Courts & Law
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D.C. court ruling prevents Trump admin from using system to verify U.S. citizenship of voters
The system would allow states to bulk search Department of Homeland Security and Social Security data, according to court documents.
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Missouri AG appeals to Supreme Court to reinstate Trump-backed congressional map
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the map cannot take effect
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Federal judge upholds Pentagon's firings of three Stars and Stripes staffers
They alleged in the lawsuit filed last week that the Department of War is retaliating against them for publicly expressing concerns about the paper’s future editorial independence under current Pentagon leadership.
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Ex-The Messenger employees sue outlet over terminations
Founded last year by Jimmy Finkelstein, the former owner of The Hill, the company fell well short of its revenue goals, earning just $3 million out of the target $100 million by the end of 2023.
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Oregon GOP state senators who staged walkout over abortion can't run for reelection, high court says
The measure to prevent walkouts passed after GOP lawmakers staged other walkouts from the Legislature in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
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Judge dismisses pro-Palestinian student groups' suits against Gov. DeSantis
The decision marks another win for DeSantis in court this week, coming the same day that a judge dismissed a suit from Disney.
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Verdict in New York civil fraud case to come next week: Report
The former president will likely appeal an unfavorable decision from the judge.
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Judge dismisses Disney suit against Ron DeSantis, oversight board
Disney sued DeSantis last year, claiming he led a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" in response to the company's opposition to Florida's Parental Rights in Education law, which critics labeled a "Don't Say Gay" bill.
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Elon Musk not entitled to $55 billion Tesla pay package, judge rules in shareholder lawsuit
Musk is considering whether to move Tesla's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas, where its physical headquarters are located, following the ruling.
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Georgia prosecutor settles divorce amid scrutiny over alleged relationship with DA Willis
The Georgia Senate last week approved the creation of a committee to investigate Willis's conduct amid the allegations.
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Conservatives urge newest Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to recuse herself from redistricting case
The court ruled 4-3 last month that the current congressional map did not follow the state constitution.
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Judge rejects Alex Murdaugh bid for new trial
The basis of the claim came from one juror's sworn statement suggesting that Hill's comments influenced her vote, though she also said that pressure from her fellow jurors was a key factor.