Tag: lawsuit

Federal judge dismisses fraternities’ lawsuit against UMD about Greek Life suspension

This university placed a two-week pause on new member activities and events involving alcohol for all campus Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters on March 1, 2024.

Katharine Wilson
April 1, 2025

Federal judge pauses UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions

The decision means this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine event will be able to hold a vigil on Oct. 7.

Akshaj Gaur
October 1, 2024

Federal judge hears arguments over UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions

This university's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter's lawsuit alleges that the Oct. 7 event restrictions violate students’ rights.

Akshaj Gaur
October 1, 2024

Students for Justice in Palestine chapter sues UMD, USM for Oct. 7 event restrictions

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, said the defendants violated students’ First Amendment rights.

Marwa Barakat
September 18, 2024

Testudo vs The World (Of Lawyers)

Editorial cartoon.

Ava Wallace
April 8, 2024

3 fraternity chapters to continue lawsuit against UMD after cease and desist

The updated lawsuit alleges that the university “infringed thousands of students’ civil rights” during its pause of IFC and PHA organizations' activities.

Diamondback Staff
April 5, 2024

Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter sues UMD over Greek life suspension

In addition to Kappa Alpha Theta — a member of the Panhellenic Association — the lawsuit also lists six anonymous plaintiffs designated as Jane Does.

Diamondback Staff
April 4, 2024

Prince George’s County Board of Education votes to include labor agreement in school building project

A labor agreement will decide the conditions for construction workers beforehand.

Sasha Allen
September 29, 2023

P.G. County agrees to pay $20 million to family of man killed by county police officer

The officer has been charged with second-degree murder and voluntary and involuntary manslaughter.

Madison Peek
September 28, 2020

Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department

A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism.

Rina Torchinsky
June 18, 2020