Iowa landowners seek halt to Dakota Access pipeline
Landowners in seven Iowa counties file emergency action with the Iowa Utilities Board to suspend construction of the Dakota Access pipeline after District Judge Jeffrey Farrell denied a stay. The suit argues eminent domain misuse and seeks to block land takings while a Polk County court case proceeds.
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IUB
Bill Hanigan
Polk County
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Bret Dublinske
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UI first day pledges safety diversity on campus
University of Iowa officials vow new safety inclusion measures on the fall start. A centralized bias response process, off campus incident protocol, and trauma informed training are planned. Initiatives include extended campus tours for international students, expanded safe rides, implicit bias training, and a Down Vote Hate campaign on Yik Yak.
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Judge Blocks Transgender Restroom Rule Nationwide
A federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the Obama administration guidance that public schools must allow transgender students to use bathrooms of their choice. The ruling, backed by 18 states led by Texas, finds the guidelines issued without proper notice and effectively laws, while prompting possible appeals and ongoing legal battles over transgender rights.
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Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
Reed O’connor
Obama
O’connor
Justice Department
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