Orders

Utah Court Orders Major Redistricting Overhaul as Gerrymandering Controversy Heats Up Ahead of 2024 Elections

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A judge has ordered the Utah legislature to redraw its congressional maps by the end of September, asserting that the current district lines are an unlawful gerrymander favoring Republicans. In a detailed 76-page ruling, Judge Dianna Gibson found the maps violated fair redistricting practices mandated by state law. The impending changes come as state lawmakers signal their intention to appeal the decision, potentially escalating the matter to the Utah Supreme Court and possibly further to the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling is part of a larger discussion on gerrymandering, a … Read more

Texas Judge Orders Sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to Satisfy $1 Billion Sandy Hook Judgments—Potential Shutdown Looms

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AUSTIN, Texas — A state judge has appointed a receiver to take control of Alex Jones’ Infowars assets as part of a court order aimed at satisfying over $1 billion in legal judgments owed to families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. The ruling, issued by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble on Wednesday, could soon lead to Jones losing access to his studio, impacting his broadcasting operations. The order has reignited interest from The Onion, a satirical publication, which expressed intentions to acquire Infowars and transform it into a parody platform. Ben Collins, The Onion’s … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Immediate Overhaul of ICE Detainee Conditions Amid Growing Outcry Over Inhumane Treatment

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A U.S. District Court in Manhattan has ordered the federal government to improve living conditions for detainees at a controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, following a lawsuit that revealed alarming health and safety violations. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan’s decision came after Peruvian immigrant Sergio Alberto Barco Mercado filed a complaint outlining the cramped and unsanitary environment at 26 Federal Plaza, raising concerns about the treatment of individuals in U.S. custody. In his ruling, Judge Kaplan mandated that by August 26, the government must provide detainees with more spacious and sanitary accommodations. Each holding … Read more

Judge Orders Full Mental Competency Exam for Murder Suspect Amid Domestic Dispute Case

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Washington, D.C. — A local judge has mandated a comprehensive mental health evaluation for a woman charged with murder, following allegations of her involvement in a fatal stabbing. The decision was made during a court session on August 11 in relation to the case of Anna Hyman, 22, who faces charges of second-degree murder while armed. The incident, which led to the death of 63-year-old Robert Dent, occurred on July 26, 2025, in the unit block of Galveston Street, SW. Dent reportedly suffered extensive injuries, with a total of 55 sharp force wounds found across … Read more