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German court rejects woman’s appeal over neo-Nazi murder spree

October 24, 2022

German court rejects woman’s appeal over neo-Nazi murder spree

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court rejected an appeal by a neo-Nazi convicted of supporting a group that carried out a mass killing spree that targeted migrants.

Michigan man gets life for kidnap, rape of teen girl whose braces he ripped out with pliers

October 24, 2022

Michigan man gets life for kidnap, rape of teen girl whose braces he ripped out with pliers

A depraved pedophile was sentenced to life in prison last week for the kidnap, rape and torture of a Texas girl, 14, whose braces he pulled off with pliers.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey suing Biden admin over demand to remove shipping containers filling gaps at border

October 21, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey suing Biden admin over demand to remove shipping containers filling gaps at border

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is suing the Biden administration over a demand the state remove large shipping containers along the southern border.

Judge temporarily blocks NY ban on firearms in places of worship

October 21, 2022

Judge temporarily blocks NY ban on firearms in places of worship

A federal judge has temporarily blocked part of a new New York gun law that makes it a crime for individuals to carry firearms in religious places.

Trump deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit after federal judge rejected request for delay

October 19, 2022

Trump deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit after federal judge rejected request for delay

A federal judge ordered that President Trump sit for a deposition in the defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, who claimed he raped her in the 1990s.

Texas family fights at Supreme Court to keep adopted Native American child due to law that favors tribes

October 18, 2022

Texas family fights at Supreme Court to keep adopted Native American child due to law that favors tribes

A 1970s law to protect Native American children in adoption comes before the Supreme Court next month, as one family alleges it is racially discriminatory.

Biden admin still pushing COVID vaccine mandate for military: It's unlawful and hurts national security

October 14, 2022

Biden admin still pushing COVID vaccine mandate for military: It's unlawful and hurts national security

President Biden declared "the pandemic is over," yet is still pushing to discharge thousands of religious service members for their objections to taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

Federal judge considers whether to block Biden student loan handout

October 13, 2022

Federal judge considers whether to block Biden student loan handout

A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday in a case where several Republican-led states are looking to block President Biden's student loan handout program.

Senate Dems target DACA reform in lame duck after appeals court setback for program

October 11, 2022

Senate Dems target DACA reform in lame duck after appeals court setback for program

Two top Senate Democrats Tuesday said that Congress needs to address immigration reform during its lame duck session, after a federal appeals court ruling against DACA.

Student loan handout: New lawsuit says Biden didn't follow administrative procedures

October 10, 2022

Student loan handout: New lawsuit says Biden didn't follow administrative procedures

President Biden's student loan handout is facing another legal challenge, this time arguing that the administration didn't follow a key administrative law.