House Bill 900 requires books sold in the state be rated for sexual content by the book seller, similar to how Hollywood rates movies.
A federal appeals court has declined to consider overturning its January ruling that blocked Texas from enforcing a Republican-championed law that would force booksellers to rate books for sexual content if they plan to sell to school libraries, Reuters reports. Tuesday's move by New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is a victory for booksellers and First Amendment champions, who argued Texas' so-called READER Act violated constitutional protections for free speech....
ACLU West Virginia praised today's ruling. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was critical.
By: Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety took swift action Wednesday to crack down on pro-Hamas rioters in Austin who attempted to take over the campus of the University of Texas. As of 9 p.m. Wednesday, Texas DPS said law enforcement officers had made 34
What does it take for a federal court to reach the outcome it wants—instead of the outcome that the law demands? Apparently, just some creative Read More
Colorado's Douglas County is suing the state over laws prohibiting local governments from helping enforce federal immigration laws.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has voted to block West Virginia’s “Save Women’s Sports Act,” saying that it violates the rights of transgender students.
On Monday, a split United States Supreme Court decision
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison after being convicted on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion, are challenging aspects of their convictions and sentences in a federal appeals court. The Chrisleys rose to fame with their show “Chrisley Knows Best,”
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion. The Chrisleys rose to fame with their show “Chrisley Knows Best,” which chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family. But prosecutors say they engaged in
People can be barred from Canada under espionage-related provisions of the immigration law only when their activities have a clear link to Canadian security, the Federal Court of Appeal has ruled. The finding came in a pair of decisions involving men from Ethiopia who were deemed inadmissible to Canada for being members of an organization that had engaged in spying. The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act bars permanent residents and foreign nationals who engage in espionage that is...