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US Court Blocks EPA’s Attempt to Cancel Biden-Era Climate Grants

A federal appeals court rules that the Environmental Protection Agency likely acted unlawfully in freezing $20 billion in clean energy grants, halting efforts to dismantle a key Biden administration climate program.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 9:02 PM

Landscape view of downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. The photo features the Fayetteville Historic Square (center) and Fayetteville Public Library (right).

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Eighth Circuit Upholds Arkansas Law Restricting Obscene Material Access for Minors in Libraries

A federal appellate panel rejected a challenge to Arkansas Act 372, which criminalizes providing material deemed harmful to minors in public libraries, citing unresolved constitutional questions and insufficient evidentiary record.

Reason | Aug 3, 2026, 12:23 PM

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Trump Seeks Supreme Court Reversal of $83 Million Judgment in Jean Carroll Case Citing Presidential Immunity

Former President Donald Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a $83 million jury award to writer E. Jean Carroll, invoking presidential immunity for statements made while in office.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 7:13 PM

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Trump Files Supreme Court Petition to Overturn $83.3 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Judgment

President Donald Trump's legal team argues presidential immunity should invalidate the defamation ruling related to statements made during his presidency.

Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 10:35 PM

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Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Have Postal Service Screen Mail-In Ballots

A federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling blocking an executive order that would have required the Postal Service to refuse delivery of mail-in ballots without prior state voter eligibility verification.

Washington Times News | Jul 26, 2026, 10:24 PM

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Justice Kagan: Supreme Court Is Not a ‘Rubber Stamp’ for Trump

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan emphasized that despite a conservative majority and several rulings favoring President Trump, the Court operates independently.

The Hill | Jul 24, 2026, 4:35 AM

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Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles and High-Capacity Magazines

A landmark ruling declares New Jersey’s restrictions on certain firearms and magazines unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 8:39 AM

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Second Circuit Revives Failure-to-Warn Claims in Tylenol Case, Faces Criticism Over Rule 702 Analysis

The Second Circuit overturned a district court's rejection of expert testimony in a case linking maternal Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, sparking debate over the court's interpretation of Rule 702.

Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 3:54 PM

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Ninth Circuit Dismisses Harassment Lawsuit Against Forge of Empires Game Moderators

Penny Quinteros's appeal over alleged harassment while playing the online game Forge of Empires was rejected by the Ninth Circuit, affirming the dismissal of her claims.

Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 1:57 PM

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Seventh Circuit Issues Decision on AR-15 Ban Amid Supreme Court Review

The Seventh Circuit ruled on an AR-15 ban case shortly after the Supreme Court granted certiorari on a similar issue, while other circuits await the Court's guidance.

Reason | Jul 17, 2026, 12:26 AM

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Court Rules Ban on ‘Personal, Impertinent or Slanderous Remarks’ in City Council Comments Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court struck down a City of Bossier City policy restricting public comments at city council meetings, citing First Amendment protections.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:08 PM

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Fifth Circuit Judges Debate Appellate Jurisdiction in Lopez Case Amid Calls for Rehearing

Judges Smith and Ho dissent over denial of rehearing en banc in Lopez v., highlighting jurisdictional errors and urging judicial openness to correcting mistakes.

Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 12:09 PM

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Florida Politician Anthony F. Sabatini Faulted for AI Hallucinations in Legal Briefs

Eleventh Circuit judges criticize Florida County Commissioner Anthony F. Sabatini for filing legal briefs containing fabricated citations linked to AI errors in a dismissed Covid-19 workplace lawsuit.

Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 10:19 AM

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Florida Politician Anthony F. Sabatini Criticized for AI-Generated Errors in Legal Briefs

In a recent Eleventh Circuit ruling, Florida County Commissioner Anthony F. Sabatini was faulted for submitting legal briefs containing fabricated citations attributed to AI hallucinations.

Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 8:14 AM

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US Appeals Court Upholds Removal of Trump’s Name from Kennedy Center During Appeal

A US appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump’s name must remain off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts while the organization appeals a prior ruling that deemed the name change illegal.

Al Jazeera | Jul 9, 2026, 4:23 AM

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Second Amendment Foundation Urges Supreme Court to Address New York City's Stun Gun Ban

The pro-Second Amendment group challenges New York City's continued stun gun ban, citing a decade-old Supreme Court ruling that declared such bans unconstitutional.

Daily Caller | Jul 7, 2026, 10:02 PM

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Eleventh Circuit Panel Strikes Down Speech Restrictions on Florida University Professors

A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 against provisions in Florida's law limiting certain speech by public university professors, raising First Amendment concerns.

Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 9:56 PM

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Federal Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay $5.8 Million Payment to E Jean Carroll

US District Judge Lewis Kaplan rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid for more time to pay damages awarded to columnist E Jean Carroll, following a jury’s finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed her.

Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 1:38 AM

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Federal Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay $5.8 Million Payment to E Jean Carroll

US District Judge Lewis Kaplan rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid for more time to pay damages awarded to columnist E Jean Carroll, following a jury verdict that Trump sexually abused and defamed her.

Guardian US | Jul 6, 2026, 7:15 PM

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Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration from Detaining Migrants Without Bond Beyond 90 Days

A federal appeals court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot hold immigrants in mandatory detention for more than 90 days without a bond hearing, citing constitutional due process protections.

Fox News Latest | Jul 3, 2026, 7:56 AM

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E Jean Carroll Seeks Court Order to Enforce $5 Million Payment from Donald Trump

Following the US Supreme Court's refusal to hear Donald Trump's appeal, E Jean Carroll's lawyers have requested expedited payment of nearly $5.8 million in damages awarded in a 2019 civil case.

Al Jazeera | Jul 1, 2026, 1:57 PM

Mica Levi at the 2014 Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz

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Oklahoma Court Reverses Sentence Over YouTube Video in Stalking Case

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that posting a video rant about an ex-wife does not constitute stalking under state law, reversing a three-year prison sentence.

Reason | Aug 4, 2026, 1:44 PM

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New Jersey News Outlet Challenges Judicial Censorship Over School Lockdown Coverage

New Brunswick Today appeals a court order barring identification of a student involved in a lockdown incident, citing First Amendment protections.

Reason | Aug 3, 2026, 1:26 PM

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