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Judge Tosses Lawsuit by Candace Owens over False Facebook Fact Checks

(Associated Press) A Delaware judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by conservative political commentator Candace Owens against USA Today and another media organization over fact-checking coronavirus posts she made on Facebook. The judge ruled earlier this week that Owens had failed to state an actionable claim against USA Today or Lead...

Mississippi AG Makes Case for Overturning Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court should overturn its controversial 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide and should let states decide whether to regulate abortion before a fetus can survive outside the womb, the office of Mississippi's Republican attorney general argued in papers filed with the high court on Thursday. “Under the...

Larry Elder Wins Fight to Get on California Recall Ballot

(Headline USA) A California judge on Wednesday cleared the way for conservative talk radio host Larry Elder to join the field of candidates for an upcoming recall election that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Victory! My next one will be on Sept. 14 at the ballot box....

Radio Host Larry Elder Files Lawsuit over California Ballot

(Associated Press) Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by California election officials to block him from running in the state's Sept. 14 recall election, saying he's the target of political “shenanigans” by Sacramento Democrats. The Republican Elder said in a statement issued late Monday...

Biden Pledges Appeal of ‘Deeply Disappointing’ DACA Ruling

(Headline USA) President Joe Biden said Saturday that the Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judge's ruling deeming illegal an Obama-era program that has protected hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation and he renewed his calls for Congress to create a permanent solution. He said in a...

Judge Orders End to DACA; Current Enrollees ‘Safe’ for Now

(Headline USA) A federal judge in Texas on Friday ordered an end to an Obama-era program that prevented the deportations of some immigrants brought into the United States as children. It comes as Democrats in Congress are unveiling their plan to attempt amnesty for some 6 million illegals---including many DACA...

California Writes $1.35M Settlement Check After COVID Shutdown of Churches

(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) One year after Liberty Counsel sued Gov. Gavin Newsom on behalf of Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry, the state of California paid a settlement of $1.35 million on July 15. As a result of Liberty Counsel’s lawsuit, a federal district court in May approved...

Norwegian Cruises Sues Florida Over Virus Vaccination Law

(Associated Press) Norwegian Cruise Line is challenging a new Florida law that prevents cruise companies from requiring passengers to show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Miami federal court, contends that the law jeopardizes safe operation of cruise ships by increasing risk of contracting the...

Seattle’s Thug Lawyers Countersue Newspaper Over Mayor’s Deleted Texts

(Tim Gruver, The Center Square) The city of Seattle is suing its newspaper of record over a public records lawsuit concerning missing text messages from public officials who include Mayor Jenny Durkan. The countersuit concerns a public records lawsuit filed by the Seattle Times last month intended to obtain text messages...

Fed. Appeals Court: Dealers Can Sell Handguns to 18-Year-Olds

(Associated Press) A federal law that for more than 50 years has banned licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults between age 18 and 21 is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. In a 2-1 opinion, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond overturned a lower...

UPDATE: Mich. Panel Certifies Petition that Aims to Revoke Whitmer’s Emergency Powers

UPDATE 7/13/21 1:00 PM via THE CENTER SQUARE: After two orders from the Michigan Supreme Court, the State Board of Canvassers unanimously certified the Unlock Michigan petition aiming to revoke Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency powers. The petition heads to the GOP-led Legislature where its expected to be quickly approved, spokeswoman of...

Judge: Newsom Can’t Be Listed as Democrat on Recall Ballot

(Headline USA) California Gov. Gavin Newsom can’t put his Democratic Party affiliation on the ballot voters see when they decide whether to remove him, a judge ruled Monday. Newsom’s campaign missed a deadline to submit his affiliation to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber for the Sept. 14 recall election. Newsom’s...
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