December 22, 2022 Louisville abortion clinic buffer zone infringes on First Amendment rights, appeals court finds A federal appeals court temporarily barred enforcement of a Louisville, Kentucky, city ordinance that created a buffer zone from demonstrations around abortion clinics.
December 21, 2022 West Virginia governor appoints Perri Jo DeChristopher as circuit judge serving Monongalia County Perri Jo DeChristopher has been selected as a circuit judge to serve Monongalia County in West Virginia. She will fill the seat on Dec. 31 after Phillip D. Gaujot's resignation.
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Texas withdraws appeal to court order blocking gun law that banned adults under 21 from carrying firearms Texas has withdrawn its appeal of a court decision that ruled a law preventing adults younger than 21 from obtaining an open carry license was unconstitutional.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 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.
December 12, 2022 Conservatives fear Biden’s judges will sail though a 51-49 Senate next year After losing a critical Senate seat in Georgia, conservatives are worried Democrats now in the majority will be able to push Biden’s judicial nominees more easily.
December 10, 2022 Federal appeals court bars Biden administration from forcing Catholic groups to provide transgender care The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Friday permanently blocked the Biden administration from forcing Christian groups to provide transgender health care or insurance coverage.
December 9, 2022 Federal judge declines to hold former President Trump in contempt of court in classified material battle A federal judge on Friday declined to take action against former President Trump through contempt of court for allegedly failing to comply with a subpoena.
December 7, 2022 Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing A U.S. federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his alleged role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
December 6, 2022 New Orleans ex-inmates file lawsuit against prosecutor's office that helped free them A lawsuit has been filed by two men suing the prosecutor's office that helped free them from prison. The men are seeking compensation from the district attorney's office.