On Tuesday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration. They aim to block a rule they claim will compel doctors to provide gender transition care against their judgment or face heavy penalties. The lawsuit was lodged in federal court in Tampa and targets a…
Since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June 2022, which effectively nullified the constitutional right to abortion nationwide, nearly two dozen states have implemented bans or restrictions on access to the procedure. The repercussions of these measures are now becoming apparent, with states facing higher rates of maternal…
The Biden administration has taken a significant step in its efforts to combat gun violence by finalizing a rule aimed at closing the so-called “gun show loophole.” The new rule, announced by the Justice Department on Thursday, April 11, will require individuals selling firearms online and at gun shows to conduct background checks on potential…
In a recent legal battle over climate policy, a federal judge in Kentucky delivered a significant blow to the Biden administration’s efforts. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton, appointed by former President Donald Trump, ruled against a Biden-era regulation that mandated states to set climate targets for vehicles on the national highway system. The ruling, while…
In the latest development in the ongoing legal battle over Texas’ controversial migrant arrest law, a federal appeals court has upheld the decision to keep the law on hold, marking another twist in the high-stakes clash between state and federal authority. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 ruling late Tuesday, affirmed…
A federal judge has upheld the Biden administration’s program that permits a limited number of migrants from four countries to enter the United States for humanitarian reasons, dismissing a challenge from Republican-led states. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton on Friday, March 8, 2024, allows the program to continue operating, despite opposition…
In their legal case comment titled “Proper Parties, Proper Relief,” William Baude and Samuel L. Bray delve into the critical role of standing doctrine in contemporary U.S. law, particularly highlighted by recent cases at the United States Supreme Court. They examine various sources contributing to the centrality of standing, including procedural fusion, shifts in public…