Michael cox, michigan attorney general, intervenordefendantappellee. Shanta s ethnicity is indian american, whose political affiliation is unknown. Shanta driver, an attorney for the coalition, got off to a bad start when she said that the purpose of the 14th amendment was to protect minority rights against a white majority. Felarca, represented by shanta driver, attorney and national chair of bamn, say the white nationalists were the aggressors and they bamn have the right to selfdefense. Jul 29, 2019 on monday, alsadoons attorney, shanta driver, asked for additional time to prepare for alsadoons case, telling u. The attorney general sees that the laws of the state are uniformly and adequately enforced and prosecutes violations of state law through the california department of justice, which he or she oversees. This is the california office of the attorney general company profile. California deputy attorney general charged with child porn. Jul 27, 2017 a california deputy attorney general has been charged with possessing child pornography at his san diego county home following a monthslong investigation, according to court records and local media. Shanta driver, bamns national organiser and felarcas lawyer, said the arrests were politically motivated, arguing that there is a policy of targeting antifascists across the country.
Driver, shanta lawyer from detroit, michigan rating. Attorneys shanta driver, left, george washington and monica smith of the coalition to defend affirmative action, integration and immigrant rights and fight for equality by any means necessary. Meet the women behind the supreme courts controversial. After court strikes down affirmative action ban, detroit. The office of the attorney general is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this. Attorney general becerra believes that the economic security of working families is crucial to the economic wellbeing of california and will fight to make sure that everyone in our state can benefit from economic growth and consumer protections. Bamn was founded in berkeley, california in 1995 by attorney shanta driver and fellow activist luke massie in response to a statewide proposal to ban racebased affirmative action in employment and higher education.
The men are being deported for committing crimes that the government believes violate u. Judge denies request to drop felony charges against. Cole, the arizona attorney general s office, phoenix, arizona, for amicus curiae state of arizona. The attorney generals office filed a subpoena earlier this year as part of an investigation into allegations that the company misused user data. Shanta s current home is located at saint louis, mo. Shanta driver was born on 011974 and is 46 years old. Nbc news in san diego ran a story showing that in california, only 7 out of every 10,000 residents have been tested and received results back. Bill schuette, attorney general of michigan, petitioner. Sometimes shanta goes by various nickname including shanta f driver. About the office of the attorney general state of california. In 2001, bamn led a student movement that resulted in the uc regents reversing their ban on affirmative action had been used as the model for proposition 209. State of california department of justice office of the attorney. The attorney general is the states top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of california through a broad range of.
This is a huge victory for bamn and the new civil rights movement, driver explained. At one point, she even interrupted the attorney nominally representing bamn, shanta driver, who was trying to answer a question from justice samuel alito, telling driver she was giving the wrong. P65007 united for equality and affirmative action legal defense fund ueaaldf 1985 linden street. Shanta driver, an attorney for the abrego family, says it was murder. This is a textbook case of a political witchhunt and selective prosecution, said one attorney whose client was injured during a white supremacist rally that turned violent calif.
You have, you restated it very well, and i agree with you in principle. Driver is representing a number of iraqiamericans who are desperately trying to find ways to stay in the u. Ice detainees fearing coronavirus ask to be released from jail. Supreme court takes on affirmative action in michigan ban case. Huhn, pepper pike, ohio, for amicus curiae committee of law professors and historians. Court of appeals for the sixth circuit in april ruled against iraqi. Supreme court hears michigan challenge to affirmative.
On december 19, 2006, a group of faculty members and prospective and current students at the university of michigan the cantrell plaintiffs filed a similar suit in. California in 1995 by attorney shanta driver and fellow activist luke. Attorney general of california department of justice. The california attorney general is a legal and administrative position undertaken by the appointed individual serving as the primary attorney or california lawyers on behalf of the state of california. Proaffirmative action side mocked by conservative and.
The office of the attorney general has the authority to deny or suspend a license for nonpayment of child support. Attorney shanta driver, defending both teachers, said she is working for free. Demand for jury trial class action ronald cruz, state bar no. By any means necessarys attorney spokesperson concurs. Liberal observers have noted bamns links to the trotskyite revolutionary workers league rwl.
Felarcas attorney, shanta driver, challenged the order saying that any fee was too high since it would set a bad precedent whereby any woman needing a restraining order seeking protection could face a crushing financial burden. Attorney shanta driver of bamn at press conference nov. Further, that felarca sustained serious injury in the riot including a head wound requiring stitches. Coalition to defend affirmative action, integration and immigrant rights and fight for equality by any means necessary bamn, et al. Apr 02, 2012 bamn plans to seek an en banc hearing before the 9th circuit, its attorneys with detroitbased scheff, washington and driver said. For omars family, this is an opportunity to get justice and to send a message that a badge is not a license to kill, driver. The michigan attorney general and the group that challenged the states ban on affirmative action are both asking the u. California is tops in the nation with 79 active hate groups, six of which are in sacramento area, according to a new report released by the southern poverty law center. Shanta driver is a general practice attorney in detroit, mi.
