The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has partially sided with a prospective gun dealer, Cavalier D. Knight, in his legal battle against New York City. The court affirmed the dismissal …
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Administrative LawConstitutional LawCriminal Law
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Miscellaneous Law
Court Affirms Loyola’s Expulsion of Student in Sex Discrimination Case
by Lokesh KumarA federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a former Loyola University Chicago student’s lawsuit, ruling that there wasn’t enough evidence to suggest his expulsion for …
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The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the Ivy League institution of failing to comply with a federal investigation into its admissions process and seeking …
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Military Law
Federal Judge Rules Pentagon Cannot Punish Sen. Mark Kelly Over Military ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Defense cannot discipline Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) for a public video in which he encouraged U.S. service members to refuse unlawful …
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A Washington, D.C. federal grand jury has refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers whom prosecutors sought to charge for urging U.S. military personnel to disobey unlawful orders, handing a significant …
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A federal judge on Monday invalidated a controversial California state law that barred federal officers from wearing masks or other face coverings while enforcing state law or executing civil processes, …
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Health Law
Arizona Judge Strikes Down Abortion Restriction Laws Citing State Constitutional Amendment
by Wei ZhangAn Arizona state court on Friday struck down multiple laws restricting abortion access, ruling they violate a right to abortion enshrined in the state constitution by a voter-approved amendment. The …
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Civil Rights & Liberties
U.S. Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Trump Administration’s DEI Restrictions
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the Trump administration’s effort to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at federal contractors and grant recipients, rejecting a legal challenge brought …
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for California to use a newly drawn congressional district map that could increase Democratic representation in the 2026 midterm elections, rejecting …
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Immigration Law
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Effort to End Protections for 350,000 Haitians
by Aisha KhanA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s bid to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants, a decision that halts the planned rollback of …
