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Gun rights group files lawsuit over Illinois assault weapons ban

January 18, 2023

Gun rights group files lawsuit over Illinois assault weapons ban

The Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials in federal court, seeking an injunction against the state's new law that bans "assault weapons."

Former Texas state trooper found guilty of sexually assaulting two women

January 15, 2023

Former Texas state trooper found guilty of sexually assaulting two women

A former Texas State Trooper with the Department of Public Safety was found guilty of sexually abusing two women while on duty, after a four-day trial.

Encouraging migrants to cross the southern border illegally: free speech or felony? Americans weigh in

January 13, 2023

Encouraging migrants to cross the southern border illegally: free speech or felony? Americans weigh in

People in Austin, Texas, shared whether they believe a law criminalizing the encouragement or inducement of illegal immigration is valid or violates free speech.

I helped sue to protect women's sports in West Virginia, and we won

January 13, 2023

I helped sue to protect women's sports in West Virginia, and we won

I helped sue to protect women's sports in West Virginia, and we won because federal court upheld the Save Women’s Sports Act and using Title IX as intended.

Catholic hospital discriminated against trans patient by refusing hysterectomy, US district judge rules

January 12, 2023

Catholic hospital discriminated against trans patient by refusing hysterectomy, US district judge rules

A U.S. district court judge has ruled St Joseph Medical Center's refusal to perform a hysterectomy for the purposes of a gender transition was "discriminatory."

Ana Walshe's husband Brian Walshe is a 'sociopath' and 'physically violent:' court docs

January 11, 2023

Ana Walshe's husband Brian Walshe is a 'sociopath' and 'physically violent:' court docs

Brian Walshe allegedly destroyed his late neurologist father's will that left him "my best wishes but nothing else," then sold his valuables at an estate sale, prosecutors allege.

Ana Walshe praised husband Brian Walshe in letter to judge in art fraud case

January 10, 2023

Ana Walshe praised husband Brian Walshe in letter to judge in art fraud case

Missing Massachusetts mom and real estate executive Ana Walshe gushed about her husband, Brian Walshe, in a letter to the court after he was convicted of selling fake paintings.

Federal court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban

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.

Federal judge upholds West Virginia 'Save Women's Sports' law barring trans athletes from girls' sports teams

January 6, 2023

Federal judge upholds West Virginia 'Save Women's Sports' law barring trans athletes from girls' sports teams

A federal judge in West Virginia on Thursday ruled that a state law defining biological "girls" and "women" for the purpose of school athletics was constitutional.

Abortion in Arizona: 15-week law goes into effect; doctors can’t be charged over 1864 ban, appeals court rules

December 30, 2022

Abortion in Arizona: 15-week law goes into effect; doctors can’t be charged over 1864 ban, appeals court rules

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled on Friday the state's law outlawing abortion after 15 weeks can go into effect.