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Federal Courts Did the Ninth Circuit Just Pave the Way for Trump to Defund Planned Parenthood?

Did the Ninth Circuit Just Pave the Way for Trump to Defund Planned Parenthood?

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on June 26, 2019

A recent ruling from a conservative panel of judges on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is making big headlines over what it could mean for Planned...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Overturns Property Rights Case -- More to Come?

SCOTUS Overturns Property Rights Case -- More to Come?

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on June 25, 2019

Near the end of the new majority's term, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled property owners may go directly to federal court with claims that state or local...

Federal Courts Justice Thomas Dissents Over Race-Based Juror Selection in Death Penalty Case

Justice Thomas Dissents Over Race-Based Juror Selection in Death Penalty Case

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on June 25, 2019

The recent Flowers v. Mississippi case is an odd one. The appellant in the case, Curtis Flowers, was charged with a quadruple murder and has been tried six...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Denies Flint Officials' Appeal

SCOTUS Denies Flint Officials' Appeal

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on June 24, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court turned away officials from Flint, Michigan, who are facing civil suits for their part in contaminating the water supply there. The...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Says Yes to the Cross, No to Public Access

SCOTUS Says Yes to the Cross, No to Public Access

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on June 24, 2019

In a pair of First Amendment cases, the U.S. Supreme Court drew surprising new lines on religious monuments and public access channels. In The American Legion...

Federal Courts Justices Make Bank on Books and Stocks

Justices Make Bank on Books and Stocks

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on June 21, 2019

Books and stocks paid well for justices of the U.S. Supreme Court last year, according to recent financial disclosures. Justice Neil Gorsuch received a...

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