D.C. settles lawsuit over arrest for 'Imperial March' protest

DC to pay ‘significant amount’ to man who played Star Wars ‘Imperial march’ behind National Guard

A partial settlement has been reached in a First Amendment lawsuit filed by a Washington, D.C., man who was detained after protesting National Guard troops by playing the “Imperial March” from “Star Wars” behind them last year. Under the settlement, the District of Columbia agreed to resolve claims stemming from the conduct of Metropolitan Police []

Man who protested National Guards with Imperial March receives settlement

Sam O’Hara said First, Fourth Amendment rights violated

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling

A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld an Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, keeping in place a law passed largely in response to a deadly Independence Day parade shooting. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit overturns a lower court decision that found the ban unconstitutional. The 2-1 appellate decision [] The post Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Judge blocks Virginia ICE mask ban hours before going into effect

A federal judge blocked a Virginia law instituting a mask ban for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers hours before the measure would have taken effect on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Robert Payne, appointed by former President George H.W. Bush, issued a preliminary injunction in favor of the Department of Justice. The federal government sued Virginia []...Click to read more

'These Protests Are Not Peaceful': The Legality of March and March Demonstrations

'These Protests Are Not Peaceful': The Legality of March and March Demonstrations

Judge Smacks Down USPS Ballot Restrictions, Enforces 2021 Settlement

A federal judge issued an order Wednesday blocking proposed U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rules that would have restricted mail-in voting for certain voters. The ruling comes after the Public Citizen Litigation Group and the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), representing the NAACP, filed a motion to enforce a 2021 settlement agreement. In that original settlement, the [] Judge Smacks Down USPS Ballot Restrictions, Enforces 2021 Settlement

Settlement reached in ‘Star Wars’ detention lawsuit over National Guard protester in DC

The District of Columbia has agreed to a settlement with a resident who sued the city and four police officers after he was detained last year for following National Guard troops while playing music from the “Star Wars” franchise. Sam O’Hara alleged in a complaint in October that four Metropolitan Police Department officers violated his...

Federal judge hands another big loss to the Trump admin by blocking arrests at immigration courts nationwide

A federal judge in San Francisco issued a nationwide injunction, barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement from arresting migrants at immigration courts across the United States. The 71-page ruling marked one of the most significant judicial setbacks to the Trump administration‘s immigration agenda. It came the same day a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., handed...

You want us to regulate the CM? Supreme Court raps DMK in Karur stampede case

You want us to regulate the CM? Supreme Court raps DMK in Karur stampede case

Justice Department sues California and Virginia for weapons bans

The government filed the suits the same day California’s so-called Glock ban and Virginia’s assault weapons ban were slated to take effect. The post Justice Department sues California and Virginia for weapons bans appeared first on MS NOW.

DC settles with left-wing protester who tailed National Guard while playing Darth Vader theme song

A left-wing protester who tailed National Guard members while playing The Imperial March from Star Wars has secured a large settlement from Washington, D.C.

The Litigation Lobby: Civil Justice Reform and the Future of the Texas-Florida Economic Advantage

Executive Summary Civil litigation policy in the U.S. is no longer just a debate over legal philosophy; it... The post The Litigation Lobby: Civil Justice Reform and the Future of the Texas-Florida Economic Advantage appeared first on James Madison Institute.

D.C. will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says

A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay 50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader's theme song from Star Wars on his phone.

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois assault weapons ban, overturning lower court ruling

CHICAGO — A federal appeals court in Chicago on Thursday upheld Illinois’ 2023 assault weapons ban, overturning a lower court decision and delivering what could be a short-lived victory to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker. In a 2-1 decision, a ...

DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says

A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay 50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone.

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Florida’s “Stop WOKE” Law

In a stunning victory for the First Amendent’s guarantee of free speech, a federal appeals court overturned Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s “Stop WOKE” act. A district court judge had previously issued a preliminary injunction on the law, calling it “positively dystopian.” The state contended that it paid the professors’ salaries and had the authority to []

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban. Here's What They Said.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban. Here's What They Said.

