Category: Judiciary

Supreme Court Rules for Christian Bakers in First Amendment Case

The Supreme Court ruled on June 30 in favor of Christian bakers who said Oregon’s law requiring them to make cakes to celebrate same-sex weddings infringed on their constitutional rights. The decision came hours after the nation’s highest court issued a landmark 6–3 ruling in favor of Christian website designer Lorie Smith of 303 Creative who…


Biden Admin Appeals Ban on Contacting Social Media Firms in Censorship Lawsuit

The Biden administration has filed an appeal asking the court to overturn a historic ruling in that blocks government agencies from contacting or working with big tech companies to censor posts on social media. Attorneys acting on behalf of President Joe Biden and a host of federal agencies on Wednesday filed a notice of appeal…


EXCLUSIVE: Harassment, Death Threats Against Web Designer Surge Since Supreme Court Decision Upholding Freedom of Speech

Lorie Smith, the Colorado website designer at the heart of the Supreme Court’s landmark 303 Creative v. Elenis June 30 decision upholding every American’s freedom of speech, is receiving a barrage of increasingly intense harassment, including serious death threats, following the 6–3 ruling. “Especially in the last week, despite the victory last week, I do continue…


Judge Orders Release of More Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Information in Trump Classified Docs Case

More portions of the federal government’s search warrant affidavit for Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home can now be unsealed, ruled a judge in connection to the former president’s classified documents case. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart wrote Wednesday that more sealed parts of the affidavit that was used in the FBI raid in August 2022 “should be…


Pro-Trump Lawyer Lin Wood Announces Retirement

Attorney Lin Wood, who drew headlines for his claims about the 2020 election, announced that he’s agreed to retire from practicing law rather than be disbarred by the state of Georgia. In a letter issued to the state bar of Georgia, Mr. Wood said he would “be permitted to transfer to Retired Status effective immediately.” “I…


Legal Group Warns ‘Woke Corporations’ of ‘Illegal’ DEI Programs After Supreme Court Ruling

The legal nonprofit organization America First Legal (AFL) and its Center for Legal Equality has put corporations “on notice” that all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are now “illegal.” In a July 3 press release, AFL cited the Supreme Court’s recent decision ruling that race-based admissions policies at U.S. colleges are unconstitutional after a lawsuit was filed against the…


LIVE 1 PM ET: Philadelphia DA Krasner Holds a News Conference on the Mass Shooting Case

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner holds a news conference at 1:00 p.m. ET on July 5 after the arraignment of the mass shooting suspect Kimbrady Carriker. …


LIVE 1 PM ET: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Gives Update on Shooting That Left 5 Dead

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner holds a news conference at 1:00 p.m. ET on July 5 after the arraignment of the mass shooting suspect Kimbrady Carriker. …


LIVE NOW: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Gives Update on Shooting That Left 5 Dead

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner holds a news conference at 1:00 p.m. ET on July 5 after the arraignment of the mass shooting suspect Kimbrady Carriker. …


Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Gives Update on Shooting That Left 5 Dead

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner holds a news conference at 1:00 p.m. ET on July 5 after the arraignment of the mass shooting suspect Kimbrady Carriker. …