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Louisiana April 3, 2023

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Louisiana death row inmate seeking new hearing

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a Louisiana death row inmate seeking a new hearing. The man was convicted of killing a prison guard during a 1999 escape attempt.

Africa March 31, 2023

Senegalese prosecutors file appeal for opposition leader who received 2-month sentence

Senegalese prosecutors filed an appeal for an opposition leader who was sentenced to two months in prison. The prosecutors sought a two year sentence for Ousmane Sonko.

Joe Biden March 24, 2023

Federal court rejects Biden vaccine mandate for federal workers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans has upheld a lower court ruling blocking President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees from being enforced.

Georgia 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.

POLITICS 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.

North Carolina 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.

Europe 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.

Second Amendment 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.

Missouri 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.

Second Amendment 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.

US 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.