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Supreme Court October 16

Trans athlete's attorneys respond after judge strikes down attempt to end SCOTUS battle over women's sports

Lindsay Hecox's attorneys responded after a federal judge blocked an attempt to drop a Supreme Court case over Idaho's law prohibiting transgender athletes in women's sports programs.

Second Amendment October 16

NRA sues California over ban on Glock-style firearms: 'Violates the Second Amendment'

The NRA and other gun groups are suing California over the state's ban on Glock-style guns with features that allow them to be converted to fully automatic weapons.

Federal Courts October 15

Virginia parents crush fundraising goal for trans locker room fight after judge ordered massive bond

A judge ordered a pair of Virginia parents to come up with $125K in just days if they wanted to keep defending their sons in court against his school's transgender policies.

Government Shutdown October 15

Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin layoffs of thousands of federal workers during government shutdown

Federal judge Susan Illston blocks Trump administration government RIFs during shutdown, granting temporary restraining order after unions argued layoffs were unlawful.

Voting October 15

Louisiana AG aims to dismantle ‘offensive’ voting law that factors race into redistricting

Louisiana's congressional map with two majority-black districts faces a constitutional challenge that Attorney General Liz Murrill says violates equal protection.

Supreme Court October 15

Supreme Court signals it may limit key Voting Rights Act rule

The Supreme Court case comes as several GOP-led states have embarked on rare mid-decade redistricting fights, in attempt to gain an advantage in the 2026 midterms.

Senate October 15

Hawley pushes ban on Obamacare coverage for gender transitions, abortion amid shutdown: 'No more loopholes'

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., will introduce legislation to ban Affordable Care Act coverage for abortion and gender transition care for minors this week.

Supreme Court October 15

Federal judge rules in favor of allowing SCOTUS case over trans athletes to proceed after attempt to dismiss

A federal judge allowed Idaho's transgender athlete Supreme Court case to proceed after Lindsay Hecox attempted to have the landmark women's sports lawsuit dropped.

Missouri October 15

Missouri man executed for killing state trooper, marking state's first execution of the year

A Missouri man who was convicted of fatally shooting a state trooper 20 years ago was put to death on Tuesday, marking the state's first execution of the year.

Media October 14

Former Supreme Court justice warns partisanship plays 'too much of a role' in judicial nominations

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy shared his perspective on the court today, addressed presidential power cases and more on "Special Report."