#federal-courts

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Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Law

Texas immigration ruling puts spotlight on nation's most conservative federal appeals court

5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is a destination for conservative legal strategies.
Pattern of conservative opposition in federal district courts in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Judicial Conference Shocked SHOCKED To Find Forum Shopping In This Establishment

Rogue judges appointed by Trump issue controversial rulings
Judicial reforms aim to enhance transparency and fairness in case assignment process [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Alina Habba Goes Full Lionel Hutz In Latest Trump Trial

Alina Habba's swimsuit mishap is not discussed on the show
Discussion of Trump's lawyer and a racial discrimination lawsuit against Troutman Pepper
Investigation into Clarence Thomas by federal courts [ more ]
Slate Magazine
6 months ago
Law

Trump's Attempt to Delay His Jan. 6 Trial Receives a Double Blow

Two federal courts rejected Donald Trump's claims of immunity from legal process, reinforcing that no one, including a former president, can evade the law.
The rulings strengthen the upcoming criminal case against Trump for inciting violence on January 6th. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

G.O.P.-Led States, Claiming Invasion,' Push to Expand Power to Curb Immigration

Republican lawmakers in multiple states are trying to adopt laws similar to Texas empowering police to arrest undocumented migrants, echoing the immigration focus of the 2024 presidential election. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
US Elections

GOP Bill Aims to Protect Trump From Current and Future State-Based Criminal Court Cases

The bill to move Trump's case is unlikely to pass due to Republican opposition. [ more ]
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