A controversial banner displayed at a county commissioners meeting led to the arrest of William Barthel earlier this year. Now, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled that his actions were protected, overturning his conviction.
A federal judge in New York dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling that lyrics from Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” amounted to opinion rather than malicious falsehood. The lawsuit alleged that the track labeled Drake a pedophile, but the court found such language protected.
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut has halted President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to send federal troops to Portland. The ruling, delivered on Saturday, places a significant legal obstacle in the administration’s efforts in Oregon.
A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from cutting off disaster relief and anti-terrorism grants to states with so-called sanctuary policies. Though the order is temporary, it marks a significant legal response to the administration’s intent to restrict funds on immigration grounds.
Florida’s decades-old open-carry ban has been unanimously struck down by a three-judge appeals panel. At the heart of the case is Stanley Victor McDaniels, who calls himself a “patriot” and successfully challenged the longstanding legislation.
A federal judge has extended measures preventing the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children residing in U.S. shelter and foster care. The move temporarily blocks federal efforts to remove these minors who arrived in the country alone and are now protected by the court’s ruling.
A Houston mother was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her 5-year-old daughter at Tomball Park. The court’s verdict followed evidence of the mother’s delusions, revealing a devastating intersection between severe mental illness and a heartbreaking crime.
A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that SEPTA must immediately restore any service recently cut, leaving the transit agency weighing its legal options. SEPTA declined to provide a statement on Thursday evening, and officials indicated the agency may still appeal the decision.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked President Trump’s plan to use an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants. The ruling raises questions about the Alien Enemies Act’s relevance in modern immigration enforcement, temporarily halting rapid removals.
Google remains intact as the U.S. District Court issues its final ruling on the DOJ’s antitrust case. While Chrome avoids a forced breakup, the decision bars Google from engaging in exclusive distribution contracts, compelling the tech giant to rework its business strategy moving forward.
