Tag: Michael Brown

Justice Dept. Suing Ferguson Over Failure To Make Changes

Posted: February 11, 2016

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The U.S. Justice Department is suing the town of Ferguson over its refusal to make changes in how its police and justice system operates. Ferguson, of course, is the St. Louis suburb that been the focus of a national… Read More

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Tags: civil court, Ferguson, Michael Brown, US Justice Department

Texas To Rule On Civil Fees Issue

Updated: October 13, 2015

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The Texas Supreme Court is expected to hear a case this week that might clarify when local courts can force poor plaintiffs to pay fees. The Texas Tribune news website explains that”… in 2012, six plaintiffs from Tarrant… Read More

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Tags: access to justice, civil Gideon, court budget, court costs, court fees, Ferguson, indigent legal services, Michael Brown, minority rights, municipal fees, Texas Supreme Court