Law

Fox News Flash August 21

Turley hails Trump’s 'tremendous victory' after civil fraud penalty tossed, blasts 'grotesque' use of NY law

Appeals court tosses out Trump's massive civil fraud fine brought by Attorney General Letitia James, ending what legal expert calls a "grotesque" use of New York law.

Washington DC August 21

Jeanine Pirro says people who carry rifles, shotguns in DC will no longer face felony charges

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., will no longer slap people with felony charges for possession of rifles or shotguns in the nation's capital.

Homeland Security August 20

Trump's DHS compares term ‘undocumented immigrant’ to ‘they/them’ pronouns, defends ‘alien’

DHS defends use of 'alien' terminology for immigrants, citing federal law references in U.S. Code sections on immigration and deportation procedures.

Second Amendment August 19

Appeals court blocks New Mexico's 7-day waiting period for gun purchases, saying it violates 2nd Amendment

A federal appeals court blocked New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, ruling that it likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

Florida August 17

Florida schedules execution for man who killed estranged wife's family, set house on fire

A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife's sister and parents before setting their house on fire 35 years ago is set to be put to death next month.

Republicans August 14

Failed GOP candidate sentenced to 80 years in connection with shooting spree at Democrat officials' homes

A former Republican candidate was sentenced to 80 years behind bars for orchestrating drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials following his election loss.

Media August 13

Kentucky whistleblower claims licensing center sold IDs to illegal immigrants 'under the table'

Former Kentucky Transportation Cabinet clerk Melissa Moorman claimed in a lawsuit that she was fired after reporting on her co-workers’ illegal activity.

Arkansas August 13

Appeals court allows Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender transition care for minors to be enforced

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas' first-in-the-nation law prohibiting doctors from providing gender transition medical treatment to minors.

FBI August 8

William H. Webster, only person to lead both FBI and CIA, dies at 101

William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director, has died at the age of 101, his family announced Friday. He also served as a federal prosecutor and judge.

Oklahoma August 8

Federal court rejects challenge to Oklahoma law banning gender transition treatment for minors

A federal appeals court upheld an Oklahoma law prohibiting gender transition treatment for minors, relying on a Supreme Court decision on a similar law in Tennessee.

Federal Courts August 1

Democrats escalate anti-Trump lawfare by targeting Congress in Planned Parenthood funding fight

Planned Parenthood and blue states challenge congressional legislation defunding abortion providers as unconstitutional bill of attainder in federal court.

Colorado August 1

Colorado deputies violated new state law when sharing information with federal immigration agents

Two Colorado deputies have been disciplined for sending information to federal immigration agents, which is a violation of a new state law.

Florida August 1

Florida breaks 50-year execution record with ninth death sentence carried out this year

A Florida man convicted of the 1994 killings of his wife and their two children was put to death on Thursday, marking the ninth execution in the Sunshine State this year.

Joe Biden July 31

Biden takes aim at Trump as ‘existential’ threat to Black Americans in speech to lawyers group

Former President Joe Biden warned that Trump-era policies threaten civil rights progress in a fiery speech to a Black legal group in Chicago Thursday night.

Abortion July 26

Texas man sues California doctor in unprecedented abortion pill case over unborn child’s alleged ‘murder’

Texas man sued California doctor in federal court, alleging abortion pills mailed across state lines were used to killed his unborn children in landmark Comstock Act case.

Alabama July 26

Alabama inmate's execution stayed to determine if he is competent enough to be put to death

An Alabama judge has issued a stay of execution for a convicted killer allegedly diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia while the state evaluates if he is competent to be put to death.

Second Amendment July 25

Federal appeals court rules California ammunition background checks unconstitutional

A federal appeals court ruled that California's law requiring gun owners to undergo background checks to purchase ammunition violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

Illegal Immigrants July 24

Student suspended for saying 'illegal aliens' in class gets cash, apology from school

A final legal settlement requires a North Carolina school district to acknowledge their inappropriate response after a student was suspended for using the term 'illegal aliens' in class.

New York July 23

Family hires attorney after man's tragic MRI accident involving 20-pound chain

Keith McAllister suffered three heart attacks and died in an MRI accident at Nassau Open MRI after allegedly being invited into the room while wearing a metal chain.

Supreme Court July 23

Supreme Court says Trump can proceed with firing Democrat-appointed CPSC members

The Supreme Court allows Trump to remove CPSC board members Boyle, Hoehn-Saric and Trumka Jr., following rulings on presidential authority over agencies.

Law July 22

Uvalde school board votes unanimously to release Robb Elementary shooting investigation records

After three years of legal resistance, Uvalde school board members apologize to families and vote to release records from the Robb Elementary shooting that claimed 21 lives.

Hunter Biden July 21

Hunter Biden special counsel got ‘one resume’ from DOJ to help prosecute president’s son

Former special counsel David Weiss told Congress he received limited DOJ support when seeking lawyers to prosecute Hunter Biden, getting just one resume despite request.

Florida July 21

Execution date set for Florida man convicted of kidnapping woman, killing her

A man on death row in Florida is scheduled to be executed next month for his conviction of abducting a woman from an insurance office and killing her.

Climate July 17

Unearthed chat sheds light on cozy ties between judges, climate activists, raising ethical concerns

Environmental group Climate Judiciary Project ran a private listserv with judges sharing climate litigation updates, raising concerns about judicial neutrality and court manipulation.

Texas July 17

Execution scheduled for Texas death row inmate convicted in 'shaken baby' case as lawyers maintain innocence

Robert Roberson is now scheduled to be put to death in October for his conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, after his execution was delayed last year.

Justice Department July 16

Maurene Comey, prosecutor in 'Diddy,' Epstein, Maxwell cases, daughter of ex FBI head, fired from DOJ

Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has been abruptly removed from her Manhattan position after handling notable cases including those of 'Diddy,' Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell.

VIDEO July 15

Brian Kilmeade: There's nothing adding up here in Biden's autopen scandal

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld interviews an exclusive source in former President Joe Biden's autopen scandal and the 'Gutfeld!' panel discuss the former president's defense.

Florida July 15

Florida man convicted of killing 2 people outside a bar set to be put to death

A Florida man who was convicted in the 1993 shooting deaths of a man and woman outside a bar as part of an attempted revenge plot is set to be executed on Tuesday.

VIDEO July 14

Are Biden's pardons unlawful because of the autopen?

House Oversight Committee chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., and 'Just the News' founder John Solomon weigh in on the FBI opening a 'grand conspiracy' investigation on 'Hannity.'

VIDEO July 14

This is 'a little bit strange' about Biden's pardons: Brit Hume

Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume weighs in on former President Joe Biden defending his use of the autopen for mass clemency decisions on 'Special Report.'

VIDEO July 14

Former assistant says somebody 'dropped the ball' on Biden's pardons

Former Biden special assistant Michael LaRosa addresses whether the former president approved all individual pardons on 'The Story.'