Federal Courts - Page 248

Three Democratic attorneys general file suit to force the US to ratify Equal Rights Amendment

January 30, 2020

Three Democratic attorneys general file suit to force the US to ratify Equal Rights Amendment

The attorneys general in Virginia, Illinois and Nevada on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit to force a government official to recognize Virginia's vote to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and add it to the U.S. Constitution.

DOJ relents, says it would accept probation for Michael Flynn as he moves to withdraw guilty plea

January 30, 2020

DOJ relents, says it would accept probation for Michael Flynn as he moves to withdraw guilty plea

The Department of Justice backed down from seeking jail time Wednesday and made clear that prosecutors would accept mere probation in the case of former Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn -- a shift that comes as Flynn moves to withdraw his guilty plea leveraging accusations of government misconduct.

Roy Moore sues conservative outlet for $40 million alleging 'fake news'

January 28, 2020

Roy Moore sues conservative outlet for $40 million alleging 'fake news'

Scandal-ridden GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore is suing a conservative media outlet for $40 million, alleging "fake news" as he runs his second campaign in three years for the same Alabama seat.

Conservatives concerned by guidance telling judges to avoid Federalist Society: 'Smacks of censorship'

January 24, 2020

Conservatives concerned by guidance telling judges to avoid Federalist Society: 'Smacks of censorship'

A draft opinion from a federal judicial ethics committee, which was circulated among federal judges this month and first published by the National Review, has some conservative court watchers concerned that the committee is trying to suppress the Federalist Society, a powerful right-leaning lawyers' organization.

'A right to religious freedom': Plaintiff speaks out after Supreme Court hears school choice case

January 23, 2020

'A right to religious freedom': Plaintiff speaks out after Supreme Court hears school choice case

Their comments come after the justices appeared closely-divided during oral arguments Wednesday.

Suspected 'Base' members ordered held in detention pending hearings

January 22, 2020

Suspected 'Base' members ordered held in detention pending hearings

All three suspected members of a violent white-supremacist group arrested last week in Maryland and Delaware were ordered held in detention pending further hearings.

Supreme Court refuses to hear expedited ObamaCare appeal

January 21, 2020

Supreme Court refuses to hear expedited ObamaCare appeal

The Supreme Court Tuesday denied a motion from a coalition of Democrat-led states asking the justices to speed up the review of a federal appeals court decision that put the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in doubt.

Chris Collins, former GOP rep, sentenced to 26 months in prison over securities fraud

January 17, 2020

Chris Collins, former GOP rep, sentenced to 26 months in prison over securities fraud

A federal judge on Friday sentenced former Rep. Chris Collins of New York to 26 months in prison after the Republican pleaded guilty to insider trading charges last year.

Judge delays Flynn sentencing again after surprise move to withdraw guilty plea

January 16, 2020

Judge delays Flynn sentencing again after surprise move to withdraw guilty plea

A federal judge on Thursday once again pushed back the sentencing date for President Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn after his legal team moved to withdraw his guilty plea for lying to the FBI in the Russia probe.

Federal judge rules in favor of Trump administration in family separation case

January 15, 2020

Federal judge rules in favor of Trump administration in family separation case

A San Diego judge ruled Monday the Trump administration is acting within the law in separating more than 900 children based on their parents being deemed unfit or dangerous.