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Second Amendment February 2, 2023

Appeals court rules government can’t stop people with domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled Thursday that a law prohibiting people with domestic violence restraining orders from having guns is unconstitutional.

Missouri January 10, 2023

Man convicted of murdering Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor to be released on parole

A man convicted of murdering a Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor was released on parole. Charles Erickson has spent nearly two decades in prison for murder.

Second Amendment January 7, 2023

Federal court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban

A court has ruled against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' ban on bump stocks, finding the agency acted without congressional authorization.

US January 4, 2023

Washington teacher who brought MAGA hat to school trainings protected under First Amendment, court rules

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a former Washington teacher's decision to bring a MAGA hat to a school training on two separate occasions was protected under the First Amendment.

Coronavirus December 21, 2022

Court upholds injunction against Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors in three states

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision blocking the Biden administration from enforcing its COVID-19 vaccine requirements on federal contractors.

Second Amendment December 21, 2022

Texas withdraws appeal to court order blocking gun law that banned adults under 21 from carrying firearms

Texas has withdrawn its appeal of a court decision that ruled a law preventing adults younger than 21 from obtaining an open carry license was unconstitutional.

Georgia December 20, 2022

Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Clyde Reese dies unexpectedly at 64

Georgia's Court of Appeals judge Clyde Reese died unexpectedly at 64. Officials said no cause of death was given. Gov. Brian Kemp will appoint a replacement.

Connecticut December 17, 2022

Federal court rejects challenge from female athletes to Connecticut transgender sports policy

A court tossed a case brought by four female track athletes who alleged Connecticut's transgender inclusion policy puts girls at a disadvantage.

Louisiana December 14, 2022

Dana Douglas to make history in becoming 5th Circuit's 1st Black woman judge

Dana Douglas has been confirmed to be 5th Circuit's first Black woman judge. Douglas was nominated to the appeals court to replace Judge James Dennis, who is retiring.

Tennessee December 13, 2022

5 apply for upcoming vacancy in Tennessee Supreme Court

Five people have applied for the upcoming vacancy in the Tennessee Supreme Court. The Tennessee Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments interview applicants Jan. 4.

Tennessee December 13, 2022

Tennessee judge puts death row inmate's mistreatment lawsuit on hold

A Tennessee judge put a death row inmate's lawsuit of mistreatment by prison officials on hold. The stay of 90 days is to allow the inmate to exhaust his administrative appeals.