Jennifer Thurston
Coverage of Jennifer Thurston in the Nexus archive.
- Judge denies environmentalists pause on California water projects
A federal judge denied a request to pause California water infrastructure projects, ruling that environmental groups did not prove the projects violate the Endangered Species Act. The projects, including the Central Valley Project, are accused of harming fish species like Chinook salmon and steelhead trout due to changes in water temperature and salinity.
- Judge dismisses suit by fired Yosemite ranger who hung trans pride flag in park
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite national park ranger who was fired after displaying a transgender pride flag in the park. The judge ruled the ranger must follow the process outlined in the Civil Service Reform Act, requiring them to file a complaint with the office of special counsel.
- Federal judge rules she lacks authority to reinstate fired Yosemite ranger who flew trans pride flag
A federal judge ruled she lacks authority to reinstate a Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired for flying a trans pride flag on their day off. The ranger, Shannon Joslin, sued the Department of the Interior, arguing their firing violated free speech protections, but the judge dismissed the case, stating legal constraints prevent her from blocking potential criminal charges or ruling on the dismissal's constitutionality.