Federal

FAA Insists Boulder Keep Municipal Airport Open, Cites Decades-Old Federal Funding Agreements

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BOULDER, Colo. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has intensified its legal stance, insisting that Boulder City must keep its municipal airport operational indefinitely, due to agreements tied to federal funding received in the past. This development comes as the FAA filed a dismissal motion on Nov. 1, opposing Boulder’s lawsuit which challenges this mandate and seeks to potentially close Boulder Municipal Airport by 2040. The crux of the dispute hinges on whether the acceptance of federal grants by Boulder decades ago obligates the city to maintain the airport’s operations indefinitely. This question emerged from … Read more

Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Overturned, Deemed Unconstitutional by Federal Judge

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Effingham, Illinois — A recent ruling by an Illinois judge has declared the state’s ban on “assault weapons” unconstitutional, prompting discussions about the boundaries of gun control measures and Second Amendment rights. This decision, handed down in Effingham County, strikes a significant blow to the legislative effort aimed at curbing gun violence. The law, initially signed by Governor JB Pritzker on January 10, aimed to prohibit the manufacture and possession of dozens of brands and types of rifles, pistols, and attachments. It also imposed restrictions on the capacity of ammunition magazines. The intention behind the … Read more

Federal Judge Strikes Down Illinois Assault Weapons Ban; Governor Pritzker to Appeal Decision

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In Springfield, Illinois, a recent federal ruling has struck down the state’s ban on assault weapons, a decision that has sparked intentions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to seek an appeal. The law, which was put into place in January 2023 following a tragic mass shooting in Highland Park, included provisions against the sale of assault weapons such as AR-15s, high-capacity magazines, and other attachments. This legislation was a direct response to the July 2022 incident where a gunman killed seven and injured 48 using a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic rifle. U.S. District Judge Stephen P. … Read more

Rapper Lil Durk Faces New Federal Charges in Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot That Killed Innocent Victim

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Los Angeles – A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has leveled new charges against Chicago rapper Lil Durk, real name Durk Banks, in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme that occurred last year but tragically misfired, leading to the death of a non-targeted individual. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California announced the superseding indictment, which accuses Banks of conspiracy, use of interstate facilities in commission of murder-for-hire resulting in death, and several firearms-related offenses. These charges come under heightened scrutiny following Banks’ recent apprehension while allegedly attempting a hasty departure from the … Read more