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August 18, 2023

Federal court rules New Jersey can sue gun industry, for now

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of New Jersey on Thursday, vacating a lower court decision that blocked the state from suing gun manufacturers.

August 7, 2023

Hong Kong court refuses to ban popular protest song, government plans to appeal decision

A court in Hong Kong refused to ban a popular protest song on July 28, 2023. lawmakers in the country plan to appeal the court's decision.

July 18, 2023

North Carolina man's murder, robbery convictions upheld in co-worker's death by state Court of Appeals

The state Court of Appeals in North Carolina has upheld the murder and robbery convictions of David Myron Dover for the death of his co-worker, Arthur "Buddy" Davis, seven years ago.

July 18, 2023

Alabama inmate asks appeals court to block his execution, citing state's previous complications

The federal appeals court was asked to block an upcoming execution for an Alabama inmate on death row. The inmate cited that the state has a history of problematic lethal injections.

July 14, 2023

Oklahoma judge's sexual relationship with prosecutor forces retrial for murderer sentenced to life

An Oklahoma man convicted of murdering a 94-year-old woman in 2013 will stand for a new trial after it was discovered his previous judge had an sexual relationship with a prosecutor.

July 12, 2023

Gun rights groups appeal to overturn Delaware 'assault weapons' ban

Gun rights groups have filed an appeal asking the Third Circuit Appeals Court to overturn a lower court decision allowing Delaware's assault weapons ban to go into effect.

July 8, 2023

Tennessee ban on transgender procedures for minors can be enforced: appeals court

An appeals court ruled that a Tennessee ban on minor transgender procedures can be enforced temporarily while the panel conducts a full review of the law.

June 29, 2023

Texas appeals court denies new trial for longtime death row inmate Rodney Reed

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has denied a new trial request from Rodney Reed, a death row inmate. Supporters of Reed believe there is evidence to back his innocence claims.

June 15, 2023

Appeals court denies bail for self-exiled Chinese businessman awaiting fraud trial

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan denied bail for Guo Wengui, a Chinese businessman who is awaiting trial in a $1 billion fraud case.

June 13, 2023

US government can enforce Obamacare requirements for HIV, some cancer screenings as legal battle plays out

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the government can continue to enforce Obamacare requirements to cover care for HIV and some other illnesses as the case plays out.