Texas Supreme Court upholds state ban on gender transition treatment for minors
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state’s ban on sex-reassignment treatments for children, allowing the state to remain one of at least 25 states and the largest to have restrictions on such treatments. The law, which takes effect on September 1, 2023, bans children under the age of 18 from undergoing hormone therapy, […]
Texas Supreme Court Upholds State’s Ban on Sex Changes for Minors
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday upheld a state order banning puberty suppressants, hormone therapy and other so-called gender-affirming treatments for children. 8-1 VerdictThe State Supreme Court of Texas Law The law, which came into force in September 2023, went against a woman’s right to decide whether or not to provide medical care for her […]
Assistant district attorney resigns, accused of being drunk in Miss. court
A Mississippi assistant district attorney has been charged with contempt of court after appearing in court “visibly intoxicated” and speaking incoherently, authorities said. According to documents, DeSoto County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Waller, 56, was arrested Thursday around 5 p.m. Retrieved by WREG. He resigned on Friday. “This morning, I accepted Mr. Waller’s resignation, effective […]
Gavin Newsom praises Supreme Court decision allowing cities to prohibit homeless people from sleeping in public spaces
California Governor Gavin Newsom Decision to split The Supreme Court ruled that cities can ban homeless people from sleeping or camping in public spaces. The 6-3 ruling overturned a lower court order, finding that such a ban violated the Eighth Amendment. “Sleep is a biological necessity, not a crime.” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority […]
Majority of Americans Support Restrictions on Abortion As Nation Awaits Supreme Court Ruling
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes As the nation awaits a landmark abortion ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, newly released polling data show that the majority of Americans support limits on abortion. Convention of States Action, along with the Trafalgar group, released a new poll showing that 57.6% of Americans say “abortion should only be […]
Steve Bannon to Report to Prison after Supreme Court Denies Request
Stephen K. Bannon, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, is expected to be jailed by Monday, July 1, after the Supreme Court rejected his request to remain behind bars pending the outcome of his appeals. supreme court issued The statement was a one-sentence denial, saying simply that Bannon’s “application for release pending appeal” […]
Supreme Court Deals Biggest Blow in 80 Years to Administrative State
WASHINGTON, DC – Federal agencies suffered a major blow to their regulatory powers on Friday when the Supreme Court overturned a ruling. ChevronThe case follows decades of federal courts leaving it up to agencies to interpret the laws they enforce. When Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in as the majority opinionIf the court finds […]
Court rules Adam Silver should settle Knicks-Raptors lawsuit
The ball is now in the NBA’s court. The nasty dispute between the Raptors and Knicks should be resolved by Commissioner Adam Silver, not in federal court, according to an order filed Friday by Southern District Judge Jessica Clark and obtained by The Washington Post. The ruling went against the wishes of the Knicks, who […]
Arizona Gets a Win in Court Challenge to Biden COVID Funds Tax Restriction
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes A federal appellate court dealt President Joe Biden a loss Thursday, ruling that Arizona can challenge the administration’s rule prohibiting states from using COVID-19 funds to lower taxes. Biden rallied support and passed the American Rescue Plan Act in March of last year. That law provided funding for states to […]
ICC decision on Netanyahu arrest warrant may be delayed by UK | International criminal court
The British government’s intervention at the International Criminal Court is expected to delay a decision on whether an arrest warrant can be issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on suspicion of war crimes in Gaza. International Criminal Court judges ruled on Thursday to allow Britain to make legal arguments in the case as they […]