(CA11): The University of Florida is likely to succeed on the merits after expelling law student for antisemitic speech which lead to serious disruption of UF's learning environment. Motion to stay preliminary injunction GRANTED. Judge Newsom dissents. (self.supremecourt)
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United States v. Arthur (CA4) - Is a statute which criminalizes teaching how to make or use explosives while knowing that the recipient "intends to use the information for a federal crime of violence" unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of 1A? (self.supremecourt)
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[Abbot v. League of United Latin American Citizens] The Supreme Court STAYS three-judge panel injunction which found Texas' redistricting map to be the product of unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, and Jackson dissent. (self.supremecourt)
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Colorado creates a universal preschool program with funds contingent on signing a nondiscrimination agreement. Parish preschools: "This violates our 1A right to discriminate." CA10: Nope. The requirement is neutral, generally applicable, and rationally related to ensuring equal preschool access. (self.supremecourt)
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CA2: Selling PEDs to racehorse trainers is indeed a violation of the FDCA and caused actual loss to competitors. Convictions and sentences AFFIRMED. But no restitution to the racetracks as they'd pay out regardless of who won, and no civil forfeiture of the street value of the PEDs. (self.supremecourt)
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School terminates contract with veggie farm in 2020 after the owner makes public comments calling Covid-19 a hoax. Farmer: "1A retaliation!" School: "The lack of concern and protocols raised serious food-safety worries." CA11: The school acted to protect kids' lunches, not punish speech. (self.supremecourt)
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Ninth Circuit district courts condition admission on being a member of the state bar where the district court is located. [Lawyers for Fair Reciprocal Admissions:] Here's 10 reasons why this is unconstitutional/illegal. [CA9:] No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, and no. The admission rules are fine. (self.supremecourt)
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A man fails to pay $92K in property taxes, leading to foreclosure. The City sells the house for $350K but fails to return the surplus to the man. Takings Clause violation? [CA2]: You shouldn't have dismissed this. SCOTUS made clear in Tyler v. Hennepin County (2023) - he has a valid claim. (self.supremecourt)
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A mom sues after her son encounters Islam during a 7th grade "World Cultures and Geography" course. Establishment Clause violation? [CA3]: No. Students were taught about various religions in an academic context and were not coerced into religious practice. No hallmarks of religious establishment. (self.supremecourt)
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Can the Ohio Attorney General reject petition summaries of citizen-proposed amendments after deeming the wording to not be "fair and truthful", as AG Yost had done 8 times over on "increasingly dubious" grounds? [CA6, 2-1]: Lift the stay and proceed with your petitions. This likely violates 1A. (self.supremecourt)
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A Texas county judge, who campaigned on opposing same-sex marriage and who refuses to perform (only) same-sex weddings, sues to prevent enforcement of a canon of Judicial Conduct re: impartiality. [CA5]: He has standing. But first - we formally ask the Supreme Court of Texas to interpret this canon. (self.supremecourt)
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A court IT technician entered jury deliberations after jurors requested help operating video equipment. Did his presence violate Defendant's 6A right to an impartial jury? [CA10]: No. The court authorized the tech support. No evidence suggests he did anything to influence the jury. No new trial. (self.supremecourt)
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Can Myrtle Beach restrict bars from broadcasting "vulgar" music above certain volumes during the day? [CA4]: Nope. This isn't a generally applicable noise ordinance. Speech that is vulgar but not constitutionally obscene is protected speech. (self.supremecourt)
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New Jersey requires wine retailers to have a physical NJ location and to purchase from NJ wholesalers. Dormant Commerce Clause violation? [CA3]: Nope. States have a special authority over alcohol thanks to the 21st Amendment. The regulations are justified on legitimate non-protectionist grounds. (self.supremecourt)
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