In New York, an appeals court has dismissed the substantial civil fraud penalty against former President Donald Trump, a figure currently exceeding $527 million, including interest. The decision materialized seven months after Trump's return to the White House. A panel of five judges from New York's mid-level Appellate Division deemed the verdict, which threatened to cost … [Read more...] about Trump Escapes $527 Million Civil Penalty as N.Y. Appeals Court Rules It ‘Excessive’
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White House Wins Legal Fight to Keep AP Reporters at Bay
An appeals court has upheld the Trump administration's restrictions on The Associated Press (AP) after the news organization refused to replace "Gulf of Mexico" with "Gulf of America" in its stylebook. The administration's response? Ban them from certain White House spaces. Yes, this is real life, we’re not in an Orwellian dystopia, at least not yet. The U.S. Court of … [Read more...] about White House Wins Legal Fight to Keep AP Reporters at Bay
Appeals Court Rules Against Trump in Carroll Case, Legal Options Shrinking
A federal appeals court in New York has upheld a jury verdict finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming columnist E. Jean Carroll. This decision gives Mr. Trump 90 days to petition the Supreme Court if he wishes to overturn the ruling. The three-judge panel of the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a mandate on Thursday, affirming … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Rules Against Trump in Carroll Case, Legal Options Shrinking
Trump Applauds Appeals Court Over National Guard Power Ruling
President Donald Trump on Friday expressed his gratitude to an appeals court for their decision allowing him to maintain the deployment of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. "The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, late Thursday night, granted the motion for a stay of a ruling by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer," reports The Washington Post on Friday. … [Read more...] about Trump Applauds Appeals Court Over National Guard Power Ruling
Appeals Court Overturns Ban on Handgun Sales to Adults Under 21
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that the U.S. Government ban on handgun sales to adults older than 18 but younger than 21 was unconstitutional. The decision was based partly on the Supreme Court's case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. It was predicted at the time that this would cause a major change in gun laws across … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Overturns Ban on Handgun Sales to Adults Under 21