24 states’ attorneys general call on Supreme Court to keep biological boys out of girls sports
Attorneys general from 24 states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling and uphold an Arizona law that bans biological boys from participating in girls' sports teams. The petition was filed after a federal appeals court ruled that the law may violate the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause. “To give girls […]
Supreme Court To Determine Whether Congress Unconstitutionally Granted Powers To The FCC
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to review whether funds administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve telephone and internet service are legal. The court's review is in response to claims that Congress improperly delegated its authority to this independent body. According to to Reuters. The FCC, along with a consortium of interest […]
Facebook must face investor lawsuit, Supreme Court rules
Welcome to The Hill's Technology Newsletter {beacon} technology technology Full text Gallagher not interested in serving as SEC chairman in second Trump administration Dan Gallagher, chief legal officer of financial services company Robinhood, said Friday that he has no interest in serving as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in President-elect Donald […]
Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Facebook owner Meta over securities fraud lawsuit
Michael Lee, founder of Michael Lee Strategy, discusses the decline in Microsoft and Meta stocks and explains why you should invest in these two companies. The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Facebook owner Meta Platforms in a securities fraud case accusing the tech giant of misleading investors in a data collection scandal […]
Jussie Smollett’s conviction for hate crime hoax dismissed in ‘surprising’ 5-0 decision by Illinois Supreme Court
Jussie Smollett's conviction in a headline-grabbing hate crime hoax has been thrown out. Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday — in what case? WLS-TV An agreement between the former “Empire” actor and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to drop criminal charges in exchange for fines and community service should have stood, a judge ruled. Smollett […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Smacks Down Philly’s Gun Control Plans
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled 6-0 Wednesday against the city of Philadelphia's attempt to secure enough immunity in state preemption laws to enact its own gun regulations. Preemption laws exist in many states across the country, prohibiting local governments from passing gun regulations that go beyond those enacted at the state level. Former Philadelphia Mayor […]
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett Conviction
Jussie Smollett attends the New York screening of “Lost Holiday” on September 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Feldman/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers9:16am – Thursday, November 21, 2024 The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned disgraced actor Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction. advertisement On a technicality, the court found that […]
Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois Supreme Court overturns defamation case empire A judge ruled Thursday that actor Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax case cannot be retried. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx originally offered Smollett a plea deal that required him to forfeit his $10,000 bail and complete 15 hours of volunteer community service. Mr Justice Rochford said: “I […]
Scott Presler Slams Buck County Officials for Defying PA Supreme Court
Conservative activist Scott Pressler gleefully defied the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last week, threatening a Bucks County Board of Elections member who moved to count unsigned ballots unless she immediately resigns. He said he would make it his mission to lose his seat. during elections. At Tuesday's well-attended board meeting, Pressler lambasted Bucks County Commission Chairwoman […]
PA Supreme Court Orders Election Boards to Stop Counting Illegal Ballots
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered the state's election board to follow previous rulings and not count “mail-in and absentee ballots” that do not comply with state election law. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the ruling Monday, specifically because Bucks County election officials went against Pennsylvania Supreme Court precedent and moved to count votes that […]