Judge weighs class-action over birthright citizenship
Federal judge to decide on class-action status in lawsuit challenging Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented parents.
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A federal judge ruled that Rick Allen’s copyright infringement lawsuit against North Carolina over the unauthorized use of his underwater footage of Blackbeard’s ship can proceed, acknowledging valid claims.
Judge strikes down Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A federal judge has ruled that an Illinois law banning the concealed carry of firearms on public transit is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston in […]
Judge stays Biden program on immigrant spouses’ legal status
McALLEN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday paused a Biden administration policy that would give spouses of U.S. citizens legal status without having to first leave the […]
Baltimore asks judge to bar Dali crew from leaving US
BALTIMORE — Attorneys are asking a federal judge to prevent crew members on the cargo ship Dali from returning to their home countries amid ongoing investigations into the circumstances leading […]
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark in his term, […]
Analysis: Observers review what stands out at Trump’s trial
The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. David E. Clementson University of Georgia and John E. Jones III Dickinson College Sex, […]
4th Circuit upholds voiding of Williamson-agent contract
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court has upheld a 2021 ruling that NBA star Zion Williamson’s contract with a marketing agent was void because the agent was not licensed […]
After 14 years, eastern North Carolina judgeship gets filled
The nation’s longest federal court vacancy ended Thursday after nearly 14 years of foot-dragging and politics as the U.S. Senate confirmed a university professor to a North Carolina trial court […]
US judge keeps alive Duke Energy water pollution lawsuit
GREENSBORO (AP) A federal judge is keeping alive a lawsuit accusing the country’s second-largest electricity company of violating water pollution laws by allowing potentially toxic coal ash sludge into neighboring […]
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