Lower court decision stands, allowing a high school to continue the practice. The Supreme Court refused to take up a case that would have restricted a Virginia high…
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Appeals Court Hears Pennsylvania Mail-In Ballot Case
The issue is the inaccuracy of dates written on the ballots. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals held oral arguments this week regarding whether or not the state…
Read MoreU.S. Marshals Service Reports Threats to Federal Judges Doubled
457 serious threats were investigated in 2023 compared with 224 in 2021. The U.S. Marshals Service reported this week that threats against federal judges more than doubled between…
Read MoreAppeals Court Revives Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers
Judicial panel overturns block on lawsuit claiming companies facilitate gun trafficking. The First Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a lawsuit filed by the government of Mexico that…
Read MoreFifth Circuit Says Texas Border Buoys May Remain for Now
They vacated the order for removal until they hear the case. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals said, for the time being, a floating barrier in the Rio…
Read MoreFederal Court Blocks Law Banning Guns in Public Spaces
The circuit court will hear the state of California’s appeal of the injunction in April. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated an injunction against California’s new law…
Read MoreSupreme Court Turns Down X Appeal to Reveal FBI Information Requests
It is the third time X appeal has been denied in the court system. The Supreme Court recently refused to hear an appeal made by X, formerly known…
Read More8th Circuit Court Ruling Alters Voting Rights Act Interpretation
The majority ruled that private parties cannot sue under the act, only the federal government. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that only the U.S.…
Read MoreFederal Appeals Court Rules Handgun Licensing Unconstitutional
Judge strikes down Maryland law requiring a 30-day waiting period for a handgun purchase. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Maryland’s law requiring those seeking to…
Read MoreFTC Takes Total Wine to Federal Court Over Antitrust Compliance
Federal agency seeks records in its investigation of industry pricing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a petition in federal court, urging Total Wine to comply with…
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