Manhattan DA’s office seeks to reinstate conviction in Etan Patz murder case after appeals court reversed decision
Prosecutors Seek to Reinstate Murder Conviction in High-Profile Case Prosecutors in New York have filed a petition with the Supreme Court to restore the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez, a former bodega clerk connected to the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Ethan Patz. This move comes after a federal court overturned Hernandez’s conviction in July, surprising […]
An Appeals Court Splits on Blocking Trump’s Efforts to Dismiss a Federal Governor
Appeals Court Ruling on Fed Governor’s Position A federal appeals court made a split decision on Monday, stopping President Donald J. Trump from immediately removing Fed Governor Lisa D. Cook. Critics of the ruling argue that it misjudged both constitutional principles and basic logic. In a ruling released on Monday night, the U.S. Court of […]
Appeals Court Confirms Trump Has the Authority to Terminate Protected Status for 430,000 Migrants
Federal Appeals Court Rules on Immigration Program A federal appeals court announced on Friday that President Trump is allowed to terminate the protected status for about 430,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). This decision overturned a previous ruling made by a judge in Washington, D.C., who had blocked the administration’s attempt to […]
W.H.O. Appeals to Taliban to Allow Female Aid Workers for Earthquake Survivors
WHO Appeals for Female Travel and Aid in Afghanistan After Earthquake The World Health Organization (WHO) made a call on Monday to the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan, urging them to allow women to travel without needing male guardians and to supply humanitarian assistance to female earthquake victims. This comes in the wake of the devastating […]
Meghan Markle’s family issues persist as her half-sister appeals in court.
Meghan Markle’s Ongoing Family Conflicts Meghan Markle is still grappling with familial issues long after her departure from royal duties. A notable source of tension is her estranged sister, Samantha Markle. In 2022, Samantha initiated a lawsuit against Meghan, claiming defamation following remarks made during interviews, including one with Oprah Winfrey. However, the court dismissed […]
Appeals court rejects states’ challenge to Trump administration’s probationary employee dismissals
A federal appeals court committee ruled on Monday in favor of the Trump administration, dismissing a lawsuit from the Democratic Attorney General regarding the mass terminations of probation employees. The court found there was no basis for a legal challenge to the state’s actions. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit overturned a […]
Alligator Alcatraz Remains Open After Appeals Court Intervenes
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced that the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a previous ruling regarding the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, allowing it to remain operational while legal matters continue. DeSantis stated that at the Alcatraz detention facility in Crocodile, “The mission continues,” following a decision from a lower […]
Federal appeals court stops the shutdown and removal of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Appeals Court Halts Order to Dismantle Immigration Detention Facility A federal appeals court has blocked a judge’s ruling that required Florida and the Trump administration to cease operations at a controversial immigration detention center known as “Crocodile Alcatraz.” The decision came down on Thursday. In a 2-1 ruling, judges from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court […]
Trump appeals to the Supreme Court for approval of tariffs.
Justice Department Seeks Supreme Court’s Support for Trump’s Tariffs On Wednesday, the Justice Department urged the Supreme Court to reinstate President Trump’s tariffs, which were recently struck down by a lower court. Last week, most of Trump’s tariffs were invalidated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in a 7-4 ruling. The […]
Trump administration seeks expedited Supreme Court decision on tariffs case after defeat in appeals court
Trump Administration Challenges Tariffs in Supreme Court This Wednesday, the Trump administration took its fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court, urging the justices to quickly affirm that the president has the authority to impose significant trade penalties under federal law. The government is seeking a reversal of a Court of Appeals decision that deemed […]