February 6, 2023 Georgian court rejects former president Saakashvili's appeal for release A Georgian court has rejected former president Saakashvili's appeal for release from prison. Supporters of the ex-president believe he is suffering from poisoning by heavy metals.
February 2, 2023 Appeals court rules government can’t stop people with domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled Thursday that a law prohibiting people with domestic violence restraining orders from having guns is unconstitutional.
January 10, 2023 Man convicted of murdering Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor to be released on parole A man convicted of murdering a Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor was released on parole. Charles Erickson has spent nearly two decades in prison for murder.
January 7, 2023 Federal court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban A court has ruled against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' ban on bump stocks, finding the agency acted without congressional authorization.
January 4, 2023 Washington teacher who brought MAGA hat to school trainings protected under First Amendment, court rules The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a former Washington teacher's decision to bring a MAGA hat to a school training on two separate occasions was protected under the First Amendment.
December 21, 2022 Court upholds injunction against Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors in three states A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision blocking the Biden administration from enforcing its COVID-19 vaccine requirements on federal contractors.
December 21, 2022 Texas withdraws appeal to court order blocking gun law that banned adults under 21 from carrying firearms Texas has withdrawn its appeal of a court decision that ruled a law preventing adults younger than 21 from obtaining an open carry license was unconstitutional.
December 20, 2022 Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Clyde Reese dies unexpectedly at 64 Georgia's Court of Appeals judge Clyde Reese died unexpectedly at 64. Officials said no cause of death was given. Gov. Brian Kemp will appoint a replacement.
December 17, 2022 Federal court rejects challenge from female athletes to Connecticut transgender sports policy A court tossed a case brought by four female track athletes who alleged Connecticut's transgender inclusion policy puts girls at a disadvantage.
December 14, 2022 Dana Douglas to make history in becoming 5th Circuit's 1st Black woman judge Dana Douglas has been confirmed to be 5th Circuit's first Black woman judge. Douglas was nominated to the appeals court to replace Judge James Dennis, who is retiring.