Tag:First Amendment

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Grants Trump Immunity for ‘Official Acts’

The Supreme Court granted Trump broad immunity in his official capacity, but left it to the lower courts to decide the line between official and unofficial acts in many instances.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Rules ‘Gratuities’ to State, Local Officials Aren’t a Crime to Accept

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision that an illegal gratuity payment of $13,000 was made to a local official in Indiana.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Affirms District Court Ruling Against Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released an opinion on the district court’s abstention in a case involving former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Mifepristone Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court found groups challenging the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone lacked Article III standing.

Judge rules Colorado’s preschool program violated schools’ First Amendment religion rights

A federal judge ruled that Colorado’s universal preschool program violated two Catholic preschools’ First Amendment rights when they were denied entry into the program.

10th Circuit Rules Against CU Anschutz COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The 10th Circuit overturned the district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction for students and employees sanctioned by the university.

TikTok sues to block new U.S. law banning app if it is not sold

TikTok and its Chinese parent company on Tuesday challenged a recently enacted federal law banning the short-form video platform from the United States if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for April 30

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released opinions addressing qualified immunity, the First Amendment and federal contractor wage rules.