Supreme Court Appears Willing To Scrutinize Important Election Rule Favored By Democrats
The Supreme Court seems inclined to restrict states’ capacity to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. Several justices expressed concerns that counting these late ballots might create complications, asking who could submit them and how to manage perceptions of potential fraud. “When will we know if the choice is final?” Justice Clarence Thomas […]
Intuit wins court case against the FTC, lifting limits on “free” TurboTax advertisements.
Fifth Circuit Ruling on FTC’s False Advertising Claim The Fifth Circuit has determined that the FTC’s claim regarding false advertising “represents a traditional exercise of law and equity, thereby enabling a private right to seek judgment in an Article III court.” The court dismissed the FTC’s stance that these claims are tied to public rights […]
Supreme Court examines important mail-in ballot issue ahead of Election Day
Supreme Court May Overturn Mail-In Ballot Laws The conservative majority of the Supreme Court seems ready to challenge state laws allowing mail-in ballots to be counted even after Election Day. This lawsuit, which could impact voting regulations for millions, comes just months before the 2026 midterm elections. At the center of the debate is a […]
Supreme Court supports officer in qualified immunity case, overturning previous court ruling
Supreme Court Ruling on Qualified Immunity This week, the Supreme Court made a significant ruling regarding qualified immunity, which originated from protests that occurred over a decade ago. On Monday, the Court issued a judgment in the case Zorn vs. Linton, asserting that a sergeant of the Vermont State Police is entitled to qualified immunity […]
Eric Swalwell finds out outcome of his California governor campaign after court decision on lawsuit
California Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Eric Swalwell On Monday, a Sacramento judge dismissed a lawsuit aimed at disqualifying U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell from California’s gubernatorial race, which raised concerns about his residency in the state. The judge ruled that the lawsuit was procedurally flawed. Judge Chelean W.L. Chan determined that Joel Gilbert, a right-wing filmmaker […]
Court prevents Trump from sending Abrego Garcia to Liberia, for the time being
A federal judge issued a temporary halt on Monday to the Trump administration’s initiative to deport Salvadoran immigrant Kilmer Abrego Garcia from the U.S. to a third nation, effectively pausing plans to send him to Liberia. This interim decision from U.S. District Judge Paula Kishinis extends two previous orders that prevented Abrego-Garcia’s deportation to a […]
Court supports officer in protest-related incident, reinforcing qualified immunity
The Supreme Court decided on Monday that a sergeant from the Vermont State Police deserves qualified immunity in a case brought by protesters who claimed they were harmed when officers used wristlocks to remove them from a sit-in at the state Capitol. In a per curiam opinion that did not identify specific justices, the court […]
Court documents: Trump administration seeks to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to Liberia
Deportation of Salvadoran Citizen Abrego Garcia in Question The Trump administration is set to deport Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, from the United States to Liberia. On Friday, the White House submitted a motion in a Maryland federal court asking a judge to lift two restraining orders concerning Abrego-Garcia. The administration argued that one […]
Joseph Duggar agrees to go to court for molestation charges while family shares their thoughts.
A booking video has come out following Joseph Duggar’s decision to forgo his extradition hearing in Arkansas, meaning he will be sent to Florida to face child molestation charges. Joseph, known for his role in “19 Kids and Counting,” was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child under 12, as well as lewd and […]
Court Approves Street Preacher’s Free Speech Appeal
Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Preacher’s Challenge on First Amendment Grounds The Supreme Court has, on Friday, agreed to let a Mississippi street preacher’s First Amendment case move forward. Gabriel Olivier was convicted for preaching outside a “designated protest area” in a public amphitheater and subsequently, he filed a lawsuit in 2021 to block the enforcement […]