“Complete fool” and “extremely foolish” to use a phone, court documents indicate
Contentious Campaigning for California’s Next Governor The race for California’s governorship is getting a bit turbulent. Katie Porter, a candidate and current congresswoman, has found herself back in the news as tales of her tumultuous past, including an incident where she allegedly hurled mashed potatoes at her ex-husband during a disagreement, resurface. Amid a flurry […]
Court Declares Washington Law Compelling Priests to Disclose Confessions Unconstitutional
Federal Court Rules on Clergy Reporting Law A federal court decided on Friday that a recent law mandating clergy to report suspected child abuse might infringe on the First Amendment rights, favoring Catholic priests in Washington state who argue that confessions should remain confidential. Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson signed the bill in May, claiming it […]
Supreme Court Considers Racial Discrimination Case Involving USPS
Some bizarre lawsuits end up at the highest court in the country. Levene Konan claims that USPS workers actively chose not to deliver mail to her two rental properties because, well, they weren’t comfortable with the idea of a Black person owning a home while renting a room to a white person. The Supreme Court […]
Aaron Phypers alleged to have shared Denise Richards’ nude photos in court
Denise Richards Testifies Against Estranged Husband Aaron Phypers LOS ANGELES — Denise Richards is facing some tough moments as she relives painful experiences from her past. On Wednesday, the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum filed a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers. This action came on July 17, during their ongoing […]
Texas appeals court again delays execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case
Execution of Robert Roberson Suspended Again The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has once again postponed the execution of Robert Roberson, just days before he was set to become the first inmate in the U.S. to be executed for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. This latest intervention also highlights […]
Lawyer Clarifies Free Speech to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Begins New Term Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has returned from her summer break and is diving into the new term with her usual analytical perspective. Jackson, along with her fellow justices, recently engaged in oral arguments on several cases, including Chiles v. Salazar. During a session this Tuesday, one […]
Supreme Court Seems Doubtful About Colorado’s Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’
Supreme Court Reviews Colorado’s Counselor Law The Supreme Court convened Tuesday to discuss a lawsuit challenging a Colorado law mandating that counselors adopt an affirmative-only stance regarding sexuality and gender identity. In 2019, Colorado, along with over 20 other states, implemented a law that bans “conversion therapy,” which includes outdated and unethical practices like electroshock […]
Appeals court grants Trump authority over Oregon National Guard, but deployment is still prohibited.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday lifted a judge’s order that had prevented President Trump from activating members of the Oregon National Guard for federal duties. However, he may not deploy them just yet. This temporary administrative stay puts a halt to U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut’s ruling that blocked the federalization of the National […]
Supreme Court may support GOP representative’s challenge to Illinois mail-in voting regulations in case with significant election consequences
Supreme Court Considers Election Law Challenges WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seems ready to approve various challenges from political candidates regarding election laws, a decision that could significantly shape the presidential election in 2028. Many justices indicated support for Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), who is pushing for a lawsuit against an Illinois law that permits […]
Redistricting May Lead to 19 Additional Republican House Seats if Supreme Court Rules Favorably
Potential Supreme Court Impact on Republican Gains in Redistricting A recent report released on Wednesday suggests that if the Supreme Court decides to invalidate certain civil rights-era laws, Republicans could potentially add 19 new districts to their advantage. The high court is set to reconsider Louisiana vs. Curry, a significant case that could eliminate Article […]