Battle

Legal Battle Over Texas Border Law Likely to Reach Supreme Court, Says Constitutional Law Expert

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A Dallas constitutional law expert predicts that the federal border lawsuit between the Biden administration and the state of Texas will eventually reach the Supreme Court. The lawsuit, filed by the Biden administration, seeks to strike down SB 4, a law set to take effect in March. SB 4 makes it a state crime for undocumented migrants to cross the border between ports of entry, based on existing trespass laws. First-time offenders would face a Class B Misdemeanor charge, which could increase to a Felony for repeat offenses. However, migrants can avoid jail time by … Read more

Legal Battle: Texas Supreme Court Urged to Decide Fate of Challenger in Democratic Party Primary

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HOUSTON, Texas – A unique legal issue has arisen in the race for Place 9 justice at the First District Court of Appeals in Texas. The incumbent justice has appealed to the Texas Supreme Court, seeking a resolution on whether a challenger can continue to be included on the Democratic Party primary ballot. This issue stems from the enactment of H.B. 2384 by the Texas Legislature in 2023. The bill aimed to establish a set of criteria that would publicly display the professional qualifications of individuals seeking elected office as district court judges or appellate … Read more

High-Stakes Battle: Supreme Court Weighs Release of Liability for Purdue Pharma Founders in Ongoing Mass Tort Bankruptcy Cases

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Washington, D.C. – Mass tort bankruptcies faced significant difficulties in 2023, with the dismissal of two cases and the fate of two others hanging in the balance. A closely watched legal battle involving the Sacklers, founders of Purdue Pharma, reached the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4th. This case centered around the release of liability granted to the Sacklers as part of the pharmaceutical company’s $6 billion bankruptcy plan, which has raised concerns. The Supreme Court’s oral arguments held on December 4th showcased the growing scrutiny surrounding the Sacklers and their role in the opioid … Read more

California Gun Owners Face Legal Battle Over New Law Restricting Carry in Public Places

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Los Angeles, California – Gun owners in California are now prohibited from carrying firearms into various public places, such as amusement parks, museums, churches, zoos, banks, and public parks, regardless of whether they have a concealed carry permit. This comes as a new law recently went into effect in the state, but its legitimacy is currently being challenged in the courts. Last month, a U.S. district judge blocked the law, deeming it “repugnant to the Second Amendment.” However, a federal appeals court has temporarily lifted this block, allowing the law to proceed for the time … Read more