Iraqi refugee used family as shield before capture in. California s immigrant guide california has developed innovative services that help immigrants become part of the social, economic and civic fabric of our state. The berkeley 5s brilliant attorney and bamn national chair, shanta driver, speaking after we won the full acquittal of all 5 berkeley antifascist protesters. Shanta driver, an attorney representing 23 iraqi nationals, said the refugees cut their tethers because they get to a point of desperation. Behind the scenes of every controversial supreme court decision are real people. Full case name, schuette, attorney general of michigan v. Troy worden files motion against bamn leader dhillon law group. Gavin newsom declared a state of emergency for california on march 4. Shanta driver, a detroitbased lawyer also arguing in support of affirmative action on behalf. Political decisions by alameda da omalley, california attorney general jerry brown, and obamas justice department play a role. Protecting our seniors the attorney general vigorously defends and protects californias seniors from abuse and bad actors in health care. California attorney general warns of false advertising and. Driver is an attorney licensed to practice in michigan, but who frequently makes appearances in california lawsuits relating to bamn despite.
One of the worst offenders of denying mass testing, thereby suppressing the numbers of cases and deaths, is california. When michigan solicitor general john bursch, the states. Michigan attorney general bill schuette had half an hour to argue the case for prop 2 before the court, and he was optimistic about the chances of the amendment passing the courts scrutiny. Oliver awshana speaks from detention about the inhumane conditions of detainees, followed by a statement by attorney and. Although the courts have upheld proposition 209 as a raceneutral measure, it has caused the resegregation of higher education, attorney shanta driver, chairwoman of an organization challenging. Nbc news in san diego ran a story showing that in california, only 7 out of every. I also understand that the attorney general may need to refer my complaint to a more appropriate agency.
Regent who had championed a similar propositi on in california, and jennifer gratz, the lead plaintiff in gratz, mobilized to place on michigans november 2006 statewide ballot a proposal to amend the michigan cons titution to prohibit all sex and racebased. The court held that the fourteenth amendments equal protection clause does not prevent states from enacting bans on affirmative action in education. Working at california office of the attorney general. Felarca and her lawyer, bamns national chair shanta driver, say the white. Getting rid of discrimination by any means necessary. It reflects the slow leftward direction most of the country wants to take. The attorney general of california is the state attorney general of the government of california. Working at california office of the attorney general glassdoor. Rate detroits attorneys or make an appointment at 645 griswold st detroit, mi 48226. The da needs to find evidence of mehserles racial bias from other cops like pirone who used the nword and they work on the same force.
Rinaldi supervising deputy attorney general state bar no. Consumer complaint against a businesscompany state of. Detroit group asks supreme court to strike down affirmative. Ward connerly is a cofounder and chair for the american civil rights institute with 28 videos in the cspan video library.
Bamn was formed in 1995 to oppose the july 20, 1995, decision by regents of the university of california to ban affirmative action as the coalition to. Filing 5 corporate disclosure statement filed by attorney ms. Driver said alsadoon has spent most of his life in michigan and has six u. Associate justice antonin scalia immediately interrupted her. In the supreme court of the united states bill schuette, attorney general of michigan, petitioner, v. The pricegouging law can be enforced by either local district attorneys or the state attorney general. Jan 3 20, brief amici curiae of california association of scholars, and center for constitutional. The attorney general of california is the chief law officer of california and the states primary legal counsel. Find out more about applying for a real id driver license or id card. It read, revolutionary workers league is supportive of gay rights in general and. Attorney general to vindicate constitutional rights of the highest importance.
Recommended for fulltext publication pursuant to sixth. San francisco regarding the use of affirmative action programs in contracting, attorney general jerry brown stated that 209 is unconstitutional. Shanta driver arrives at the supreme court in washington, oct. Michigan attorney general and opponents confident after. In sacramento, the police allowed knifewielding fascists on the grounds of the state capitol and stood by doing nothing when the fascists stabbed yvette. Shanta driver lawyer profile, by clicking on any link on this page, you will leave the state bar of georgias enhanced membership directory and will be redirected to an external website. She said he cut his tether because he could not accept returning to iraq. Rosenbaum argued for the cantrell respondents, and shanta driver argued.
Dec 23, 2019 what is the attorney general california. Schneider senior assistant attorney general thomas l. California attorney general seeks court order to force. The average nationwide for every 10,000 residents is 28, and in new york, 96 out of. California constitution article 1, 2, 7a title vi of civil rights act of 1964 california education code 220 california education code 44110 et seq. Shanta driver, a detroitbased labor and civil rights lawyer and national chair of bamn, will serve as lead counsel with george washington. Bamn plans to seek an en banc hearing before the 9th circuit, its attorneys with detroitbased scheff, washington and driver said. Attorney general s role in sending this consumer complaint, i understand that the attorney general cannot answer legal questions or give legal advice to me and cannot act as my personal lawyer. The office of the attorney general can petition the court or use administrative remedies to suspend a license issued to an ncp who. On petition for a writ of certiorari to the united states court of appeals for the sixth circuit. Police accused of collusion with neonazis after release of court documents common dreams news. The officers duty is to ensure that the laws of the state are uniformly and adequately enforced constitution of california, article v, section. Shanta driver, an attorney in the firm of scheff, washington and driver, which brought the lawsuit to end the ban on affirmative action, said that they plan to file a lawsuit in the 9th u. Although the office of attorney general dates to the admission of california to the union, the office in its modern form dates to proposition 4 of 1934, sponsored by alameda county district attorney earl warren.
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