Court of Appeals declares Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that Louisiana’s law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools and state-funded universities is unconstitutional. Judges from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision, stating the law violated the separation of church and state. This legal challenge began last June […]
Harvard secures court ruling permitting international students during Trump controversy
Announcement Regarding Harvard University Contract On Friday, President Trump indicated that an announcement about a contract with Harvard University, specifically concerning international student policies, is expected within the week. “Many have inquired about what’s happening with Harvard’s significant misconduct that we’ve been addressing,” Trump shared. “We’ve been in close discussions with Harvard, and it seems […]
Court Ruling May Lead to Trouble for DC Law Permitting Noncitizens to Vote
Court Revives Legal Challenge on Non-Citizen Voting in D.C. An appeals court has recently reinstated discussions around laws that permit non-citizens, including undocumented immigrants, to participate in local elections. A judge appointed by Obama in March 2024 dismissed attempts by plaintiffs to challenge the District’s law allowing certain non-citizens to vote in local elections. However, […]
Court Directs ICE To Free Ivy League Protest Leader Mahmoud Khalil
Federal Judge Orders Release of Columbia University Activist A federal judge in New Jersey has directed that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University alumnus and activist, be released from his detention in Louisiana. Judge Michael Fabiartz granted a request from Khalil’s lawyer, emphasizing that his detention was “very unusual.” The judge noted that while immigration proceedings […]
Court orders release of ex-Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil
Judge Orders Release of Former Activist On Friday, a federal judge mandated the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder from Columbia University and a former pro-Palestinian activist, who has been in custody for over three months. US District Judge Michael Fabiartz stated that Khalil was not a “complete suspension” regarding flight risk or […]
Supreme Court allows terror lawsuits against Palestinian groups
Supreme Court Allows Family to Seek Justice for Terror Attack Over six years after the politically charged murder of a Jewish American in the West Bank, the Supreme Court has now opened the door for his family to pursue legal action in the United States. On Friday, the Court issued a unanimous ruling supporting a […]
Shedeur Sanders Did Not Show Up in Court for Two Traffic Violations
Cleveland Browns Rookie Chedur Sanders Misses Court Appearance After Traffic Violations Chedur Sanders, a rookie with the Cleveland Browns and son of NFL legend Dion Sanders, did not show up for court following two traffic violations. Reports indicate that he was caught speeding over 100 mph in a 60 mph zone, according to police records […]
Supreme Court will not determine if it will address Trump’s tariffs before the summer break
Supreme Court Declines to Address Tariff Challenge Before Summer Recess On Friday, the Supreme Court turned down requests from two small businesses to determine whether to address President Trump’s emergency tariffs prior to the upcoming summer break. The businesses argue that the significant effects of these tariffs on the economy warrant immediate judicial consideration, rather […]
Governor Newsom Faces Setback: Appeals Court Challenges Anti-Trump Narrative, According to Jonathan Turley
Court Ruling Impacts National Guard Response to Los Angeles Riots Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, expressed surprise over a recent injunction that prevented the National Guard from being activated to address the riots in Los Angeles. He emphasized the significance of a ruling from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals […]
Court decision unfavorable for FDA, EPA
Happy Friday! Tonight marks the summer solstice. Did anyone manage to capture those intense thunderstorms in D.C. yesterday? They were something else. Here’s what we’re covering today: Supreme Court decisions impacting FDA and EPA Trump’s pursuit of a 2020 election review Senator’s perspective on the “Big and Beautiful” bill ChatGPT’s effects on critical thinking Supreme […]