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December 21, 2022

State AGs warn of 'enormous' harm if Title 42 policy ends in last-ditch appeal to Supreme Court

Trump-era Title 42 hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court while the southern border braces for an influx of migrant crossings over the holiday weekend. 

December 21, 2022

Court upholds injunction against Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors in three states

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision blocking the Biden administration from enforcing its COVID-19 vaccine requirements on federal contractors.

December 21, 2022

Rep. Brady warns Supreme Court could be subject to Trump tax return precedent

Texas Rep. Kevin Brady warned his fellow members of the House Ways and Means Committee that the release of former President Donald Trump's tax returns could have sweeping consequences.

December 21, 2022

Texas withdraws appeal to court order blocking gun law that banned adults under 21 from carrying firearms

Texas has withdrawn its appeal of a court decision that ruled a law preventing adults younger than 21 from obtaining an open carry license was unconstitutional.

December 20, 2022

European court deals blow to Super League claim of illegal UEFA monopoly

The breakaway European Super League was announced last April by twelve clubs across England, Spain and Italy in news that sent shock waves through the sport.

December 20, 2022

Pro-life activist arrested for praying silently near an abortion facility

A British woman was arrested by police for praying outside an abortion facility in a buffer zone, which criminalizes any prayer or counseling as it relates to abortion.

December 20, 2022

Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Clyde Reese dies unexpectedly at 64

Georgia's Court of Appeals judge Clyde Reese died unexpectedly at 64. Officials said no cause of death was given. Gov. Brian Kemp will appoint a replacement.

December 20, 2022

Planned Parenthood in Kansas announces telemedicine abortions

Medication abortions through telemedicine are seen as a small step toward potentially much broader access in a Kansas, a state that has become a destination for the procedure.

December 20, 2022

Defrocked Catholic priest Frank Pavone speaks out: ‘Known' for decades that some bishops ‘hate’ pro-life work

Roman Catholic priest and vocal pro-life advocate Frank Pavone was interviewed following the Vatican removing him from the priesthood over alleged "blasphemous communications."

December 20, 2022

Supreme Court leaker of decision overturning Roe still not publicly identified more than 7 months later

As the new year and new congressional session approach, the Supreme Court has yet to publicly identify who leaked the draft opinion of the case that overturned Roe v. Wade.