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March 15, 2023

Georgia Supreme Court undecided on fate of appeals judge accused of ethical misconduct

The Georgia Supreme Court couldn't decide on the fate of a state appeals judge who was accused of ethical misconduct. The case will be reviewed further by a judicial discipline panel.

March 2, 2023

Gavin Newsom attacks federal judge overseeing California's assault weapons ban: 'This sickens me'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom lashed out against San Diego-based U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez on Twitter after the judge handcuffed a defendant's daughter in court to scare her.

February 23, 2023

North Carolina appeals court upholds Outer Banks bridge plan

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a decision to build a bridge in the Outer Banks. This toll bridge will connect North Carolina's mainland with the northern Outer Banks.

February 6, 2023

Georgian court rejects former president Saakashvili's appeal for release

A Georgian court has rejected former president Saakashvili's appeal for release from prison. Supporters of the ex-president believe he is suffering from poisoning by heavy metals.

February 2, 2023

Appeals court rules government can’t stop people with domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled Thursday that a law prohibiting people with domestic violence restraining orders from having guns is unconstitutional.

January 10, 2023

Man convicted of murdering Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor to be released on parole

A man convicted of murdering a Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor was released on parole. Charles Erickson has spent nearly two decades in prison for murder.

January 7, 2023

Federal court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban

A court has ruled against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' ban on bump stocks, finding the agency acted without congressional authorization.

January 4, 2023

Washington teacher who brought MAGA hat to school trainings protected under First Amendment, court rules

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a former Washington teacher's decision to bring a MAGA hat to a school training on two separate occasions was protected under the First Amendment.

December 21, 2022

Court upholds injunction against Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors in three states

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision blocking the Biden administration from enforcing its COVID-19 vaccine requirements on federal contractors.

December 21, 2022

Texas withdraws appeal to court order blocking gun law that banned adults under 21 from carrying firearms

Texas has withdrawn its appeal of a court decision that ruled a law preventing adults younger than 21 from obtaining an open carry license was unconstitutional.