Judiciary - Page 107

August 7

Climate lawfare campaign dealt blow in South Carolina

Charleston's climate lawsuit against energy companies was dismissed by a South Carolina judge who cited concerns about opening floodgates to weather-related litigation.

August 7

Federal judge halts expansion at Trump admin's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida

Court ruling stops new infrastructure capacity at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility but permits continued housing of existing migrant detainees.

August 7

New faith group that uses 'psychedelic mushrooms' lands legal win under religious freedom law

Utah faith group Singularism wins preliminary injunction allowing use of psilocybin mushrooms as religious sacrament under state's religious freedom law.

August 7

Abbott, Paxton launch legal blitz on fleeing Democrats in redistricting showdown

Texas leaders are trying to force a vote on a new congressional map that heavily favors Republicans — teeing up a showdown with dozens of Democrats in the state.

August 7

Pro-life group celebrates Planned Parenthood's closing of remaining Louisiana facilities: 'Huge success'

Planned Parenthood is set to shutter its last two Louisiana facilities next month, a move pro-life advocates say shows the "success" of their movement.

August 6

Virginia school system investigating claims staff arranged students' abortions without parental consent

Fairfax County Public Schools launched an investigation into claims that school staff arranged abortions for students without notifying their parents.

August 6

Pro-life group celebrates 'victory' after Louisiana's last Planned Parenthood clinics shutter

Shawn Carney, CEO of 40 Days for Life, touted the "success" and "victory" of the pro-life movement after Planned Parenthood announced the closures of its last two Louisiana clinics.

August 5

US crime dropped widely in 2024, FBI says — with some notable caveats

U.S. crime rates declined significantly across major categories in 2024 according to FBI data, with property crime down 8% and motor vehicle theft dropping 18% from 2023.

August 5

Supreme Court orders new arguments in pivotal elections case

Louisiana's congressional map creating second majority-Black district faces Supreme Court review for potential illegal racial gerrymandering ahead of 2026 midterms.

August 5

Voter ID law in Texas wins at appeals court after Biden admin lawsuit

Requirements for mail-in ballots laid out in Texas' Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021 are legal, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday.