Public research university in Boise, Idaho, founded 1932
A federal lawsuit filed this week accuses Oakland police and Falck emergency responders of restraining a 36-year-old man during a mental health crisis, leading to his death. The case highlights ongoing concerns about police restraint and emergency medical response in Oakland.
The Supreme Court has upheld state laws banning transgender students from competing in female sports in public schools and universities, in a 6-3 decision. The ruling affects 25 states with similar bans and centers on cases brought by transgender athletes Lindsay Hecox and Becky Pepper-Jackson under the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX.