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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
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first-amendment
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Law

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 [ more ]
Maryland Matters
4 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
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donald-trump
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Law

What happens next in Trump's immunity case?

The federal appeals court in Washington is hearing arguments on Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for election tampering.
The court is expected to make a decision quickly and if they rule against Trump, he may appeal to the Supreme Court. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Law

Trump expected to attend appeals court hearing on presidential immunity

Former President Trump is expected to appear at a federal appeals court hearing regarding his claim of presidential immunity in his 2020 election interference case.
The trial for the election interference case has been paused as Trump's appeal makes its way through the courts. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Rants Into The Dead of Night About Criminal Immunity Appeal Claims Biden in Danger If He Loses

Former President Donald Trump is ranting about his criminal presidential immunity appeal and claims President Joe Biden will be in danger of being indicted if the appeal fails.
Trump is using his Truth Social platform to express his opinions and intentions, including his plan to attend the Federal Appeals Court Arguments on Presidential Immunity in Washington, D.C. [ more ]
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biden-administr
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Law

Texas emergency rooms are not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal court rules

The Biden administration cannot use a 1986 emergency care law to require Texas hospitals to provide abortions for women whose lives are at risk due to pregnancy.
Abortion restrictions have resulted in numerous cases being brought to state and federal courts since the U.S. Supreme Court ended abortion rights in 2022. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Law

Court Says Texas Can Ban Certain Emergency Abortions. What That Means

Texas hospitals cannot be required to perform emergency abortions, according to a federal appeals court ruling.
The court found that the Biden Administration's guidance on providing abortions exceeded its authority and went against state laws. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Law

Federal appeals court rules Biden admin can't force Texas doctors to perform emergency abortions

A federal appeals court ruled that the Biden administration cannot compel emergency room doctors in Texas to perform abortions.
The court ruled that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) does not mandate physicians to provide abortions as part of stabilizing treatment. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

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. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Law

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 [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

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 [ more ]
ABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Law

California's Ban on Guns in Most Public Places Is Blocked Again

A federal appeals court has ruled that California cannot enforce its ban on guns in most public places.
The case centers on Senate Bill 2, a state law that sets restrictions on gun ownership, including a ban on firearms in various public locations. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
Law

N.Y. can enforce gun bans in 'sensitive locations,' requiring 'good moral character,' court rules

A federal appeals court upheld certain gun laws in New York, including bans on firearms in specific locations and requirements for handgun owners.
The court also struck down some aspects of New York's new gun rules, such as the ban on bringing firearms into houses of worship. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
5 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

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 [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
LawSites
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
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. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
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