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Right now, Rhode Islanders can't sue for violations of rights listed in the state's constitution, but a movement is afoot to change that.

SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - One civil rights claim has been struck from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of an undocumented immigrant who fell off a border wall in California.

SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - The estate of a San Diego woman killed by her stalker wants the city to pay up for failing to prevent it.

Cardi B Seeks Dismissal of Claims in Ongoing Lawsuit Over Alleged Medical Office Altercation Cardi B Seeks Dismissal of Claims in Ongoing Lawsuit Over Alleged Medical Office Altercation

The 'Bodak Yellow' rapper also asked a judge to not allow testimony about her net worth in the upcoming trial.

Pasadena Police Officer Jarvis Shelby has filed a claim against the city, alleging among other offenses that a commander put him in a headlock, resulting in injuries. It's the second such claim against the city in the last two weeks.

The effort, announced Thursday, comes in response to tensions in the U.S. surrounding the war in the Middle East

SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - The United States is fighting a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of an undocumented immigrant who fell off a border wall in California.

The family of a Mexican migrant who died in custody of U.S. Border Patrol last year is suing the federal government for negligence, alleging that the man was denied medical care for fatal injuries sustained during a fall from the Otay Mesa border wall.

The lawsuit, which followed an inewsource investigation, raises questions about whether federal immigration officials respond appropriately to migrants' medical needs after injuries.