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CNN

CNN: Jeffrey Schwab Discusses Parent Lawsuit Against Chicago Teachers Union

January 8, 2022

Jan. 7, 2022 – Jeffrey M. Schwab, senior attorney at Liberty Justice Center, appeared on CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront to discuss the lawsuit Chicago parents have filed against the Chicago Teachers Union to return to in-person learning. The Liberty Justice Center is representing the Chicago parents in Golden v. Chicago...

Fox News

Chicago Parents File Lawsuit Against Teacher’s Union: ‘Rug Ripped Right Out From Under Them Again’

January 8, 2022

(Fox News)—A group of parents in Chicago has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Teachers Union, claiming that school closures this week were the result of an “illegal strike.” The lawsuit, filed by the Liberty Justice Center on Thursday, seeks to get teachers back in the classroom. “Because CTU members...

Insider

Some Parents Are Suing the Chicago Teachers Union After Their Refusal to Teach in Person Caused Classes to be Canceled

January 8, 2022

(Insider)—A group of parents is suing the Chicago Teachers Union after a stand-off over Covid-19 safety measures led to canceled classes. The teachers union voted last week to refuse to teach in person until additional safety measures to combat the Covid-19 surge are implemented. While teachers intended to teach virtually,...

CBS News Chicago

Talks Continue, Legal Filings Fly as CPS Classes Remain out over Remote Learning Fight

January 8, 2022

(Chicago CBS) — Chicago Public Schools students on Friday were heading into the weekend facing another day of possible canceled classes Monday – while city officials said talks with the teachers’ union “must be concluded this weekend.” Late Friday, CPS released the following statement: “CPS is committed to working toward...

C-SPAN

C-SPAN: Daniel Suhr Discusses Vaccine Mandate Challenges Being Heard by the U.S. Supreme Court

January 7, 2022

Jan. 7, 2022 – Daniel Suhr, managing attorney at Liberty Justice Center appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss the vaccine mandate challenges being heard by the Supreme Court. The Liberty Justice Center and Pelican Institute for Public Policy are representing Trosclair and a group of remote workers from Texas...

Fox News

Fox News: Brandon Trosclair on Vaccine Mandate Challenge

January 7, 2022

Jan. 7, 2022 – Brandon Trosclair, a small business owner from Louisiana, joined Fox News to discuss the challenges to the OSHA vaccine mandate being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Represented by the Liberty Justice Center and Pelican Institute for Public Policy, Trosclair filed a lawsuit, BST Holdings, LLC...

Fox 32

Several CPS Parents File Lawsuit in Attempt to End Teachers Union Strike

January 7, 2022

(Fox 32 Chicago)—A group of Chicago parents have filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Chicago Teachers Union, calling this week’s school closures an “illegal strike,” demanding that teachers return to school for in-person learning. The complaint was filed by the attorneys at the Liberty Justice Center, along with several parents...

KLFY 10

Louisiana at Center of Debate Over Proposed Federal Covid Vaccine Requirements, SCOTUS Will Decide

January 7, 2022

(KLFY)—The state of Louisiana is at the center of the challenges against federal COVID vaccine mandates. Question: Does the federal government have the power to order private businesses and health care workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19? The government says yes. The plaintiffs say no. Either way this plays out...

NPR

The Supreme Court is Hearing Arguments Challenging Vaccine Mandates

January 7, 2022

(NPR’s Morning Edition)—Another supreme battle at the U.S. Supreme Court Friday: In a special session, the justices are hearing expedited arguments in cases challenging two major Biden administration regulations aimed at increasing the number of vaccinated workers. The cases are in a preliminary posture, but how the court rules will...

The Hill

Chicago Parents Sue Teachers Union Over Canceled Classes

January 7, 2022

(The Hill)—A group of Chicago parents is suing the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) after teachers refused to return to in-person instruction due to COVID-19 concerns and school officials canceled classes entirely. Attorneys at the Liberty Justice Center, representing a group of Chicago parents, filed a lawsuit Thursday night to end...

National Review

Chicago Parents Sue Teachers’ Union to Demand Return to In-Person Instruction

January 7, 2022

(National Review)—A group of parents sued the Chicago Teachers Union on Thursday to demand an immediate return to in-person instruction for K–12 children after the union’s members went on strike to teach remotely, forcing the school district to cancel classes until an agreement could be negotiated. Attorneys at Liberty Justice...

WGN Radio

CPS Parents Have Filed Suit Against the CTU

January 7, 2022

(WGN Radio)—Jeff Schwab, senior attorney with the Liberty Justice Center, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Chicago Public School parents against the Chicago Teachers Union. He joined Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to describe the suit and potential outcomes from it.

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News Nation Now

Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Heads to Supreme Court

December 23, 2021

(News Nation Now)–The Donlon Report discussed BST Holdings, LLC v. OSHA, the lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s federal vaccine mandate, with lead plaintiff Brandon Trosclair, a small business owner from Louisiana, and Daniel Suhr, managing attorney at Liberty Justice Center. The Liberty Justice Center and Pelican Institute for Public Policy...

Newsmax

Fighting Vaccine Mandates

December 20, 2021

(Newsmax)–Brandon Trosclair, a small business owner from Louisiana, and Daniel Suhr, managing attorney at Liberty Justice Center, appeared on John Bachman Now to discuss taking the fight against the Biden Administration’s federal vaccine mandate to the Supreme Court. The Liberty Justice Center and Pelican Institute for Public Policy are representing...

Fox Business | Cavuto Coast to Coast

Wisconsin Meat Shop Sues Biden Administration Over Mask Mandate

December 8, 2021

(Fox Business | Cavuto Coast to Coast)—Lindsey Fox, fourth-generation owner of Nolechek’s Meats, and Daniel Suhr, managing attorney at Liberty Justice Center, joined Neil Cavuto to discuss their challenge to the USDA mask mandate. The Liberty Justice Center is representing Nolechek’s Meats in the federal lawsuit, Nolechek’s Meats vs. USDA,...