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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in jail while appeals court takes up bail fight

A federal judge denied Sean Combs' bail appeal due to perceived risks he poses to the community during ongoing sex trafficking case.

Appeals court blocks Biden's SAVE plan, Again

A federal appeals court prevents the Education Department from implementing parts of the new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, due to legal challenges.

Iowa Law Requiring Schools to Remove Books With Sexual Content to Take Effect

A federal appeals court has allowed a law in Iowa banning books depicting sexual acts to take effect in public schools, impacting book selections and educational curriculum.

Assault weapons that are 'disproportionate to the need for self-defense' can be banned, 4th Circuit says

Assault weapons disproportionate to self-defense need can be banned.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maryland's Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles

The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's ban on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15, emphasizing the need for restrictions on military-style weapons beyond Second Amendment protections.

5th Circuit avoids immigration-invasion argument in ruling for Texas in buoy barrier case

Texas can maintain floating buoys in the Rio Grande amidst an immigration-related legal challenge, with a federal court supporting the state's position

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in jail while appeals court takes up bail fight

A federal judge denied Sean Combs' bail appeal due to perceived risks he poses to the community during ongoing sex trafficking case.

Appeals court blocks Biden's SAVE plan, Again

A federal appeals court prevents the Education Department from implementing parts of the new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, due to legal challenges.

Iowa Law Requiring Schools to Remove Books With Sexual Content to Take Effect

A federal appeals court has allowed a law in Iowa banning books depicting sexual acts to take effect in public schools, impacting book selections and educational curriculum.

Assault weapons that are 'disproportionate to the need for self-defense' can be banned, 4th Circuit says

Assault weapons disproportionate to self-defense need can be banned.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maryland's Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles

The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's ban on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15, emphasizing the need for restrictions on military-style weapons beyond Second Amendment protections.

5th Circuit avoids immigration-invasion argument in ruling for Texas in buoy barrier case

Texas can maintain floating buoys in the Rio Grande amidst an immigration-related legal challenge, with a federal court supporting the state's position
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Prosecutors urge appeals court to reject Trump's immunity claims in election subversion case

Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court to reject Trump's claims of immunity from prosecution.
The outcome of the dispute is critical for both sides and could significantly delay the case and potentially push it beyond the November election.

Court Allows New York to Prohibit Guns in Sensitive Places

A federal appeals court in New York has ruled that the state can ban permitted gun owners from carrying concealed weapons in public spaces.
This is the first ruling from a federal appeals court to address the scope of the Second Amendment following the Supreme Court's broader interpretation.

Donald Trump Can Be Sued For Jan. 6 Attack, Appeals Court Says

Former President Donald Trump can be sued for actions leading to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a federal appeals court ruling.
The court rejected Trump's request to dismiss the cases, stating that he will have to prove he was acting in an official capacity.
The ruling suggests that Trump's arguments for immunity are unlikely to be successful, as the judges believe he was acting as a candidate for reelection, not as president.

Go Ahead and Sue Donald Trump, DC Court Says

A federal appeals court ruled that Donald Trump can be held civilly liable for his actions leading up to the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
The court's decision could open the door for future civil lawsuits against Trump by others who claim harm from the attack.

Lawsuits against Trump over January 6 riot can proceed

Lawsuits against Trump over the Capitol riot can proceed, as a federal appeals court rejects his bid to dismiss the cases.
The court ruled that Trump can continue to argue that his actions were taken in his official capacity as president.

Lawsuits against Trump over Jan. 6 riot can move forward, appeals court says

Lawsuits against Donald Trump over the Capitol riot can move forward, according to a federal appeals court ruling.
The court denied Trump's request to dismiss the civil lawsuits, but did not make a final decision on presidential immunity.

In First for A U.S. Appeals Court, 5th U.S. Circuit Court Considers Rule Requiring Lawyers to Certify they Did Not Rely on AI to Create Filings

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is considering a rule change that would require certification of the use of artificial intelligence in court filings.
This is the first time a federal appeals court is considering such a rule change.
The proposed rule change aims to address concerns over the use of AI-generated content and ensure accuracy.
#Voting Rights Act

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, rules private plaintiffs can't sue

A divided federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups like the NAACP cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, contradicting decades of precedent.
The ruling could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
The decision was criticized by civil rights advocates as a threat to democracy and voter protections.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

Private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, according to a divided federal appeals court decision.
The decision could undermine protections under the landmark 1965 law.

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, rules private plaintiffs can't sue

A divided federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups like the NAACP cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, contradicting decades of precedent.
The ruling could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
The decision was criticized by civil rights advocates as a threat to democracy and voter protections.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

Private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, according to a divided federal appeals court decision.
The decision could undermine protections under the landmark 1965 law.
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Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow to Voting Rights Act

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, potentially weakening protections under the law.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's dismissal of a case brought by the Arkansas NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.
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