Unconstitutional

Huntington Beach Sues California Again, Challenging Sanctuary State Law as Unconstitutional Amid Rising Crime Concerns

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Huntington Beach, California – Nearly seven years after an initial legal defeat, the city of Huntington Beach has launched a new legal challenge against California’s sanctuary state law, alleging the law inhibits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and thus violates the U.S. Constitution. City leaders disclosed that their federal lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the Central District of California. In the lawsuit, plaintiffs include the city itself, the city council, its police department, and the chief of police. They are contesting the constitutionality of the California Values Act, also known … Read more

Cleveland County Judge Rules State Board’s Decision Against Transgender Student Unconstitutional

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NORMAN, Okla. — A judge in Cleveland County has declared that the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s (OSBE) decision to downgrade the accreditation status of Norman Public Schools infringed upon the constitutional rights of a transgender student. The ruling underscores a developing conflict between state policy and individual civil liberties. In his decision, District Judge Thad Balkman determined that the OSBE’s actions were directed specifically at a policy adopted by the school district intended to protect transgender students’ rights. This policy allows transgender students to use bathroom facilities that correspond with their gender identity. Norman … Read more

Judge Overturns Unconstitutional Elements of Arkansas Legislation Aimed at Librarians

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Little Rock, AR — A federal judge in Arkansas recently issued a ruling that struck down several provisions of a state law criticized for imposing severe restrictions on librarians and educators concerning the handling of “sexually explicit” material. The law, which could have subjected librarians and others to criminal charges for providing minors access to such content, was deemed unconstitutional in parts by the judge. The ruling focuses primarily on Section 4B of the Act, which has stirred significant controversy for its potential implications on free speech and educational content. The judge’s decision highlights concerns … Read more

Former Trump Lawyer Challenges Guilty Plea, Claims Unconstitutional Grounds in Georgia Election Case

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Atlanta, GA — Kenneth Chesebro, a former lawyer for Donald Trump’s campaign, has filed a motion to retract his guilty plea in a case concerning alleged interference in the 2020 election in Georgia. This development comes after a judge ruled that one of the conspiracy counts against him was beyond state jurisdiction, as it involved filings made to a federal court. In October 2023, Chesebro entered a guilty plea for conspiring to submit false documents declaring Trump the winner in Georgia. However, his plea is now under scrutiny following a decision by Fulton County Superior … Read more