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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2022-09184 · Appeal

A former candidate and a union rep face off over election fairness near a ballot box.AI illustration

Did a teachers' union face a lawsuit just for speaking out?

Two candidates dispute claims of unfair treatment in school board elections.

TL;DR

  1. 1A woman sued a teachers' union, claiming racial discrimination in school board elections.
  2. 2The union asked for the lawsuit to be dropped, saying it was just meant to stop their free speech.
  3. 3They also wanted costs and attorneys' fees since they believed the case had no real legal basis.

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Should the union be granted costs and attorneys' fees from the lawsuit?

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