Judiciary - Page 398

December 16, 2023

The presidential immunity war

Trump and Smith lock horns in a major legal battle.

December 16, 2023

Carbon monoxide poisoning leaves three men dead, one critically injured at Kansas City home

Three men aged between 20 and 40 have died while another is in critical condition after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident in Kansas City Saturday morning.

December 16, 2023

Boston mayor posts photo of controversial 'electeds of color' party despite criticism

The Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu posted a photo of an "electeds of color" holiday party despite the event being blasted for excluding white city council members.

December 15, 2023

Appeals court refuses Louisiana's plea to reconsider House map ruling

The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Louisiana's request Friday to rehear a case that resulted in a court-ordered redraw of the state's congressional map.

December 15, 2023

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148M in Georgia defamation case

Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo reacts to a jury ordering Rudy Giuliani to pay over $148 million for his accusations against election workers on 'Your World.'

December 15, 2023

Twin Cities area judge rejects challenge to Minnesota law that lets ex-felons vote

Judge Thomas Lehmann ruled Wednesday that plaintiffs were unable to prove the Minnesota Legislature overstepped its authority when it voted to restore ex-felons' voting rights.

December 15, 2023

Federal court reinstates case of ex-high school athletes challenging CT state laws on transgender athletes

An appeals court in New York ruled Friday to reinstate the case of four former high school athletes challenging Connecticut state laws on transgender athletes participation girls' sports.

December 15, 2023

Supreme Court justice decided to overturn Roe just 10 minutes after receiving Dobbs draft decision: report

The New York Times reported on Friday that Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch signed onto the opinion overturning Roe v. Wade 10 minutes after receiving it.

December 14, 2023

Supreme Court allows Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban to stay in place

The Supreme Court in a Thursday ruling has allowed an Illinois law banning high-powered semiautomatic weapons and magazines to remain in place.

December 14, 2023

Wisconsin DoJ sued by lobbying group over public records request

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce has sued the state Department of Justice over a delayed denial that allegedly violated public records law.