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Judge rules Illinois law eliminating cash bail is unconstitutional

December 29, 2022

Judge rules Illinois law eliminating cash bail is unconstitutional

A judge in Illinois has ruled that the portion of the SAFE-T Act that ends cash bail in the state is unconstitutional.

DOJ sues major drug company for illegally helping 'ignite an opioid epidemic'

December 29, 2022

DOJ sues major drug company for illegally helping 'ignite an opioid epidemic'

The Justice Department on Thursday filed a nationwide lawsuit against AmerisourceBergen for illegally failing to report suspicious orders from pharmacies and fueling the opioid epidemic.

Louisville abortion clinic buffer zone infringes on First Amendment rights, appeals court finds

December 22, 2022

Louisville abortion clinic buffer zone infringes on First Amendment rights, appeals court finds

A federal appeals court temporarily barred enforcement of a Louisville, Kentucky, city ordinance that created a buffer zone from demonstrations around abortion clinics.

West Virginia governor appoints Perri Jo DeChristopher as circuit judge serving Monongalia County

December 21, 2022

West Virginia governor appoints Perri Jo DeChristopher as circuit judge serving Monongalia County

Perri Jo DeChristopher has been selected as a circuit judge to serve Monongalia County in West Virginia. She will fill the seat on Dec. 31 after Phillip D. Gaujot's resignation.

Texas withdraws appeal to court order blocking gun law that banned adults under 21 from carrying firearms

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Texas has withdrawn its appeal of a court decision that ruled a law preventing adults younger than 21 from obtaining an open carry license was unconstitutional.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 Court of Appeals Judge Clyde Reese dies unexpectedly at 64

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.

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

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.

Conservatives fear Biden’s judges will sail though a 51-49 Senate next year

December 12, 2022

Conservatives fear Biden’s judges will sail though a 51-49 Senate next year

After losing a critical Senate seat in Georgia, conservatives are worried Democrats now in the majority will be able to push Biden’s judicial nominees more easily.

Federal appeals court bars Biden administration from forcing Catholic groups to provide transgender care

December 10, 2022

Federal appeals court bars Biden administration from forcing Catholic groups to provide transgender care

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Friday permanently blocked the Biden administration from forcing Christian groups to provide transgender health care or insurance coverage.

Federal judge declines to hold former President Trump in contempt of court in classified material battle

December 9, 2022

Federal judge declines to hold former President Trump in contempt of court in classified material battle

A federal judge on Friday declined to take action against former President Trump through contempt of court for allegedly failing to comply with a subpoena.