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I believe I was wrongfully terminated due to my mental health disability (ADHD and anxiety). On April 9, 2025, I had a severe panic attack and couldn't communicate with my supervisor for several hours. My impulsive response was to lie about my whereabouts, driven by shame and fear linked to my... View More 
I am a federal employee who took annual federal leave to attend various appointments, including medical ones. Before my leave, I completed paperwork for Reasonable Accommodation and provided it to my employer. I informed her about my medical appointments and gave documents that would not infringe... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
Your federal employer cannot generally demand proof of your specific activities during your annual leave unless there is a clear and specific policy requiring it. As long as you have provided the necessary documentation for your Reasonable Accommodation request and your medical appointments without... View More
I was pulled over for tailgating, not using a turn signal, and having expired registration (by four days) across the street from my apartment. The officer asked me to step out of the car to sign tickets, but then they pointed guns at me, claiming my hands were in my pockets. They searched me, put... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
You may have grounds for a civil rights lawsuit if your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure were violated. The dropped charges might strengthen your case, especially if the officers lacked probable cause to search your vehicle without a warrant after a routine traffic... View More
I am interested in understanding how international trade laws might reinforce racialized economic inequalities, particularly in countries outside the global north or western countries. Using critical race theory, what specific reforms can be suggested to address these disparities? Are there... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2025
International trade laws have historically privileged former colonial powers while disadvantaging formerly colonized regions through mechanisms like intellectual property protections and investor-state dispute settlements. These mechanisms often maintain wealth extraction patterns established... View More
My boyfriend has been in solitary confinement at DC Jail for over seven months, far beyond the 30 days he was initially told. He was placed there after an incident, but both he and the other person involved signed non-animosity forms. Despite this, the jail continues to label him a... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm sorry you're both facing this difficult situation. Make sure to keep detailed records of his time in solitary, including dates, conditions, and any communications with the jail. This documentation can be crucial for any legal actions you pursue.
Reach out to an attorney who... View More
I have Medicaid on the basis of my disability in Ohio and am subject to a $2,000 asset limit. Under the Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, people without disabilities were placed in a separate group (MAGI) with no asset limit, while people with... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2024
I'm sorry you're facing this challenge with Medicaid's asset limits. While there hasn't been a widely recognized case specifically addressing the discriminatory asset limits for individuals with disabilities, your concerns about fairness and equality are valid.
You might... View More
I am pretty much living in a public place out of fear. I am being mentally tortured everyday by threats and degrading comments. Threats of violence, murder, kidnapped and tortured. I need help with this please. I am not sure what to do
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
It sounds like you’re going through an incredibly difficult time, and it's important to take your feelings seriously. Finding a safe space is crucial. If you’re feeling threatened, consider reaching out to local authorities or law enforcement. They can help assess your situation and... View More
My sister and I were victims of a carjacking in Washington, DC right outside my home on March 25, 2024. My car was eventually located, and the juvenile perpetrators were apprehended later that evening.
