Washington, DC

Columbus, OH

In Corner Post v. Board of Governors, the Court renders agency rules more vulnerable to challenge. The U.S. Supreme Court in Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System was faced with what seemed like a fairness problem. Corner Post objected to a rule issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in 2011. That rule set the fees that companies, such as Visa, could charge merchants, such as Corner Post, when the merchants’ customers chose to pay with credit cards instead of cash. When Corner Post sued, asking the court to overturn the 2011 rule as unlawfully generous to the credit card companies, the Federal Reserve responded that the six-year statute of limitations had passed—even though Corner Post had not been founded and open for business until 2018, after the statute of limitations had expired.

Supreme Court Needlessly Expands U.S. Statute of Limitations

Salon

The behind-the-scenes machinations behind the Supreme Court’s sweeping presidential immunity decision reveals that Chief Justice John Roberts has “lost his authority” and ability to broker compromises on the thorniest and most impactful issues, a legal expert says. The Supreme Court this summer ruled 6-3 that presidents have...

“He is alone”: Experts say "extreme" ruling shows John Roberts has "lost his authority" over SCOTUS

Iowa State

(CN) — An Iowa man fired for posting a comment on his employer’s intranet site condemning the rainbow pride flag as an “abomination to God” was not illegally fired based on his religion, a federal appeals court said in a ruling Wednesday. Daniel Snyder was fired...

No civil rights violation in firing of Iowa rainbow flag critic, appellate court says

Law & Crime

In anticipation of the wide-ranging, wholesale, long-and-winding legal wrangling to come regarding presidential immunity, Chutkan set a status conference for later this month.
The post ‘The court has regained jurisdiction’: Trump gets a new and fast-approaching hearing date as Jan. 6 case makes its way back to federal judge appointed by Barack Obama first appeared on Law & Crime.

'The court has regained jurisdiction': Trump gets a new and fast-approaching hearing date as Jan. 6 case makes its way back to federal judge appointed by Barack Obama

PHOENIX (CN) — The Ninth Circuit on Monday affirmed an Arizona federal judge’s delegation of decision-making authority to a court-appointed monitor in a nearly two-decade class action over racial profiling by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. In his third injunctive order since finding that then-county Sheriff Joe...

Ninth Circuit affirms monitor’s authority in Maricopa County racial profiling case

South Carolina State

The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The appeals are just beginning for disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is almost three years into a life sentence without parole for killing his wife and son. The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear Murdaugh’s appeal of his murder convictions....

3 years into a life sentence, Alex Murdaugh to get his day before the South Carolina Supreme Court

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

WashingtonExaminer

As recently as July 2021, a majority of Democrats still had a favorable opinion of the Supreme Court. That all changed, of course, after the court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision which finally overturned Roe v. Wade. By July 2022, the Democratic Party’s favorable opinion of the Supreme Court had fallen to 13%, […]

Democrats may soon regret their attack on federal courts

Las Vegas, NV

(CN) — Prosecutors continued building their case against Robert Telles, the Las Vegas politician accused of murdering an investigative reporter, on Monday by entering a slew of evidence from the Telles' phone and computer. On Labor Day weekend in 2022, neighbors found the body of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter...

Las Vegas politician accused of killing journalist had over 130 images of reporter’s house on phone

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Saint Louis, MO

ST. LOUIS — A trans woman and former marine who works for Veterans Affairs is suing the agency, claiming she was denied promotions because of her gender identity. One member of the interview panel testified that other members, as well as the selecting official who would decide who filled the position, made discriminatory comments about the trans employee, for example by calling her “it” and “thing.”

Degrading pronouns

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

I would now like to solve the immigration problem. (I’m holding for applause. Continue reading after you’re done cheering.) The answer is: employment agencies. You’re welcome — but I suppose you’re going to want an explanation. I’ll begin by noting that I have to write this because just about everyone else is wrong. Everyone else also is right.

The immigration solution

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Sacramento, CA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — Former Sacramento County deputy Julie Robertson said on the stand Monday that she felt law enforcement was her calling — until her partner was killed while in the line of duty by Anton Lemon Paris in 2018. Testifying Monday in the penalty phase of...

California jury considers death penalty in murdered cop trial

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Ex-HUD official cites Jan. 6 opinion while asking SCOTUS for emergency review of obstruction conviction

WASHINGTON (CN) — A former official at the Department of Housing and Urban Development petitioned the Supreme Court Monday for an emergency review of his year-and-a-day...

Ex-HUD official cites Jan. 6 opinion while asking SCOTUS for emergency review of obstruction conviction

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