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US Supreme Court Upholds Biden-era Regulation Of 'Ghost Guns'

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Biden-era federal regulation of untraceable "ghost guns" -- firearms sold in easy-to-assemble kits -- in a defeat for the powerful gun lobby.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

Judge Orders Rhode Island Town To Return Secretly Seized Land to Affordable Housing Developer

Plus: the federal government tries to stiff landlords over eviction moratorium one last time, the Supreme Court declines to take up eminent domain case, and starter home bills advance in Arizona and Texas.

Reason · Mar 25, 2025

This decade-long climate lawsuit saw its plaintiffs grow from children into adults. Now, it is over

The case has inspired similar climate legal action on behalf of young people across the United States.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

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A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government's role in climate change violated their constitutional rights

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

GOP-appointed judge stops Texas college from banning its drag show

A federal judge has ruled that a drag show at Texas A&M University can go on as scheduled this week despite a Board of Regents effort to ban it

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Texas’ DEI bans: What to know about the term and the debate

Diversity, equity and inclusion has become highly politicized — and there’s no standard definition for what it is.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 24, 2025

In Texas, Christian right grows confident and assertive

Emboldened by court rulings and election victories, the Christian right is outspoken as it pushes its moral views through the Texas Legislature.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17, 2025

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Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship

All 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only congressional elections.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2025

A South Carolina man is set to become the first executed by firing squad in 15 years

A South Carolina man convicted of murder is scheduled to be executed by firing squad Friday night

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid To Freeze $2 Bn In Foreign Aid

A divided US Supreme Court handed a legal defeat to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, rejecting his bid to freeze some $2 billion in foreign aid payments.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2025

Judge Rules Trump's Attempt to Fire Federal Watchdog 'Unlawful'

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to remove the head of a watchdog agency.

Latin Times · Mar 2, 2025

US Supreme Court Orders New Trial For Richard Glossip

Richard Glossip granted new trial by US Supreme Court due to false testimony in 1998 murder conviction. Oklahoma AG considering retrial options.

Tennessee Supreme Court Rules State Can Revoke Personalized '69' License Plate Because It's Government Speech

Most courts have ruled that vanity license plates are private speech and protected from viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment.

Reason · Feb 27, 2025

US Supreme Court pauses Federal Court's order on Trump Administration foreign aid

US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday briefly paused a midnight deadline for the Donald Trump administration to unfreeze nearly USD 2 billion in foreign aid payments. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 27, 2025

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The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

How the Supreme Court of the United States and federal courts work and affect Texans

Here’s how federal courts help determine the fate of controversial issues, such as immigration laws, in Texas and beyond.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 25, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas death row inmate’s appeal for DNA test of evidence

Ruben Gutierrez wants to be able to sue prosecutors to compel them to test evidence that he says will prove he did not kill a Brownsville woman in 1998.

Supreme Court Declines Pro-Life Challenge Against Abortion Clinic Restrictions

U.S. Supreme Court declines pro-life challenge on abortion clinic protest restrictions, sparking debate on free speech rights.

Controversial State Abortion Bills Spark National Debate

Legislative debates on abortion rights in the U.S. raise concerns about extreme measures targeting women.

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Interim US Attorney Launches Investigation Into Political Threats

Interim US attorney launches 'Operation Whirlwind' to investigate threats against the president and allies, focusing on individuals like Chuck Schumer.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025

A short history of the separation of powers: from Cicero’s Rome to Trump’s America

In the four weeks since he was inaugurated for his second term as US president, Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders – many of which are now the subject of legal challenges on the grounds they exceed his authority under the US constitution. As a result, some will…

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

Judge denies death row inmate’s plea to face firing squad because lethal injection could cause ‘pain’

A federal judge has ruled against a man on Georgia’s death row who argued that lethal injection could cause him excruciating pain and suggested a firing squad as an alternative

The Texas Tribune · Feb 13, 2025

Texas executes inmate who killed two men in Killeen in 2004

In his final statement, Richard Tabler asked for forgiveness from his victims’ family members, some of whom reportedly witnessed his death.

The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025

Why federal courts are unlikely to save democracy from Trump’s and Musk’s attacks

State governments, community groups, advocacy nonprofits and regular Americans have filed a large and growing number of federal lawsuits opposing President Donald Trump’s barrage of executive orders and policy statements. Some of his actions have been put on hold by the federal courts, at least temporarily.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12, 2025

In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say courts are now on their side

Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious right feel empowered by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

Reason · Feb 12, 2025

Presidents Should Not Ignore Court Rulings

Vice President J.D. Vance believes presidents can ignore the courts in some situations. Are we heading for a constitutional crisis?

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