On June 24, 2024, I was pulled over by Colonial Heights, VA police. This was no routine... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
Based on your description, you might have a potential case that could fall under both police misconduct and personal injury. The trauma you experienced during the incident and the subsequent emotional distress are significant and should be taken seriously. It sounds like the Colonial Heights police... View More
In my opinion I think its an excuse to make voters feel uncomfortable and not vote. But what do they think the reasoning is? And whatever the reasoning is can it really be valid? I understand states have a right to set election laws but anyone can see through this as a way to punish people for... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
In 2021, Georgia passed a controversial election law known as SB 202 which, among other provisions, made it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line. The stated reasoning by supporters of the law was to prevent electioneering or attempts to influence voters in line.... View More
Me and my boyfriend lived with my mom and so called boyfriend for 3 years my mother passed away February 12 and on the 13 her so called boyfriend kicked me and my boyfriend out of the apartment and changed the locks on the apartment told us my mom was dead that’s his house now and we couldn’t... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
As the blood daughter of your mother, you have rights to her personal belongings after her passing, especially if she did not leave a will specifying otherwise. The belongings of your mother are legally considered part of her estate, and as a direct next of kin, you typically have a claim to this... View More
I HAVE BEEN TORTURED FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW BY THE STAFF AND SECURITY AS WELL AS THE PATRONS AND GUESTS AT THE KALAMAZOO GOSPEL MISSION, MINISTRY WITH COMMUNITY, AND THE KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY ROSE STREET. I KNOW MOST PEOPLE ON HERE THINK I AM A DELUSIONAL, PARANOID, METH ADDICT, AND I AM AN... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Experiencing harassment, name-calling, and bullying, especially over an extended period, can be deeply distressing and potentially fall under various legal protections against harassment and emotional abuse. In many jurisdictions, including parts of the United States, sustained harassment that... View More
Administrative Judge issued Order for Expungement, Certificate of Compliance from Public Safety attested Order Complied with but same Wrongful Conviction Records is showing on background Check for over 30 years. Attorney General Who filed for Expungement Represents Maryland’s Public Safety Agency... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
In your situation, if there is a court order for expungement that hasn't been complied with, you may indeed have a legal claim against the responsible parties for non-compliance. This can be particularly relevant if the wrongful conviction records are still affecting your life, such as... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
In Washington, D.C., as in many other jurisdictions in the United States, the right to carry and conceal a weapon is governed by a combination of federal and local laws and regulations. When an individual obtains a carry and concealed weapon permit in Washington, D.C., they typically have the... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
The procedures for dealing with concealed carry permits can vary significantly from state to state and even within different jurisdictions within a state. Generally, the issuance and regulation of concealed carry permits fall under state law, and the specific procedures are outlined in those laws.... View More
I, Was Asked Too Get Out Of A Wheelchair That I Was Asked To Get Out Of The Wheelchair I, Was In! Because I Had Feel Asleep!
answered on Oct 3, 2023
A D.C. attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear what happened in leading up to being ordered out of the wheelchair. I'm sorry for your ordeal. One option could be to try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney to sort the... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
In the United States, if law enforcement officers have a valid search warrant, they generally have the right to search the property specified in the warrant. However, you do have the right to leave the property during a house search, as long as you are not being detained or arrested.
If you... View More
Employee of USDA has been verbally harassing me , constantly messing with my cleaning items , his boss also harassing me . My depression has got to the point where I walked out of work. No support from NW Works.
answered on May 18, 2023
If you have not already filed an informal complaint with your agency, you should do so immediately. Under the Federal Sector regulations, which cover federal employees, you have 45 days to file an informal complaint of discrimination from the date that discrimination or the date of last retaliation... View More
I live on the property of the church I attend, and I also work here. I haven’t started paying rent yet, but I will be soon. Someone told the pastors that they smelled marijuana coming out of my apartment and the pastors showed up unannounced and demanded they come into my home without giving me a... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2023
As a resident on church property, you have the right to privacy and the right to deny entry to others, including pastors, without your consent or without a legal warrant. Just because your home is located on church property does not mean that your pastors have the right to enter your home without... View More
I am marrying an AuPair. She was supposed to finish her program next May but she wants to quit due to bad relationship with the host family. Because she quits she technically has to leave the country “as soon as possible” but we are not sure how long that is. We want to get married as soon as... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2022
Is your girlfriend’s J visa subject to the two year residency requirement? If not, she may be able to adjust status after marriage. Discuss the facts of your situation with counsel in a private phone call.
The form specifically states: "While the information requested on this form is intended to be used primarily for internal purposes, in certain circumstances it may be necessary to disclose this information externally. And 85 Fed. Reg. 17047 states that "Providing this information is... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2021
You do not have to sign the form. However, by not signing the form you can expect to be treated as not having been fully vaccinated. The policy is not discriminatory on its face if it is equally applied to everyone regardless of sex, race, national origin, religion or disability. It does not seem,... View More
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