Unconstitutional

Discriminatory Health Care Denial for Transgender Individuals Ruled Unconstitutional

Charleston, West Virginia — A federal appeals court decision has deemed West Virginia’s and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender individuals with government-sponsored insurance as discriminatory. In a ruling likely to be brought before the U.S. Supreme Court, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond determined that the coverage exclusions based on gender identity and sex are not substantially related to an important government interest. The case involved the …

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Court rules extension of DPP’s tenure unconstitutional: Government files appeal to resolve contradiction

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Government of Jamaica has officially filed an appeal against a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court regarding the extension of tenure for Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewelyn. The court had deemed the extension unconstitutional, leading to Llewelyn stepping aside after serving in the position for 16 years. An interim acting DPP, Claudette Thompson, has been appointed for a six-month term beginning in April. The Ministry of Justice, led by …

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Nevada’s Unconstitutional Health Insurance System Raises Concerns for Taxpayers and Health Care Access

Carson City, Nevada – Concerns over the affordability of healthcare during a major health event are looming over Nevadans. The state’s proposed taxpayer-backed “public option” health insurance system has sparked a debate on its effectiveness and legality. Critics argue that the “public option” will lead to decreased patient access to healthcare and expose taxpayers to unnecessary risks. Nevada legislators rushed through the approval of Senate Bill 420 in 2021, despite warnings from healthcare professionals about …

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