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fromAbove the Law
4 hours ago

Morning Docket: 04.24.26 - Above the Law

The Justice Department has charged a soldier who allegedly made $400,000 by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, raising eyebrows over the integrity of such financial activities.
Law
SF parents
fromPadailypost
16 hours ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Trump DOJ Indicts Civil Rights Group For Working To Take Down Hate Groups - Above the Law

The SPLC faces serious legal charges while its work against hate groups has been significant for decades.
#lgbtq-rights
Education
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool

The Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ children can be denied access to public preschool programs by religious schools.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool

The Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ children can be denied access to public preschool programs by religious schools.
#supreme-court
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
NYC parents

SCOTUS will hear Catholic schools' plea for public funds despite ban on kids with LGBTQ+ parents - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Supreme Court says police officer is immune from misconduct claim by protester

The Supreme Court granted qualified immunity to a Vermont officer accused of using excessive force on a nonviolent protester during a 2015 sit-in.
Intellectual property law
frompatentlyo.com
1 month ago

Knowledge Isn't Enough: The Supreme Court Rejects Expansive Theory of Secondary Copyright Liability

The Supreme Court ruled that ISPs cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringement solely based on knowledge of the infringement.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

SCOTUS will hear Catholic schools' plea for public funds despite ban on kids with LGBTQ+ parents - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case involving anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools seeking funding despite violating nondiscrimination provisions.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Twisted Its Cop Immunity Doctrine in an Even More Violent Direction

The Supreme Court vacated a decision allowing a lawsuit against police for excessive force in the death of Roy Scott.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Rules Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Violates Free Speech Rights

The Supreme Court ruled that a Colorado ban on conversion therapy violates free speech rights, allowing a discredited practice against medical recommendations.
Intellectual property law
frompatentlyo.com
1 month ago

Knowledge Isn't Enough: The Supreme Court Rejects Expansive Theory of Secondary Copyright Liability

The Supreme Court ruled that ISPs cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringement solely based on knowledge of the infringement.
#first-amendment
fromThe Verge
6 days ago
US politics

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

fromEngadget
5 days ago
US politics

Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

US politics
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

The Trump Administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps, according to Judge Alonso.
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
5 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
US politics
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

A judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's pressure to remove ICE monitoring apps from platforms.
Law
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

Federal appeals court supports injunction against ICE in L.A. Press Club lawsuit

A federal judge ruled to limit DHS's use of force against journalists and protesters during ICE raids, affirming First Amendment rights.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.23.26 - Above the Law

The Republican county judge's persistent efforts to block Virginia's redistricting have been met with repeated rejections from the state supreme court, raising concerns about judicial overreach.
Law
#free-speech
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

The DTSA's Missing Preemption: Does 1835(b) Bind State Courts?

The Defend Trade Secrets Act's provision 18 U.S.C. § 1835(b) enhances confidentiality rights for trade secret owners in federal cases.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
US news
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest

Strahler was arrested for creating and distributing AI-generated nudes, becoming the first convicted under the Take It Down Act.
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

Barry v. DePuy Returns: En Banc Petition Tests EcoFactor's Reach on Rule 702 Gatekeeping

Judge Stark's majority treated the challenged testimony as a permissible application of the court's claim construction and treated the survey expert's methodological problems as questions of weight for the jury.
Intellectual property law
#doj
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.22.26 - Above the Law

DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly funding infiltration of hate groups.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
US politics
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking info about RI voters

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit for detailed voter data from Rhode Island, citing federal law and privacy concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Supreme Court arguments make it clear that FCC fines are "nonbinding"

FCC fines require court enforcement and are nonbinding unless upheld by a jury.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Irrelevant?' Justice Alito Grills ACLU Lawyer Over Key Precedent in Citizenship Case

Ask any American what our citizenship rule is and they'll tell you, everyone born here is a citizen alike. That rule was enshrined in the 14th Amendment to put it out of reach of any government official to destroy.
Social justice
#press-freedom
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

"Colorado may regard its policy as essential to public health and safety. Certainly, censorious governments throughout history have believed the same. But the First Amendment stands as a shield against any effort to enforce orthodoxy in thought or speech in this country."
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Elie Honig Shreds Trump DOJ's Bogus Argument' That Pam Bondi Can't Comply With Subpoena

