fair treatment for Iraqi nationals facing deportation under Trump administration. Top News · Aug 1, 2024
Judge approves settlement in long-running lawsuit over US detention of Iraqi nationals A judge in Detroit has approved a settlement in a 2017 lawsuit that challenged the detention of Iraqi nationals who were targeted for deportation during the Trump administration The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024
"Moms for Liberty" Member's Suit Against School Board for Reporting Critic to Justice Dep't Can Proceed From Judge Mark Goldsmith's opinion in Hernden v. Chippewa Valley Schools(E.D. Mich.); note that the question here is simply where the Board could potentially be held liable as an entity for the Bednard e-mail, not yet whether the e-mail actually violated Hernden's constitutional rights (for more, see the Complaint and… Reason · Jun 22, 2023
No First Amendment Problem with Temporarily Sealing Divorce Complaints Until Proof of Service Is Filed From Bristow v. Forlini, decided yesterday by Judge Mark Goldsmith (E.D. Mich.): Mich. Comp. L. § 552.6a provides [in relevant part]: … Beginning October 1, 2022, a complaint for divorce filed with the court shall not be made available to the public until the proof of service has been filed… Reason · Apr 28, 2023
Judge rules against Michigan Republican seeking governor bid A federal judge in Michigan has refused Republican Perry Johnson’s request to include his name on the GOP ballot for governor or to halt the printing of primary ballots The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
Judge refuses Oxford schools' request to halt civil suit until criminal charges settled in mass shooting DETROIT — A federal judge on Thursday refused to freeze a $100 million civil lawsuit alleging Oxford school officials were negligent in failing to prevent the shooting rampage at Oxford High School that left four dead and wounded seven others. Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022
Footnote Limits Just came across this standing requirement, from several orders by Judge Mark Goldsmith (E.D. Mich.): The Court prohibits the use of excessive footnotes in briefs. A brief supporting a motion or response may not contain more than 30 lines of footnotes. A brief supporting a reply may not contain more… Reason · Feb 9, 2022