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Judge rules illegal immigrants have gun rights protected by 2nd Amendment

March 19, 2024

Judge rules illegal immigrants have gun rights protected by 2nd Amendment

U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman has ruled that an illegal immigrant who has not committed a violent crime cannot be deprived of his gun rights.

Disarming defendants awaiting trial is constitutional, federal appeals court rules

March 19, 2024

Disarming defendants awaiting trial is constitutional, federal appeals court rules

A federal court in California ruled Monday that it is constitutional to restrict firearm possession for defendants awaiting trial due to historic U.S. laws of a similar type.

Massive Chinese firm sues small Michigan town over opposition to controversial EV battery project

March 19, 2024

Massive Chinese firm sues small Michigan town over opposition to controversial EV battery project

Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of a Chinese electric vehicle battery maker, is suing a small Michigan township over local officials' opposition to its green energy project.

Pleading the Eighth? Ex-federal prosecutor says don't 'count Trump out yet' despite massive fine

March 18, 2024

Pleading the Eighth? Ex-federal prosecutor says don't 'count Trump out yet' despite massive fine

Former President Donald Trump may not be out of options when it comes to Letitia James' threat to begin seizing his assets in the Empire State

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raises eyebrows with comment that First Amendment 'hamstrings' government

March 18, 2024

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raises eyebrows with comment that First Amendment 'hamstrings' government

During Supreme Court arguments challenging the Biden admin's alleged coordination with Big Tech, one justice's comments about the government’s relationship with the constitution raised eyebrows.

US could authorize Titanic research mission after long legal battle

March 14, 2024

US could authorize Titanic research mission after long legal battle

The U.S. government is reconsidering a legal challenge against an expedition to the Titanic, which it filed citing a law that treats the shipwreck as a gravesite.

Gun rights groups ask Supreme Court to strike down Illinois 'assault weapons' ban

March 12, 2024

Gun rights groups ask Supreme Court to strike down Illinois 'assault weapons' ban

Second Amendment groups have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Protect Illinois Communities Act and declare it unconstitutional for banning commonly owned rifles.

Trump says he will free Jan. 6 rioters on first day if re-elected

March 12, 2024

Trump says he will free Jan. 6 rioters on first day if re-elected

Former President Donald Trump has vowed to free those imprisoned in relation to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot on the first day he retakes office.

Mayorkas calls policy to let 30k migrants fly in each month a ‘key element’ of border plan after legal win

March 9, 2024

Mayorkas calls policy to let 30k migrants fly in each month a ‘key element’ of border plan after legal win

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas called the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan (CHNV) parole program a "key element" of its border strategy.

Army soldier with top-secret clearance indicted for selling sensitive military information

March 8, 2024

Army soldier with top-secret clearance indicted for selling sensitive military information

U.S. Army Sgt. Korbein Schultz was charged with conspiring to obtain and disclose military defense information, bribery of a public official, and more for selling military secrets.