A subpoena is simply a command to a witness to provide relevant information, if they have any. As we sit here right now, former attorney general Pam Bondi has the exact same information that she had a week ago when she was still the sitting AG.
US politics
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

John Eastman Is The Most Persecuted Man Since Jesus - Just Ask Him, He'll Tell You! - Above the Law

John Eastman has been disbarred for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, drawing comparisons to Jesus from his supporters.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.09.26 - Above the Law

Anthropic's request for a stay regarding autonomous weapons was denied, indicating challenges in the legal arguments presented.
#ice
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

ICE Might Be Violating America's Other Bill of Rights

ICE and CBP have faced criticism for excessive force and violations of rights, prompting legal challenges under the Fourth Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In rare move, ICE drags criminal defendant out of a federal courtroom

ICE agents unexpectedly detained a defendant in a courtroom, raising concerns about the impact on judicial participation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
#mistrial
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

EFF Launches New Fight to Free the Law

Public Resource acquires and makes available online a wide variety of public documents such as tax filings, government-produced videos, and federal rules about safety and product designs. Those rules are initially created through private standards organizations and later incorporated into federal law. Such documents are often difficult to access otherwise, meaning the public cannot read, share, or comment on them.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Rule Of Law Joins America's Dead Pets On The Rainbow Bridge - Above the Law

Trump attorney John Lauro claimed the DOJ improved under Attorney General Pam Bondi, contradicting legal observers who view current conditions as a constitutional crisis threatening prosecutorial independence.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution

Federal agents increasingly evade constitutional accountability; new statutes like California S.B. 747 are needed to enable damages lawsuits against federal officials.
US news
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Recording immigration agents in public is a constitutional right. Here's what the law says. - Poynter

Recording immigration agents in public is protected but contested, with federal claims of criminality clashing with First Amendment protections and courts questioning DHS policies.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Batton plaintiffs lose bid to intervene in Anywhere settlement

Judge Jenkin wrote that the Batton's plaintiffs interests would not be impaired if their motion to intervene was denied, as they would have the opportunity to object to the settlement at the agreement's final approval fairness hearing.
Law
US politics
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.17.26

Multiple legal matters span criminal convictions, disbarment, civil suits, arbitration fights, and judicial rulings involving high-profile figures and institutional lending concerns.
US politics
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.23.26

Legal and ethical controversies span court fights, disciplinary actions, lawsuits, and political maneuvers involving high-profile figures, law firms, and government officials.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.09.26 - Above the Law

After about-face on withdrawing lawsuits against law firms, Justice Department uncorks almost 100 pages of vitriol against federal judges for ruling against the administration generally.
Law
#federal-officer-accountability-act
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Court Rules ICE Can Continue to Imprison Immigrants Without Bond

A federal appeals panel upheld mandatory detention without bond for most undocumented immigrants under IIRIRA, preventing release for tens of thousands held in harsh conditions.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Warrants for Innocent People Are Not Like Warrants for Suspects

As you know, Section 215 authorities are not interpreted in the same way that grand jury subpoena authorities are, and we are concerned that when Justice Department officials suggest that the two authorities are 'analogous' they provide the public with a false understanding of how surveillance is interpreted in practice.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Federal judges may address 'illegitimate forms of criticism and attacks,' according to new ethics opinion

Federal judges may publicly defend the judiciary and speak on judicial independence, but should favor reasoned, nonpartisan, and controlled civic engagement.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

N.Y. judge appears unswayed by Trump bid to move Stormy Daniels hush money case to federal court

Manhattan Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who reserved decision, appeared unswayed by Trump's position, saying he'd sought two bites at the apple by first trying in state court to get his conviction tossed on account of the Supreme Court's July 2024 decision on presidential immunity and, when that didn't work, refocusing efforts in federal court. The judge said the strategy led Trump to miss the 30-day window to raise the matter federally, without a good cause excuse.
US politics
#immigration-enforcement
#fourth-amendment
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Law

US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Law

US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo

Law
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Do Federal Officials Really Have "Absolute Immunity"?

Federal agents killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti during an immigration-enforcement operation in Minneapolis, triggering legal conflict over state ability to investigate or prosecute federal officials.
Law
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Constitution Breakdown #6: Adam Liptak - 99% Invisible

Article III establishes the judicial branch and the Supreme Court; recent Court legacy and structural barriers make reform difficult and shape public perceptions.
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