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Atlanta police investigate whether their officer had sex with federal judge in the judge's chambers

Atlanta police have launched an investigation to determine if a high-ranking officer found to have had sex with a federal judge in the courthouse is from their department

The Independent UK

Federal judge’s courthouse hookups with cop heard by staff, report says

A court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a “private reprimand.”

The Independent UK

Filming Cops Is a First Amendment Right. The Feds Keep Harassing People for It Anyway.

Most federal appeals courts have recognized the right to record police. DHS employees nevertheless seem to view it as a crime.

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Trump Loses CNN Defamation Case As Own Appointees at Conservative Appeals Court Rejects 'Big Lie' Election Coverage

Donald Trump's £370 million defamation lawsuit against CNN, centered on the 'Big Lie' phrase, was dismissed by a federal appeals court, closing off appellate avenues.

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court to Hear Case Over Assets Seized by Fidel Castro's Government as U.S.-Cuba Tensions Continue To Escalate

The cases stem from a provision in the 1996 Helms-Burton Act known as Title III, which allows Americans to sue entities that "traffic" in property taken by Cuba.

Latin Times

Video Shows Border Patrol Threaten Legal Observer in Key Largo for Following Him

Every federal circuit court that has considered the issue, including the one covering Florida, has upheld a First Amendment right to monitor and record the police.

Reason

A School District Cop Allegedly Did Nothing To Stop the Uvalde Mass Shooting. Was That Failure a Crime?

Adrian Gonzales is on trial for acts of "omission" that prosecutors say amounted to 29 felony counts of child endangerment.

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ICE Agent Who Took Upskirt Photos of Flight Attendant Says It Wasn't a Crime Because He Was Sneaky

Um, no, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit says, upholding his conviction.

Reason

Spanish-language journalist arrested while covering protest near Atlanta deported to El Salvador

A Spanish-language journalist who lived and worked in Georgia has been deported to El Salvador

The Independent UK

The 9th Circuit Overturns a Man's Conviction for Holding a Shotgun on the Sidewalk in Front of His House

The decision, which hinges on an exception to the Gun-Free School Zones Act, does not say whether that law is consistent with the Second Amendment.

Reason

Florida Deputies Jailed a Texas Woman for 3 Days Even Though She's 23 Years Older Than the Suspect

A federal judge cleared the way for Jennifer Heath Box's lawsuit against the cops who misidentified her as a fugitive, despite a "mountain of evidence" that they had the wrong woman.

Reason

Compensation for Legal Fees Is a Critical Protection Against Civil Forfeiture Abuses

A recent federal appeals court decision underlines the importance of that safeguard.

Reason

The 11th Circuit Revives a Constitutional Challenge to the Federal Law That Disarms Medical Marijuana Patients

The appeals court concluded that the government had failed to show that policy is consistent with "this Nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation."

Reason

The Government Seized 7 Horses From a Georgia 'Urban Cowboy.' A Court Says He Can Sue.

In a rare and significant decision, a federal court ruled Brandon Fulton can sue directly under the Takings Clause—without Congress creating a specific remedy.

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Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers

With the start of another high school football season around the corner, a long-simmering dispute has heated up: prayers at games.

Reason

This Court Case Could Normalize Vibes-Based Regulation

A Biden-era rule mandates two-person freight crews. But the government admits it lacks evidence that is necessary—and is instead relying on "common sense."

Reason

Federal Courts Shrug at Potentially Lethal Wrong-Door Raids

Cops should not be free to forgo the modicum of care required to make sure they’re in the right place.

Reason

The FBI Raided This Innocent Georgia Family's Home. The Supreme Court Just Revived Their Lawsuit.

Agents detonated a grenade and broke into the house, guns drawn. But while the decision is good news for Curtrina Martin and Toi Cliatt, their legal battle is far from over.

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The FBI Wrongly Raided a Georgia Family's Home. Now Their Case Is Going to the Supreme Court.

A federal court ruled Trina Martin could not sue the government after agents burst into her home and held an innocent man at gunpoint.

Reason

The FBI Wrongly Raided This Family's Home. Now the Supreme Court Will Hear Their Case.

Curtrina Martin's petition attracted support from a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

Salon

Trump v. Jack Smith could head to SCOTUS

President-elect Donald Trump is hoping that some friendly judges can make his Jack Smith problem go away

Salon

"Trump's protector" takes on Jack Smith

Cannon's work on Trump's case is "replete with examples of her astonishing bias," a former prosecutor told Salon

Roll Call

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay sentencing in New York case - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to halt the sentencing for his felony conviction in New York state.

Roll Call

Democrats push judicial nominations through GOP delays - Roll Call

Republicans have employed a series of procedural tactics to slow confirmations of judicial nominees during the lame-duck session.

Reason

The FBI Wrongly Raided This Family's Home. A Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Wants the Supreme Court To Step In.

A federal court denied them the right to sue—despite Congress enacting a law five decades ago specifically for situations like this one.

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