Courts & Law
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Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.'s bid to remove himself from ballots in swing states
The Supreme Court did not state a reason for the rejection, but Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented in the Michigan ruling.
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Muslim men put on 'no fly list' lose appeal over alleged mistreatment by FBI agents
Circuit Judge Gerard Lynch wrote that the agents could not have violated Muhammad Tanvir, Jameel Algibhah and Naveed Shinwari's rights because they did not raise objections while interacting with the agents.
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Federal judge in Pennsylvania rejects GOP challenge to overseas voter requirements
The judge ruled that the Pennsylvania congressmen "delayed too long to file their action."
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Justice Alito of 'corruption' over student loan ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Biden administration does not have the authority to unilaterally cancel hundreds of billions in student loan debt.
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Supreme Court rules with web designer in case related to LGBTQ+ rights, free speech
In a 6-3 decision, the high court said the web designer, as a creative professional, has a free speech right under the Constitution’s First Amendment
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Supreme Court strikes down Biden's multibillion dollar student loan forgiveness plan
Biden's administration had previously argued that the president maintained that authority under existing education statute.
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Judge rejects Trump's request to have E. Jean Carroll defamation suit dismissed
Trump is currently suing Carroll for defamation over comments she made on CNN following the verdict in her civil suit against him.
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Judge rules to not dismiss Kari Lake's request for access to ballot affidavit envelopes
Maricopa County now has to defend the claim that releasing the records would violate privacy interests or not be in the best interest of the state.
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Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in second E. Jean Carrol suit
Kaplan's ruling ensures that the case will proceed to trial, which he has set for Jan. 15.
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Hunter Biden's daughter with ex-stripper to get some of his paintings, but not last name
Biden acknowledged his paternity in 2020 and agreed to pay child support, but had since requested to adjust the amount.
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Parkland school resource officer who stayed outside during shooting found not guilty
Late last year, shooter Nikolas Cruz received a life sentence after pleading guilty to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.
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Supreme Court ban on affirmative action expected to prompt 'workarounds' to favor some races
Harvard and UNC admissions policies rely on stereotyping, harm some groups, too vague for judicial review, six justices say. Possible replacements: geographical benefits, ending standardized tests.
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Obamas say affirmative action allowed them to 'prove we belonged' in college
The former first lady said her "heart breaks for any young person out there who’s wondering what their future holds" after the end of affirmative action.