Russian MFA summons Moldovan envoy after diplomatic couriers detained in Chisinau

A strong protest was lodged with the envoy and a verbal note was handed over

[Photo] 🚨 In a 2-1 vote, the Seventh Circuit upheld Illinois's ban on AR-15-style rifles [...]

In a 2-1 vote, the Seventh Circuit upheld Illinois's ban on AR-15-style rifles and large-capacity magazines, reversing a federal judge who had struck down the state's Protect Illinois Communities Act after trial.https://x.com/scotus_wire/status/2075311662526005714?s=46

‘You’re Going to Ticket Us for Offensive Speech?’ A Fort Worth Officer’s Warning at a Pride Festival Has Sparked a First Amendment Debate

A Fort Worth officer told a retired federal officer turned street preacher he could be ticketed for offensive speech at a pride festival. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘You’re Going to Ticket Us for Offensive Speech?’ A Fort Worth Officer’s Warning at a Pride Festival Has Sparked a First Amendment Debate appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Political clash mars TMC protest march

Political clash mars TMC protest march

NCLA Seeks Court Order for FBI Disclosure of Possible Social Media Censorship Payments

(NaturalNews) The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed a motion for summary judgment on June 30 in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asking a j...

Kansas joins DOJ in effort to end in-state tuition for undocumented students

The proposed agreement came hours after the U.S. Department of Justice sued the state over its decades-old law.

Thomas, Alito Chide Rogue Judges For Ignoring SCOTUS And The Law

'I am skeptical that the relief that the District Court ordered complies' with existing law, wrote Justice Thomas.

NDC: It won’t stand – Seriake Dickson reacts, reveals persons behind court judgment

Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has rejected the Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of the party, describing the ruling as illegal and vowing to challenge it through legal means. Reacting to the judgment delivered on Friday by Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Dickson said the court [] NDC: It won’t stand – Seriake Dickson reacts, reveals persons behind court judgment

One Judge Has Told ICE to Stop. The Supreme Court Already Said No.

A federal judge in San Francisco just halted the Trump administration’s policy of arresting migrants at immigration courthouses—everywhere in the country, for everyone. On June 23, 2026, Judge P. Casey Pitts of the Northern District of California issued a 71-page ruling in Pablo Sequen v. Albarran vacating three ICE courthouse-arrest policies and a separate waiver that...

AI-generated fake court citations could draw fines in Korea

Bills proposed in South Korea’s National Assembly on Friday seek to penalize litigants and lawyers for submitting court documents containing fabricated case citations, amid growing concern about AI-generated errors appearing in legal filings. Rep. Lee Sung-yoon of the Democratic Party of Korea proposed revisions to the Civil Procedure Act and the Criminal Procedure Act that would impose fines of up to 5 million won (3,270) on plaintiffs, representatives or lawyers who submit court documents cit

Plymouth DA seeks assault and battery charge against Brockton mayor

The DA's office says it filed for a clerk-magistrate hearing, which comes weeks after a high school student accused the mayor of inappropriately touching her during a parade. The post Plymouth DA seeks assault and battery charge against Brockton mayor appeared first on Boston.com.

Some thoughts on the U.S. v Hemani Decision

We wrote about the U.S. v Hemani case when the oral arguments took place, and the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision written by Justice Gorsuch is consistent with what we wrote. The concurring decision by Justices Jackson and Sotomayer is comical in its logical errors, and we will discuss that at the end of this post. [] The post Some thoughts on the U.S. v Hemani Decision appeared first on Crime Prevention Research Center.

After Setback, DMK Approaches Top Court Panel, CBI Ahead Of Vijay's Karur Visit

The move came just hours after the Supreme Court questioned the party's plea seeking curbs on Vijay's speeches and public engagements in connection with the September 2025 Karur stampede case,...

Update on The Ohio Coalition for Police Accountability and Transparency

This is where we are at with my Federal civil rights litigation. We are reaching out to provide a transparent update on the status of our federal civil rights litigation, Cynthia Brown v. Dave Yost (Case No. 2:24-cv-01401). ​As of July 2, 2026, we have passed the 210-day mark since our last major briefings were submitted to the court. We know many of you are waiting—just as we are—for a final ruling from Judge Graham regarding our request for a permanent injunction.