North Carolina July 18, 2023 North Carolina man's murder, robbery convictions upheld in co-worker's death by state Court of Appeals The state Court of Appeals in North Carolina has upheld the murder and robbery convictions of David Myron Dover for the death of his co-worker, Arthur "Buddy" Davis, seven years ago.
Alabama July 18, 2023 Alabama inmate asks appeals court to block his execution, citing state's previous complications The federal appeals court was asked to block an upcoming execution for an Alabama inmate on death row. The inmate cited that the state has a history of problematic lethal injections.
Oklahoma July 14, 2023 Oklahoma judge's sexual relationship with prosecutor forces retrial for murderer sentenced to life An Oklahoma man convicted of murdering a 94-year-old woman in 2013 will stand for a new trial after it was discovered his previous judge had an sexual relationship with a prosecutor.
Second Amendment July 12, 2023 Gun rights groups appeal to overturn Delaware 'assault weapons' ban Gun rights groups have filed an appeal asking the Third Circuit Appeals Court to overturn a lower court decision allowing Delaware's assault weapons ban to go into effect.
Tennessee July 8, 2023 Tennessee ban on transgender procedures for minors can be enforced: appeals court An appeals court ruled that a Tennessee ban on minor transgender procedures can be enforced temporarily while the panel conducts a full review of the law.
Texas June 29, 2023 Texas appeals court denies new trial for longtime death row inmate Rodney Reed The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has denied a new trial request from Rodney Reed, a death row inmate. Supporters of Reed believe there is evidence to back his innocence claims.
New York June 15, 2023 Appeals court denies bail for self-exiled Chinese businessman awaiting fraud trial The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan denied bail for Guo Wengui, a Chinese businessman who is awaiting trial in a $1 billion fraud case.
Texas June 13, 2023 US government can enforce Obamacare requirements for HIV, some cancer screenings as legal battle plays out The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the government can continue to enforce Obamacare requirements to cover care for HIV and some other illnesses as the case plays out.
Border security June 5, 2023 Appeals court denies Biden admin request for stay in challenge to migrant release policy The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a motion by the Biden administration to allow migrant releases under two blocked policies to continue amid a legal challenge.
Arkansas May 26, 2023 Federal appeals court stays Environmental Protection Agency's rejection of Arkansas ozone pollution plan The EPA rejected Arkansas' plan to stop power plants and industrial sites from polluting the air in other states. A federal appeals court issued a stay on the rejection.
Europe May 19, 2023 German doctor convicted over threat by fairy tale loses appeal A German doctor convicted of threatening a woman by emailing her an extract from a fairy tale has been rejected for an appeal. The doctor deliberately threatened the employee with death.