Victim’s family files $250M claims against Army, FAA over DC crashThey are believed to be the first legal claims over the fatal collision of a Black Hawk and a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan National Airport.3 months ago
OpinionNaval Academy ruling shows military strength depends on diversityIn this opinion piece, ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Leah Watson argues the U.S. Naval Academy should be allowed to consider race in its admissions.By Leah Watson5 months ago
Supreme Court hears arguments on veterans benefits appeals rules The case involves how appeals panels must review denials in veteran disability cases.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Court OKs lawsuit accusing VA of discrimination in disability claimsA federal judge rejected a government request to throw out a lawsuit accusing Veterans Affairs officials of discriminatory practices in disability claims.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
Transgender vets sue VA to force move on gender confirmation surgeriesThe move comes on the three-year anniversary of President Joe Biden's repeal of the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.By Leo Shane III16 months ago
Transgender vets threaten to sue VA over delay in surgery optionsVA officials announced plans to provide gender conforming surgeries more than two years ago, but have not moved ahead on the promise.By Leo Shane III18 months ago
