The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a federal law prohibiting people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, in line with the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. This ruling is a major victory for gun rights advocates, and could be appealed to the Supreme Court to decide the fate of the law.
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Thousands of anti-abortion advocates from across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. on Friday for the 50th annual March for Life rally, marking a major milestone in the fight against abortion rights. Speakers at the event included President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and participants followed social distancing guidelines in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The march was a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting the rights of the unborn, and anti-abortion advocates are determined to make sure that every human life is respected and protected.
Supreme Court Report Reveals Need for Improved Security Measures to Protect Confidential Information
Supreme Court Report Reveals Need for Improved Security Measures to Protect Confidential Information
The Supreme Court released a report Thursday detailing its investigation into the leak of a draft decision overturning abortion rights last year. The report concluded that it was unlikely the Court’s information technology systems were improperly accessed by a person outside the Court, but was unable to determine who leaked the draft decision. This has highlighted the need for improved security measures to protect confidential information, and the Court is now considering additional protocols and safeguards to ensure the security of its information.
Supreme Court Investigation Fails to Identify Leaker of Unpublished Draft Opinion on Abortion Rights
Supreme Court Investigation Fails to Identify Leaker of Unpublished Draft Opinion on Abortion Rights
The Supreme Court announced on Thursday that it has been unable to identify the person responsible for the leak of an unpublished draft opinion reversing the landmark 1973 decision that established a constitutional right to abortion. 97 court employees were interviewed and all denied being the leaker, and the court has implemented new security protocols and a policy requiring employees to report any unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. The investigation is ongoing and the court has asked anyone with information to come forward.
The Supreme Court has allowed a New York gun control law to remain in effect while a legal challenge against it continues. The decision is…