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Constitutional Law-Felony Prohibition on Gun Ownership-State Prohibition on Restoration of Firearm Rights-Second Amendment
Plaintiff appealed the district court’s dismissal of his complaint challenging aspects of Iowa law that prohibited him from possessing firearms, receiving a permit to acquire firearms, or applying for the […]
Constitutional Law-Reproductive Rights-Enjoinment of Statutes
The state appealed the trial court’s issuance of a preliminary injunction against various state laws and regulations. After Missouri voters amended the state constitution to prohibit the government from denying […]
Judge blocks Ten Commandments law in 4 Arkansas school districts
Federal judge halts Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms, citing church-state separation. Ruling applies to four school districts.
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a temporary stay on rulings that had blocked President Trump’s tariffs, halting lower court rulings and allowing them to remain in place while the legal battle continues.
Judge blocks Trump order targeting law firm as retaliation
A judge ruled Trump’s executive order targeting Jenner & Block unconstitutional retaliation for legal work opposing his administration.
Constitutional Law: First Amendment-Publications to Inmates-Correctional Facility Ban
Defendant appealed the adverse judgment in the complaint filed by plaintiff. Plaintiff was a publisher of books and magazines designed to inform prisoners of their legal rights; it sent unsolicited […]
Constitutional Law: COVID-19-Eviction Restrictions-Contract and Takings Clauses
Heights Apartments, LLC v. Walz (MLW No. 82392/Case No. 23-2686 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, Brasel, J.
Constitutional Law: Constitutional and Conspiracy Claims-Claims Against State Department-Dismissal of Action
Medcqm v. U.S. Department of State (MLW No. 82398/Case No. 24-2335 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, District of Missouri, Frank, J.
Constitutional Law: Second Amendment-State Invalidation of Federal Firearms Laws-Supremacy Clause
U.S. v. Missouri (MLW No. 82048/Case No. 23-1457 – 10 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Colloton, J.) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, Wimes, J. (Joshua Divine, AAG, of Jefferson City, MO for appellant; Jeff P. Johnson, AAG, of Jefferson City, MO on the brief) (Jeffrey Eric Sandberg, DOJ, of Washington, D.C. for appellee; Mark B. Stern, DOJ, of Washingto[...]
Constitutional Law: Second Amendment-Braced Pistols-Rule-Making Authority
Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Inc. v. Garland (MLW No. 81951/Case No. 23-3230 – 33 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Grasz, J.) Appealed from U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota, Hovland, J. (Stephen J. Obermeier, of Washington, D.C. and Michael Ray Williams, of Charleston, WV for appellants; Thomas M. Johnson, Jr., of Washington, D.C.; Jeremy Joseph Broggi, o[...]
Constitutional Law: Former Legislators/Legislative Staff-Ban on Lobbying-First Amendment Violation
Miller v. Ziegler (MLW No. 81874/Case No. 23-1902 – 11 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Stras, J.) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, Harpool, J. (Cole David Bradbury, of Osage Beach, MO for appellant) (Jason Krol Lewis, AAG, of Jefferson City, MO for appellee)
Constitutional Law: First and Fourteenth Amendment Violations-University Student Group-Denial of Access to Facilities
Viewpoint Neutrality Now! v. Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota (MLW No. 81865/Case No. 23-1346 – 17 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Shepherd, J.) Appealed from U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, Schiltz, J. (Erick G. Kaardal, of Minneapolis, MN for appellants) (Carrie Ryan Gallia, of Minneapolis, MN for appellees)
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