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9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to Weigh Challenge to California’s Mail-In Voting System

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments today in a lawsuit challenging California’s mail-in voting system. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Election Integrity Project California (EIPCa), a fringe right-wing group, claims that California’s voting laws and regulations surrounding universal mail-in voting, online voter registration, community ballot collection, and increased voting access are unconstitutional. The plaintiffs argue that several California Assembly and Senate bills, along with sections of the California Code of Regulations, violate the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the 14th Amendment. … Read more

Seattle Police Regain Authority to Arrest Graffiti Vandals as Court Reverses Controversial Ruling

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Seattle, WA — Seattle police have regained the authority to make arrests related to graffiti, following the Ninth Circuit Court’s decision to overturn a previous ruling that prohibited officers from making such arrests. The court’s reversal comes after a lawsuit filed against the city, where four protestors claimed their First Amendment rights were violated when they were arrested for writing chalk messages outside a police station. Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced the Ninth Circuit’s decision on Friday, emphasizing the importance of enforcing laws against graffiti property destruction. Graffiti has become a significant concern in … Read more

Homicide Defendant Partially Acquitted in Dramatic Court Trial: Jury Deadlocked on Robbery Charge

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a highly anticipated trial, a homicide defendant has been partially acquitted of all charges by DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. The verdict came after weeks of proceedings. Elhadji Ndiaye, 24, was found not guilty of first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, tampering with physical evidence, and destruction of property. These charges were related to the death of 21-year-old Travis Ruth, who was killed on January 18, 2019, on the 2700 block of Jasper Street, NE. However, the jury could not reach a unanimous … Read more

Former President Donald Trump’s Election Interference Trial Date Indefinitely Postponed as Court Awaits Decision on Immunity Claim

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Washington, D.C. – The trial date for former US President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case has been indefinitely postponed by a federal judge. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan made the decision to vacate the trial date of March 4, as both parties are awaiting a ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit regarding Trump’s claim of immunity. This delay raises questions about the timeline for the trial and its potential impact on the other three criminal cases Trump currently faces. Back in August 2023, Judge Chutkan had initially set March … Read more