Former Kentucky Official Kim Davis Hit with Massive $360,000 Debt Following Landmark Ruling Against Marriage Denials

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Former Kentucky official Kim Davis, known for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has been ordered to pay over $360,000 in legal fees and costs after a recent ruling. The controversy surrounding Davis began in 2015, when she denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Rowan County, citing her religious beliefs. This led to a high-profile legal battle and ultimately, a landmark Supreme Court decision affirming the right to same-sex marriage nationwide. The case gained widespread attention and ignited a fierce debate about religious freedom and LGBTQ rights. Davis became … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Corruption Trial for Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Amid Supreme Court’s Pending Ruling on A Similar Case

CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has been postponed as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a similar case in Indiana. The trial, originally scheduled for April, has been rescheduled to begin on October 8, according to U.S. District Judge John Blakey. He warned prosecutors that proceeding with the trial before the Supreme Court’s ruling could result in a retrial. Madigan, seated at the defense table, consented to the delay. Madigan is one of several individuals facing public corruption charges in Chicago who have requested that their cases be put on … Read more

Wisconsin Court Ruling Protects Absentee Ballots with Minor Errors, Ensures Voting Rights

MADISON, Wis. – A recent court ruling in Wisconsin has resolved a legal dispute over the acceptance of absentee ballots with minor errors. The ruling allows election clerks in the state to accept such ballots, even if they contain incomplete witness addresses. This decision comes after a contentious battle between conservatives and liberals in the battleground state. The lawsuit, brought by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, sought to clarify the voting rights protections for absentee voters whose ballots have minor errors in listing their witnesses’ addresses. The Dane County Circuit Court ultimately ruled … Read more