Supreme Court appears divided over state bans on gender-affirming medical care for minors
The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on the constitutionality of a state law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, a politically charged issue dealing with transgender rights. The justices heard tense oral arguments lasting about two and a half hours over a challenge to Tennessee's law. At issue is the Equal Protection Clause, which requires […]
Transgender rights case lands at Supreme Court amid debate over ban on medical treatments for minors
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday in the second major transgender rights case against a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The justices' decision, which was not expected for months, joins similar laws in 25 other states and other efforts to regulate the lives of transgender people, including the sports they can participate […]
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in case on banning transgender surgeries
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday in a high-profile case over the right of transgender minors to receive gender transition care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, making it one of the most high-profile and potentially The case is scheduled to be heard before the Supreme Court in one case that could […]
Trans Powerlifter Takes Discrimination Suit to Minnesota Supreme Court
A transgender powerlifter's discrimination lawsuit made it all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Jaycee Cooper, a man who identifies as a woman, filed a discrimination lawsuit against USA Powerlifting in 2021 after the organization rejected Cooper from the women's team three years ago. Fox News outlined its history as follows: Cooper said in […]
Fani Willis dealt blow in court over Trump case
A Georgia judge has accused Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Williams of failing to respond to requests under the Open Records Act (ORA) in a communication with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on January 6th. He ordered that records concerning the matter be handed over. The nonprofit Judicial Watch […]
Appeals court rules US can deport illegal immigrants despite local objections in win for incoming Trump admin
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can continue to use the Seattle airport for charter deportation flights, a federal appeals court has ruled, in a win for President-elect Trump's administration. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling challenges then-President Trump's immigration policies, saying King County, Washington, violated a contract by banning deportations at King County […]
Daniel Penny closing arguments bring pressure to NYC court
pressure. The Daniel Penny manslaughter trial in lower Manhattan is in jeopardy. The defense is trying to protect his freedom and honor by convincing the jury that he was innocent and was just trying to help a fellow New Yorker. And it's closing in on embattled Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg, whose crime-fighting policies helped shape […]
Supreme Court grapples with flavored vape ban: Key takeaways
The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments on federal regulation of flavored e-cigarettes in a case pitting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against two e-cigarette companies. The justices considered whether the agency acted lawfully when it denied applications from companies selling fruity and dessert-flavored liquids for electronic nicotine products. The FDA determined that this […]
Elon Musk Seeks Court Injunction to Block OpenAI’s Conversion to For-Profit Entity
Elon Musk has filed a petition in federal court for a preliminary injunction to prevent OpenAI from becoming a fully commercial enterprise. CNBC report In the latest development in the ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI, lawyers representing Musk, his AI startup xAI, and former OpenAI board member Sivon Gillis have filed a […]
Protesters Chant ‘Guilty!’ as Daniel Penny Enters NY Court, Manslaughter Trial Nears End
Demonstrators shouted “Guilty!” On Monday, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny appeared in court for trial in the strangulation death of Jordan Neely in New York City. It was just before Penny arrived. closed The arguments will be heard by a 12-member jury in a manslaughter trial in Manhattan Supreme Court. new york post Reported: […]