The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, claiming that the legislation he signed unfairly targets the predominantly Black city of Jackson and would lead to "separate and unequal policing." The lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent the legislation from taking effect, and calls for a jury trial to determine damages. It is unclear when the court will rule on the case.
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A U.S. District Court judge in Texas ruled that the FDA's approval of mifepristone was illegal, sparking a debate over the future of abortion access in the United States. Democrats have called on the Biden administration to ignore the ruling, but the administration has yet to announce what action it will take. The FDA is expected to make a statement soon.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled in favor of the Justice Department’s use of an obstruction charge against hundreds of defendants arrested in connection with the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The ruling affirms the department’s use of the charge and reverses a decision by a Trump appointee, but questions remain about the future of the statute and its impact on the defendants.
On Monday, the FBI confirmed an agent-involved shooting in Knoxville, Tennessee that resulted in the death of Roy McGrath, former chief of staff to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R). McGrath had been on the run for three weeks after failing to appear for a trial on fraud and embezzlement charges. Joseph Murtha, an attorney for McGrath's wife, described his death as an absolute tragedy. The FBI has not released any details about the incident.
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.
Roger Ng, a former Goldman Sachs banker, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday for his role in the embezzlement, laundering, and bribery of Malaysia's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund. The charges stem from $6.5 billion in bonds that Goldman Sachs helped 1MDB sell, of which $4.5 billion was embezzled and used to finance luxury items. Ng denied the charges, but the court's sentence stands as a reminder of the consequences of financial fraud and corruption.
The Supreme Court is considering a major elections case from North Carolina which involves the question of whether the North Carolina Supreme Court had the authority to throw out Republican-drawn congressional districts. The North Carolina Supreme Court is now dominated by conservatives and if it reverses its decision, it could moot the crux of the case that the Supreme Court had been considering. The Supreme Court has asked the parties involved to file new court papers on the impact of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision, which could have far-reaching implications for election law nationwide.
Scott Adams, the creator of the popular Dilbert comic strip, has faced backlash after making controversial remarks about Black Americans. This has resulted in the publisher of his forthcoming book withdrawing plans for the book, newspapers no longer running his strip, and his book agent no longer representing him. The controversy has sparked a debate about freedom of speech and censorship, and Adams' response to the continued fallout remains to be seen.