A federal judge in Tennessee has temporarily blocked a law that would have placed strict limits on drag shows in the state, noting that the state has failed to provide a "compelling government interest" for why it should regulate drag performances so severely. The law was met with criticism from LGBTQ+ activists and allies, and the temporary restraining order issued by Judge Parker will remain in effect until April 15, when the court will hear arguments from both sides.
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A federal judge in Tennessee has granted a temporary injunction against a first-of-its-kind law that would have placed strict limits on drag shows, citing that it "missed the mark" when it came to protecting free speech. The law was signed into effect by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, on March 2 and has been met with strong opposition from the LGBTQ+ community. The case is ongoing and a hearing is scheduled for April 13 to determine if the law will be allowed to take effect or if it will be permanently blocked by the court.
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump became the first president to be indicted while in office, as a Manhattan grand jury charged him in relation to the 2016 hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is expected to appear in court on Tuesday for his arraignment, and his attorneys plan to file "substantial" legal challenges. The district attorney's office has been investigating Trump's alleged role in the scandal and the arraignment will be closely watched to see what legal strategies are presented and what the outcome of the case will be.
On Wednesday, Russian authorities arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg. U.S. Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan has warned that Gershkovich is likely to face a sham, closed trial on espionage charges and endure tough treatment. This arrest is the latest in a series of incidents that have raised tensions between Russia and the West, and the international community is urged to pay attention to the case and take action.
A Delaware judge has ruled that a jury must decide whether Fox News acted with actual malice when it aired false allegations about the 2020 presidential election. The defamation case was brought against the conservative network by Dominion Voting Systems and emails and text messages from Fox News executives and on-air personalities will become public as part of the lawsuit. The outcome of the trial could set a precedent for how news networks cover future elections.
This article discusses the upcoming arraignment of former President Donald Trump in New York, the first time a former president has faced criminal charges. The case revolves around payments made in 2016 ahead of the election, which Trump denies any wrongdoing in. Trump's legal team is expected to quickly move to dismiss the case before it reaches trial.
Former President Donald Trump was indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Thursday, prompting a response from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decision as a politically-motivated "witch-hunt". Trump has yet to comment on the indictment, but he is entitled to challenge the charges in court and avail himself of all processes and protections that New York State’s criminal procedure affords. The indictment has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers, with the outcome of the case yet to be seen.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, though the exact charge or charges are still unknown. The indictment is under seal, but is believed to involve the hush money payment his former lawyer Michael Cohen made to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Trump and his allies have already responded to the indictment, calling it “Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history.” The arraignment is expected to take place next week, raising questions about the legality of hush money payments and the implications of a former president being indicted.