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Alarming Surge: More Than 400 Federal Judges Targeted in Threats, Highest Numbers in Years

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Washington, D.C. – The number of threats against federal judges in the United States soared in 2023, with federal investigators responding to over 400 incidents, according to statistics from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) obtained by CBS News. The figures reveal a significant increase from previous years, with only 179 incidents investigated in 2019 and 300 in 2022. It is important to note that these statistics pertain to the number of threats that were investigated, and it is possible that individual judges received multiple threats. The targeting of federal judges gained increased attention in 2023, … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses PhRMA’s Lawsuit Against Biden’s Drug Price-Setting Provisions

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WASHINGTON (AP) – The US trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) faced a setback in its efforts to oppose drug price-setting provisions in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). A federal judge in the District Court for the Western District of Texas has thrown out PhRMA’s lawsuit on Monday, dealing a blow to their attempts to halt the price-curbing measures. PhRMA has been vocal in its opposition to the IRA, asserting concerns over the impact of price-setting on the pharmaceutical industry. However, their legal challenge has been dismissed by the court, … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Ohio Law Restricting Kids’ Social Media Access: Tech Industry Group Celebrates Victory

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Columbus, Ohio – A federal judge in Ohio has ruled against a law that aimed to regulate children’s access to social media platforms. The judge, District Judge Algenon Marbley, temporarily blocked the law, stating that it is likely to be unconstitutional. This decision follows an emergency order issued by Judge Marbley last month, halting the law’s implementation. The Ohio legislation would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing children under the age of 16 to create accounts. However, Judge Marbley expressed concerns about the law’s approach, calling it “breathtakingly blunt” in … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Pharmaceutical Industry Lawsuit Over Medicare Drug Pricing Program

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Austin, Texas – A federal judge in Austin has dismissed a lawsuit brought by pharmaceutical industry bodies challenging a new Medicare program that allows the government to negotiate prices for expensive drugs. U.S. District Judge David Ezra, appointed by Ronald Reagan, sided with the Biden administration in throwing out the lawsuit. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) group and two others had claimed the program was unconstitutional. Under the program, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to seek lower prices for certain drugs, ultimately … Read more