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Smith's final report on Trump cases can be released, appeals court says

Court allows possible release of Trump's final criminal case report
Trump's team has sought to block the report's public unveiling
The timing of the report's release is still uncertain
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Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court upheld a law that may lead to a TikTok ban, emphasizing national security concerns over user data collection by its Chinese parent company.

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

The appeals court upheld a law potentially banning TikTok due to national security concerns over its data practices linked to China.

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court upheld a law that may lead to a TikTok ban, emphasizing national security concerns over user data collection by its Chinese parent company.

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

The appeals court upheld a law potentially banning TikTok due to national security concerns over its data practices linked to China.
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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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#first-amendment-rights

EFF Urges Ninth Circuit to Reinstate X's Legal Challenge to Unconstitutional California Content Moderation Law

EFF urges federal appeals court to reinstate lawsuit challenging California's content moderation law
EFF asserts California's law threatens social media platforms' editorial processes and First Amendment rights

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.

EFF Urges Ninth Circuit to Reinstate X's Legal Challenge to Unconstitutional California Content Moderation Law

EFF urges federal appeals court to reinstate lawsuit challenging California's content moderation law
EFF asserts California's law threatens social media platforms' editorial processes and First Amendment rights

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.
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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.

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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Appeals Court Revives Corruption Case Against Ex-Lieutenant Governor

The federal appeals court revived corruption charges against former Lt. Gov. Brian A. Benjamin for allegedly funneling state money for campaign contributions.
The appellate court decision in Mr. Benjamin's case alleged an explicit quid pro quo, despite the challenges related to a deceased key witness and a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial

Federal appeals court rejected Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss gun charges, allowing trial to proceed, a first for a sitting president's child.

Appeals Court Revives Corruption Case Against Ex-Lieutenant Governor

The federal appeals court revived corruption charges against former Lt. Gov. Brian A. Benjamin for allegedly funneling state money for campaign contributions.
The appellate court decision in Mr. Benjamin's case alleged an explicit quid pro quo, despite the challenges related to a deceased key witness and a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial

Federal appeals court rejected Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss gun charges, allowing trial to proceed, a first for a sitting president's child.
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Opposition to Muslim Judicial Nominee Leaves Biden With a Tough Choice

President Biden's nominee for a federal appeals court judgeship, Adeel Mangi, is facing opposition, risking losing the opportunity to fill the crucial post before November elections.
The nomination process for Mangi highlights the challenges of diversity and bias in the judiciary, as he is targeted for his religion amid accusations by Republicans.

Miami-Dade police facing excessive force, wrongful death accusations

Miami-Dade police officers facing allegations in excessive force and wrongful death lawsuit from 2014 tasing incident.
Federal appeals court overturned summary judgment, allowing pursuit of claims against officers.
Court highlights the importance of considering evidence collectively while evaluating excessive force allegations.

US appeals court keeps Texas migrant arrest law on hold

SB4 law in Texas criminalizing unauthorized entry is on hold
SB4's legality being debated due to clash with federal immigration power

Appeals Court Considers Reviving Texas Migrant Law, Now on Hold

Confusion surrounding Texas migrant arrest law
Federal appeals court hearing on Texas migrant arrest law
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Supreme Court examines whether government can combat disinformation online

Supreme Court hearing on First Amendment in the internet age
5th U.S. Circuit Court ruling against key government officials contacting social media companies

Court won't rehear case that let special counsel comb Trump Twitter account

A federal appeals court has denied Twitter's request to block prosecutors from accessing former President Donald Trump's account information.
Twitter was fined at least $350,000 for resisting the subpoena and was unable to inform Trump about the search warrant.

Fourth Circuit: Free speech claims against Maryland's novel digital ad tax can move forward - Maryland Matters

A federal appeals court has ruled that First Amendment claims against Maryland's digital advertising tax can move forward.
The court concluded that the law's free speech challenge should be reconsidered by a lower federal court.

Supreme Court examines whether government can combat disinformation online

Supreme Court hearing on First Amendment in the internet age
5th U.S. Circuit Court ruling against key government officials contacting social media companies

Court won't rehear case that let special counsel comb Trump Twitter account

A federal appeals court has denied Twitter's request to block prosecutors from accessing former President Donald Trump's account information.
Twitter was fined at least $350,000 for resisting the subpoena and was unable to inform Trump about the search warrant.

Fourth Circuit: Free speech claims against Maryland's novel digital ad tax can move forward - Maryland Matters

A federal appeals court has ruled that First Amendment claims against Maryland's digital advertising tax can move forward.
The court concluded that the law's free speech challenge should be reconsidered by a lower federal court.
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Lawyers' 'barrage of personal attacks' on opponents started with tissue-box toss, appeals court says

Lawyers' behavior led to new trial due to personal attacks during closing argument.
5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans criticized lawyers for improper conduct.

Court Overturns Sentencing Enhancement Used in Jan. 6 Rioter Cases

The federal appeals court ordered resentencing of a Jan. 6 rioter due to a longer sentence applied incorrectly.
The court upheld the rioter's felony conviction for obstructing Congress's certification of the electoral count.

Court blocks $1 billion copyright ruling that punished ISP for its users' piracy

The federal appeals court overturned a $1 billion piracy verdict against Cox Communications.
A new damages trial was ordered, potentially resulting in a smaller amount to be paid to Sony and other copyright holders.

Opinion | No More Legal Games for Donald Trump

The federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution.
The court set a hard deadline for Trump to appeal his loss to the Supreme Court or else the trial can move forward.

Hospitals can sue state over failure to provide psychiatric care, appeals court rules

The federal appeals court revived Oregon hospitals' lawsuit due to state's failure in providing mental health services.
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Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration's student debt relief plan, including lower monthly payments for borrowers.

Federal appeals court blocks all of Biden's student debt relief plan

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Biden's student debt relief plan, intended to lower monthly payments for many Americans.

Federal appeals court halts Biden's SAVE plan

A federal appeals court blocked Biden administration's new income-driven student loan repayment plan, causing uncertainty for over eight million borrowers.

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration's student debt relief plan, including lower monthly payments for borrowers.

Federal appeals court blocks all of Biden's student debt relief plan

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Biden's student debt relief plan, intended to lower monthly payments for many Americans.

Federal appeals court halts Biden's SAVE plan

A federal appeals court blocked Biden administration's new income-driven student loan repayment plan, causing uncertainty for over eight million borrowers.
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Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon's prison sentence

Federal appeals court rejected Steve Bannon's bid to stay out of prison pending appeal of his conviction for defying a subpoena.

Appeals Court Dismisses Steve Bannon's Bid To Delay Prison Sentence

A federal appeals court ordered Steve Bannon to start serving his prison sentence for contempt of Congress, denying a delay.

Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon's prison sentence

Federal appeals court rejected Steve Bannon's bid to stay out of prison pending appeal of his conviction for defying a subpoena.

Appeals Court Dismisses Steve Bannon's Bid To Delay Prison Sentence

A federal appeals court ordered Steve Bannon to start serving his prison sentence for contempt of Congress, denying a delay.
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