Courts & Law
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Appeals court tosses $515 million fraud judgement against Trump in NY fraud case
Judge Arthur Engorn originally imposed a $355 million penalty as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James's civil fraud case against the then-presidential candidate.
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California Supreme Court rejects GOP's attempt to prevent redistricting
A group of four Republican state lawmakers sued the state on Tuesday in hope of blocking the state legislature from holding a vote on advancing the redistricting push by the end of the week.
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Federal judge dismisses defamation suit against Nancy Mace
U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled that the speech was protected under the Constitution’s speech and debate clause and dismissed the case. He did not weigh in on whether the lawmaker's actions constituted defamation.
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Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis strikes cooperation deal in Arizona electors case
Arizona was one of several battleground states that former President Donald Trump lost to President Joe Biden in 2020 that ultimately saw Republicans submit an alternate slate of pro-Trump electors.
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Supreme Court won't delay Trump's sentencing in DA Bragg case until after election
Trump is currently scheduled to face sentencing on Sept. 18.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in controversial stabbing ruled a suicide
Ellen Greenberg, a teacher, was found dead by her fiancee in 2011 with 20 stab wounds, including to the back of her head. Her suspicious death was ruled suicide.
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Nevada SOS, attorney general, ask state Supreme Court to hear election certification case
"The Supreme Court must take up this issue and confirm the obligation of county commissioners to certify the votes of their constituents," Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar said.
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Missouri, Arkansas secretaries of state sue Biden admin over 'Bidenbucks'
"This executive order undermines state sovereignty and threatens the integrity of our elections," Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said.
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Gorsuch to Biden: 'be careful' with SCOTUS reform proposal
Gorsuch issued the warning while promoting his upcoming book
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$4 billion global settlement reached for damage from Maui fires, pending court approval
There are a total of seven defendants agreeing to pay the $4.037 billion compensation. Hawaii's Democratic Gov. Josh Green called it an agreement in principle that would “help our people heal.”
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Trump's DC election interference case returns to lower court
Chutkan has not indicated how or when she plans to move forward with the case, which returned to her control after a 25-day waiting period for any rehearing requests.
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Vermont officials immune from liability for vaccinating children against parents' instructions
Federal PREP Act overrules state Constitution and healthcare bill of rights, Vermont Supreme Court finds.
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Soros-funded DA faces trial for firing unvaccinated employee, Navy settles COVID vax mandate suit
Appeals court panel nominated by Obama, Biden says jury must decide if Philadelphia's Larry Krasner showed "religious hostility" toward Orthodox Jew. CDC's latest vaccination survey shows most Americans are "anti-vaxxers," lawyer claims.