Appeals

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Texas has withdrawn its appeal of a court decision that ruled a law preventing adults younger than 21 from obtaining an open carry license was unconstitutional.

Georgia December 20, 2022

Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Clyde Reese dies unexpectedly at 64

Georgia's Court of Appeals judge Clyde Reese died unexpectedly at 64. Officials said no cause of death was given. Gov. Brian Kemp will appoint a replacement.

Connecticut December 17, 2022

Federal court rejects challenge from female athletes to Connecticut transgender sports policy

A court tossed a case brought by four female track athletes who alleged Connecticut's transgender inclusion policy puts girls at a disadvantage.

Louisiana December 14, 2022

Dana Douglas to make history in becoming 5th Circuit's 1st Black woman judge

Dana Douglas has been confirmed to be 5th Circuit's first Black woman judge. Douglas was nominated to the appeals court to replace Judge James Dennis, who is retiring.

Tennessee December 13, 2022

5 apply for upcoming vacancy in Tennessee Supreme Court

Five people have applied for the upcoming vacancy in the Tennessee Supreme Court. The Tennessee Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments interview applicants Jan. 4.

Tennessee December 13, 2022

Tennessee judge puts death row inmate's mistreatment lawsuit on hold

A Tennessee judge put a death row inmate's lawsuit of mistreatment by prison officials on hold. The stay of 90 days is to allow the inmate to exhaust his administrative appeals.

Massachusetts November 29, 2022

Federal appeals court upholds extortion, fraud convictions for former MA mayor who was elected at 23

Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia's extortion and fraud convictions have been upheld by a federal appeals court. Correia was elected at the age of 23.

Utah November 29, 2022

Utah's AG to challenge decision to overturn a 1985 death row conviction

Utah's attorney general will file an appeal in the decision to overturn Douglas Carter's death row conviction. UT Supreme Court reversed his conviction and ordered a new trial in 2019.

Kansas November 17, 2022

Federal court rejects appeal by officers in Kansas wrongful conviction case

Floyd Bledsoe was wrongfully convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl and spent 16 years in prison. The court denied the officer's request for an appeal and the case will go to trail.

Arkansas November 16, 2022

Arkansas ban on trans surgery for minors will remain on hold according to federal appeals court

A federal appeals court that blocked an Arkansas ban on gender-affirming surgery for minors will not reconsider its ruling to temporarily block the ban.

Oklahoma November 15, 2022

Oklahoma court denies death row inmate's request for new hearing

An Oklahoma court denied death row inmate Richard Glossip's request for a new evidentiary hearing although his lawyers said it would prove his innocence in murdering his former boss.