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Federal Judge Delays Ruling on Extending Georgia Voter Registration Amid Hurricane Aftermath; Decision Pending Further Hearings

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Atlanta, GA — A judge in Georgia rejected an immediate motion to extend the voter registration deadline in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc across the state, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption. Despite this setback, Judge Eleanor L. Ross of the Northern District of Georgia has not closed the case entirely, scheduling a hearing for Thursday to further discuss the necessity of an extension. The legal challenge, spearheaded by prominent civil rights organizations including the Georgia chapter of the NAACP, the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, and the New Georgia … Read more

Idaho Supreme Court Denies Pretrial Appeal in Bryan Kohberger’s Murder Case, Extending Legal Battle

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MOSCOW, Idaho – The Idaho Supreme Court denied a pretrial appeal filed by Bryan Kohberger’s public defenders on Tuesday. The appeal questioned the validity of the indictment against Kohberger, who is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. Although the court did not provide a reasoning for its denial, the ruling effectively closed the matter. The crux of the defense’s argument was that Kohberger was improperly indicted on the charges. They claimed that prosecutors must meet a higher legal standard – guilt beyond a reasonable doubt – when presenting a … Read more

Arkansas Judge Blocks Enforcement of Laws Weakening State Board’s Authority, Extending Temporary Restraining Order

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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – In a significant victory for the state Board of Corrections, a judge extended her order on Thursday, further blocking the enforcement of two state laws that the board argued violated the Arkansas Constitution by undermining its authority. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Patricia James converted the initial temporary restraining order, issued on December 15, into a preliminary injunction, which will prohibit the enforcement of Act 185 and certain sections of Act 659 until the board’s lawsuit against the laws is resolved. The laws in question, enacted during last year’s Legislative session, aimed … Read more