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Federal judge pauses deadlines in Trump documents case after SCOTUS immunity ruling

July 6, 2024

Federal judge pauses deadlines in Trump documents case after SCOTUS immunity ruling

Multiple deadlines have been paused in former President Trump's Florida case as a federal judge allows arguments on the relevance of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity.

‘Christmas Lawyer’ eyes Supreme Court review in battle with HOA over holiday light show

July 5, 2024

‘Christmas Lawyer’ eyes Supreme Court review in battle with HOA over holiday light show

The 9th Circuit ruled in the case of an Idaho man who put on elaborate Christmas light displays complete with choirs and animals in defiance of his homeowners association.

New California firearms tax prompts Second Amendment lawsuit to block 'modern Jim Crow law'

July 5, 2024

New California firearms tax prompts Second Amendment lawsuit to block 'modern Jim Crow law'

Several plaintiffs, including the NRA, filed a legal complaint seeking to block California's new excise tax relating to firearms, claiming it violates precedent on taxation of constitutional rights.

Trump Org blasts New Jersey's 'unjustified' liquor license roadblock after mogul's conviction

July 2, 2024

Trump Org blasts New Jersey's 'unjustified' liquor license roadblock after mogul's conviction

New Jersey officials scheduled a renewal hearing for two of the Trump Organization's golf clubs' liquor licenses after former President Trump's conviction in New York.

After urging respect for justice system, Biden claims SCOTUS' Trump case ruling is 'attack' on 'rule of law'

July 2, 2024

After urging respect for justice system, Biden claims SCOTUS' Trump case ruling is 'attack' on 'rule of law'

President Biden said the SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity “undermines the rule of law of this nation," just one month after he said the justice system “should be respected."

Nader says Judge Merchan is 'last best hope' to save republic from Trump; urges jail time

July 1, 2024

Nader says Judge Merchan is 'last best hope' to save republic from Trump; urges jail time

Attorneys Ralph Nader and Bruce Fein wrote a letter to Judge Juan Merchan, calling for him to sentence former President Trump to prison.

Supreme Court sides with fishermen in landmark case deciding fate of the administrative state

June 28, 2024

Supreme Court sides with fishermen in landmark case deciding fate of the administrative state

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in the case of fishermen who challenged a decades-old legal doctrine that greatly empowers federal agencies.

Bragg's office faces bar complaint alleging discrimination in 'diversity' hiring practices

June 26, 2024

Bragg's office faces bar complaint alleging discrimination in 'diversity' hiring practices

New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg faces a bar complaint by America First Legal after the group took issue with his "unconstitutional" hiring practices.

Supreme Court to review Tennessee ban of puberty blockers, transgender surgery for minors

June 24, 2024

Supreme Court to review Tennessee ban of puberty blockers, transgender surgery for minors

The Supreme Court is to consider the Biden administration's equal protection challenge to Tennessee's restrictions on puberty blockers and transgender surgeries for minors.

DOJ concealing info on probe into whether Hunter Biden violated 'debauchery' law, watchdog says

June 20, 2024

DOJ concealing info on probe into whether Hunter Biden violated 'debauchery' law, watchdog says

The Justice Department should release information regarding a probe into whether Hunter Biden violated the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting women across state lines for 'debauchery'.