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Michigan State professor forced students to pay $99 for left-wing causes: lawsuit

May 22, 2023

Michigan State professor forced students to pay $99 for left-wing causes: lawsuit

An MSU professor was served with a lawsuit for allegedly forcing her students to pay $99 each to her personal political advocacy organization, "The Rebellion Community."

Fired New Mexico archaeological director sues state officials for wrongful termination

May 19, 2023

Fired New Mexico archaeological director sues state officials for wrongful termination

The ex-director of New Mexico's Office of Archaeological Studies is suing state officials saying his gender and race played a role in his firing. The lawsuit was filed late Thursday.

Red states rush to defend gun manufacturers from Mexican lawsuit seeking damages for gun violence

May 19, 2023

Red states rush to defend gun manufacturers from Mexican lawsuit seeking damages for gun violence

Twenty GOP AGs are defending American gun manufacturers against a lawsuit from Mexico claiming the companies should be liable for gun violence in the country.

Trump-appointed judge grills lawyer in abortion pill case: Is Mother's Day 'celebrating illness'?

May 18, 2023

Trump-appointed judge grills lawyer in abortion pill case: Is Mother's Day 'celebrating illness'?

A Trump-appointed judge on the 5th Circuit appeals court grilled a lawyer for Danco Laboratories, which makes the abortion pill Mifeprex, on whether Mother's Day is "celebrating illness."

WATCH: Biden nominee stumbles through answers after Sen. Kennedy grills her on basic legal theory

May 17, 2023

WATCH: Biden nominee stumbles through answers after Sen. Kennedy grills her on basic legal theory

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., stumped President Biden's judicial nominee for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on a basic constitutional law theory, leaving her speechless.

1 lawsuit over appointment of Mississippi judges dismissed, another case still pending

May 15, 2023

1 lawsuit over appointment of Mississippi judges dismissed, another case still pending

A Mississippi judge dismissed one lawsuit that challenged a new law that appointed judges in the majority-Black capital city of Jackson and the surrounding county.

Judge blocks Biden admin request to stay order blocking release of migrants into US without court date

May 13, 2023

Judge blocks Biden admin request to stay order blocking release of migrants into US without court date

A federal judge has ruled against the Biden administration's effort to continue releasing illegal immigrants at the border into the U.S. without a court date.

US asks for emergency stay of judge's decision blocking Biden from releasing migrants without court dates

May 13, 2023

US asks for emergency stay of judge's decision blocking Biden from releasing migrants without court dates

The Biden administration has filed an appeal after a federal judge in Florida blocked immigration authorities from releasing migrants from custody without court dates.

Mississippi Republicans clash with Democratic leaders in Hinds County over court appointments

May 12, 2023

Mississippi Republicans clash with Democratic leaders in Hinds County over court appointments

A federal judge temporarily blocked the appointment of four state court judges in the majority-Black county on Friday. The appointments have prompted protests from local residents.

Gun rights group sues Biden DOJ over 'unconstitutional' waiting period for adults under 21

May 12, 2023

Gun rights group sues Biden DOJ over 'unconstitutional' waiting period for adults under 21

Gun Owners of America filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas Friday challenging the expanded background check requirements for gun purchasers under 21.