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Oregon Supreme Court Delays Decision on Trump’s Eligibility for 2024 Ballot, Awaits U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Oregon is facing a decision on whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to appear on its 2024 ballot. The Oregon Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging Trump’s eligibility, opting to wait for a pending U.S. Supreme Court decision on the matter. The case revolves around the interpretation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which forbids any person who engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding office. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the matter on Feb. 8, and Oregon’s presidential primary ballots must … Read more

Supreme Court to Review Rulings on Cities’ Ability to Regulate Homelessness in the Western U.S.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to review lower-court rulings that have made it more difficult for cities in the western United States to regulate homelessness. The case stems from the city of Grants Pass, located in southwest Oregon, and has attracted the support of California Governor Gavin Newsom, as well as other Democratic and Republican officials who have struggled with rising housing costs and income inequality. The move by the Supreme Court comes just a day after a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court ruling preventing … Read more

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Promotes Openness in Courtrooms: 40th Anniversary of Press-Enterprise I Celebrated

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The 40th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Press-Enterprise I is approaching. The ruling, which affirmed the public’s right to observe jury selection during trials, set a high bar for closing courtrooms during the process. The decision, hailed as a victory for press freedom and public access to courtrooms, requires judges to limit closures and provide justification in case of appeals. In Press-Enterprise I, attorney Jim Ward represented The Press-Enterprise, a Riverside-based newspaper, before the Supreme Court in 1984. The case centered around the closure of the courtroom during … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Justice and District Court Candidates Successfully Defend Ballot Positions Amidst Primary Challenges

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Houston, Texas – Texas Supreme Court Justice John P. Devine and three candidates vying for district court seats have successfully defended their positions on the March 5 primary ballots. In a highly contested race, Devine, a Republican, faced a challenge from Second Court of Appeals Justice Brian Walker, who is also running for the same seat. Walker’s challenge to Devine’s ballot placement underscores the intensity of the upcoming primary elections in Texas. Both candidates possess extensive legal backgrounds and are actively campaigning to secure their respective positions. Devine’s victory in overcoming this challenge signals his … Read more