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US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Judge Says ICE Can Continue to Ban Toothbrushes at Immigration Lock-up

ICE allowed to ban toothbrushes for detainees at 26 Federal Plaza, despite being available at other facilities.
US politics
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Judge tosses 1983 NC State team's suit vs. NCAA

A judge dismissed a lawsuit by the 1983 NC State men's basketball team regarding name, image, and likeness compensation.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

No charges for L.A. County deputy who shot man in back as he lay on pavement

The investigation revealed that when Deputy Yen Liu approached Adrian Abelar, the latter had already discarded a weapon and was face down on the pavement. Despite this, Liu fired at point-blank range, claiming self-defense against perceived threats, which ultimately led prosecutors to rule out criminal charges.
Los Angeles
#trademark-law
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

First degree murder conviction thrown out over deaf interpretation, SJC rules

The Supreme Judicial Court ordered a new trial for Sammy Lozada due to inadequate translation services for a deaf witness.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

A Court Just Ruled Cops Can't Stop-and-Frisk You-If They Suspect a Gun

The Fifth Circuit is considered the most extremist Republican court in the U.S., influencing bigotry and legal decisions in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
#supreme-court
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
LGBT

US Supreme Court backs Tennessee youth transgender care ban DW 06/18/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, ruling it constitutional under the 14th Amendment.
fromThe American Conservative
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court Issues Midnight Order to Pause Deportations

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted deportations under the Alien Enemies Act amid an ongoing lawsuit.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

2nd Circuit decision upholding New York's gun liability law is 'massive victory,' state AG says

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New York's gun nuisance law, imposing liability on the gun industry for misconduct in sales and marketing, is valid and enforceable.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Federal Judge Blocks Attack on Planned Parenthood in Trump-GOP Budget Law

A federal judge temporarily blocked a Medicaid funding ban for Planned Parenthood, signaling ongoing legal battles over reproductive rights.
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

X Wins Free Speech Case in Australia

In a victory for free speech, X has won its legal challenge against the Australian eSafety Commissioner's demand to censor a user's post about gender ideology. The post is part of a broader political discussion involving issues of public interest that are subject to legitimate debate.
US politics
#affordable-care-act
Washington DC
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

EV Charger Funding Finally Gets Some Good News

A federal judge ruled against Trump's freeze on EV charger funding, ensuring continuation of billions for fast-charging infrastructure.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

German business morale reaches highest level in a year amid hopes for economic boost.
Court overturns ban on far-right magazine Compact, citing permissible criticism.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trans, Nonbinary People Win Key Court Victory on Passport Rights

The ruling reflects a significant win for transgender rights, highlighting a legal acknowledgement of gender identity in passport identification and a challenge against discriminatory government policies.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US supreme court upholds Tennessee ban on youth gender-affirming care

Under Tennessee's law, someone assigned female at birth could not be prescribed testosterone, but someone assigned male at birth could receive those drugs.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he's never seen such discrimination in 40 years

Federal judge rules Trump's grant cancellations illegal, citing arbitrary actions and potential discrimination.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

No charges to be filed in Redwood City jail inmate's death

No criminal charges will be filed in the overdose death of inmate Kyle Harrison, as his death was ruled accidental.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Analyzed Every Gun Case Since Bruen. The Result Is Horrifying.

Judge Reeves ruled the federal ban on machine guns unconstitutional, citing recent Supreme Court precedent.
The ruling reflects a growing trend of invalidating gun laws post-Bruen, impacting various firearm restrictions.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government

A federal judge has paused Trump's federal government overhaul due to lack of authority without Congressional approval.
US news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Federal judge blocks layoffs and dismantling of U.S. Education Dept.

A federal judge blocked mass layoffs and dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, emphasizing Congress's funding authority.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Campaigner wins court case that could lead to festival ban in London park

Rebekah Shaman, a local resident, expressed concerns about the ecological damage and community disruption caused by the festivals in Brockwell Park, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.
London politics
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Mistrial in Hockey Canada case; process restarts

A judge declared a mistrial in the case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, meaning a new trial will be held.
Canada news
fromPatently-O
4 months ago

"Do it on AI" claims are Abstract Ideas

The Federal Circuit's decision underscores that merely applying generic machine learning techniques without improvements to the models themselves does not qualify for patent eligibility.
Intellectual property law
#ohio-law
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional

A federal judge struck down Ohio's law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media, citing constitutional concerns.
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