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Court takes up New York man’s bid for compassionate release

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Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, which reversed the district courts decision. The court of appeals interpreted Fernandezs argument that he is potentially innocent as a challenge to the validity of his conviction. A divided federal appeals court rejected a request to block the transfer.

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The morning read for Wednesday, June 8

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Study finds Supreme Court on far right of American public (Kelsey Reichmann, Courthouse News Service). Arizona prisoner asks Supreme Court to delay his execution (Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press). How states are preparing for a Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Bromwich, The New York Times).

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The morning read for Wednesday, June 2

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Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court Rules on Tribal Police and Immigrants’ Testimony (Adam Liptak, The New York Times). billion cancer case award (Robert Barnes, The Washington Post).

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Federal Court Rules In Favor Of Journalist Contesting Georgia’s Anti-BDS Law

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In a 2-1 panel decision, the court also found that the was overly broad. In so ruling, the appellate court reversed a January 2019 district court decision. Courts in Arizona , Kansas and Texas have also ruled against these laws. There are good-faith objections to the BDS movement.

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Ninth Circuit Holds Berkeley’s Gas Ban Preempted by U.S. Energy Policy & Conservation Act

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Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit handed down a decision in California Restaurant Association v. The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. O n Monday, April 17, 2023, the U.S. City of Berkeley.

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Legal Ethics Roundup: Ford Sues Lawyer Billing 57-Hour Day, ‘Biglaw 3, Trump 0,’ ABA & Fed Soc Out on Judges & More

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From the Wall Street Journal : President Trump dismisses court rulings against him as judicial overreach, and sometimes hes right. But what does it say when multiple judges across the political spectrum rule against him on similar sweeping grounds? . #7 7 Trump Officials Intensify Attacks on Judges as Court Losses Mount.

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US Department of Justice challenges Arizona election law requiring proof of citizenship

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona over an election law that requires state residents to provide proof of citizenship in order to vote in presidential and other federal elections. House Bill 2492 was signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in March. Inter Tribal Council, Inc.

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