Kelsey Fitzsimmons confronts the officer who shot her in court.
Trial of Massachusetts Officer Involves Conflicting Accounts A Massachusetts state trooper, Kelsey Fitzsimmons, testified at her trial that during a confrontation last year she was attempting to kill her fiancé by staring at a fellow officer who ended up shooting her in the chest. Fitzsimmons, who serves as a police officer in North Andover, faced […]
Ohio GOP Supreme Court candidate asserts she was ‘never’ appointed by any Democrat — but official records indicate differently
An Ohio Republican nominee for the Supreme Court is facing significant criticism after stating during their campaign that they were never appointed by the Democratic Party, a claim contradicted by available evidence. Colleen O’Donnell, a former Franklin County Justice Court Judge, is raising eyebrows with her comments about transparency in what is turning out to […]
Gregg Jarrett Explains Why Supreme Court Justices Will Not Support Mail-In Ballots Following Election Day
Supreme Court Skepticism on Counting Late Mail-in Ballots On Monday, legal analyst Greg Jarrett expressed that he anticipates skepticism from the Supreme Court regarding the counting of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, referencing state laws that permit this practice. The Court seems poised to restrict states’ abilities to include these late-arriving ballots, highlighting […]
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 […]