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Court Blocks FTC Investigation into Media Matters, Citing First Amendment Protections Amidst Concerns of Government Retaliation

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s Federal Trade Commission from proceeding with an investigation into Media Matters for America, a liberal watchdog organization known for its scrutiny of media practices. The ruling is significant in light of Media Matters’ recent statements regarding the rise of hate speech on X, formerly known as Twitter, since Elon Musk took control of the platform. U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan delivered the injunction on Friday, asserting that the FTC’s inquiry, which was allegedly centered around an advertiser boycott related to social media, infringes … Read more

Court Extends Halt on Controversial Coffee County Poultry Farm as Plaintiffs and Defendants Clash in Legal Battle

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Coffee County, Alabama – A legal battle over a proposed commercial poultry farm in southern Coffee County continues as an injunction has been extended, preventing any further development until September 29, 2025. The next court hearing is set for that date at the Coffee County Courthouse. The dispute stems from a hearing held on August 12, where five plaintiffs—Bruce Brooker, Rebecca Temple, Legrand Roberts, Hamp Adams, and Sims Funeral Homes, Inc.—sought to block the poultry project. The presiding judge, Kelly Brooks, issued a temporary injunction halting all work on the site, citing the need for … Read more

Court Ruling Puts the Brakes on Philadelphia’s Bike Lane Safety Upgrades, Sparking Debate Over Street Safety

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A Philadelphia judge’s ruling on Wednesday has significant implications for bike lane safety throughout the city. The court order blocks the creation of new loading zones on Spruce and Pine streets, part of a broader effort aimed at enhancing cycling safety in the area. The initiative was designed to establish designated areas for vehicles to temporarily stop, thereby preventing obstructions in bike lanes. This move followed the recent transformation of existing bike lanes from “no parking zones” to “no stopping zones,” allowing for the issuance of tickets to drivers who block these lanes, even for … Read more

Court Tosses Oklahoma Education Department’s Lawsuit Against Freedom From Religion Foundation Over Student Prayer Case

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MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education against the Freedom From Religion Foundation, marking a significant development in a legal battle that began earlier this year. The lawsuit arose after the foundation sent a cease-and-desist letter to a local school that had permitted a student to pray over the intercom. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced its decision on the grounds that the state lacked legal standing in the case. According to court documents, the state was unable to … Read more