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Federal Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Block Trump’s Mail Voting Restrictions

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Block Trump’s Mail Voting Restrictions

The court said it might rule differently in the future.
Legal Expert Explains What the Constitution and US Laws Say About Election Integrity, Mail-In Ballots

Legal Expert Explains What the Constitution and US Laws Say About Election Integrity, Mail-In Ballots

NTD discussed with Paul Kamenar, Lead Counsel, National Legal & Policy Center.
Bryan Kohberger Asks to Withdraw His Guilty Plea in University of Idaho Murders Case

Bryan Kohberger Asks to Withdraw His Guilty Plea in University of Idaho Murders Case

In his request, Kohberger said his attorneys didn’t adequately represent him and that his guilty plea wasn’t knowingly or voluntarily entered because it ‘was induced by unkept promises’ and threats.
Comey Moves to Dismiss Charges Accusing Him of Threatening Trump

Comey Moves to Dismiss Charges Accusing Him of Threatening Trump

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey are moving to dismiss the charges accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Restrictions on Mail-In Voting to Take Effect

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Restrictions on Mail-In Voting to Take Effect

The emergency application comes after a federal appeals court held that the president's executive order would confuse and possibly disenfranchise voters.
Appeals Court Rules DOJ Can Release Recordings of Biden's Interviews With Ghostwriter

Appeals Court Rules DOJ Can Release Recordings of Biden's Interviews With Ghostwriter

The decision allows the DOJ to release audio recordings and transcripts to the House Judiciary Committee and The Heritage ​Foundation.
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Order to Tighten Mail-In Voting, Citizenship Verification

Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Order to Tighten Mail-In Voting, Citizenship Verification

A Department of Justice spokesperson said that the agency disagrees with the appeals court's ruling, and that the department is reviewing all options.
Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

The stay allows time for the court to consider merits of the case that cannot be appropriately evaluated in haste, the order said.
Court Allows Tennessee’s Pro-GOP Electoral Map

Court Allows Tennessee’s Pro-GOP Electoral Map

Republicans have scored a win in the nationwide redistricting battle.
4 Minnesota Men Plead Guilty to $2.2 Million Housing Program Fraud

4 Minnesota Men Plead Guilty to $2.2 Million Housing Program Fraud

If convicted, each faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas of New York Times Journalists

Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas of New York Times Journalists

The Justice Department on July 10 subpoenaed journalists from The New York Times who reported on alleged safety concerns regarding the new Air Force One.
Trump Must Hand Over Finance Records Sought by BBC in Defamation Lawsuit, Judge Rules

Trump Must Hand Over Finance Records Sought by BBC in Defamation Lawsuit, Judge Rules

The U.S. president is seeking $10 billion in damages from the British broadcaster over its editing of his Jan. 6 speech in its ‘Panorama’ program.
Minnesota Lawmaker's Killer Receives 2 Consecutive Life Sentences

Minnesota Lawmaker's Killer Receives 2 Consecutive Life Sentences

Vance Boelter was handed down his sentence on Thursday, more than a year after the politically motivated attacks.
House Judiciary Holds a Markup of H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

House Judiciary Holds a Markup of H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

The House Judiciary Committee holds a markup of H.R. 9773, the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, and the ratification of subcommittee assignments.
Tennessee Sues Meta Over Teen Safety

Tennessee Sues Meta Over Teen Safety

A major legal battle over kids and social media—Meta is facing a major legal challenge.
Mexican Drug Kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Sentenced in US to Life in Prison

Mexican Drug Kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Sentenced in US to Life in Prison

Zambada pleaded guilty last year to racketeering conspiracy and continuing criminal enterprise.
Authorities Give Updates on Incendiary Device Case in New York City

Authorities Give Updates on Incendiary Device Case in New York City

Federal and local authorities give updates on the case of incendiary devices found near a federal building in New York City.
Officials Hold Press Conference After Mexican Drug Kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Sentenced to Life in Prison

Officials Hold Press Conference After Mexican Drug Kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Sentenced to Life in Prison

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of NY Joseph Nocella Jr. holds a sentencing press conference on July 20 after former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia was sentenced to life in prison.
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Receives First Case Since Inception in 1996

Alien Terrorist Removal Court Receives First Case Since Inception in 1996

The court asked the government to submit further evidence against the suspected alien terrorist by July 22.
Watchdog Group Asks Supreme Court to Compel Hawaii to Provide Voter Rolls in Transparency Dispute

Watchdog Group Asks Supreme Court to Compel Hawaii to Provide Voter Rolls in Transparency Dispute

The Public Interest Legal Foundation alleged that the state’s refusal to produce records violates federal law.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Block Trump’s Mail Voting Restrictions

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Block Trump’s Mail Voting Restrictions

The court said it might rule differently in the future.
Legal Expert Explains What the Constitution and US Laws Say About Election Integrity, Mail-In Ballots

Legal Expert Explains What the Constitution and US Laws Say About Election Integrity, Mail-In Ballots

NTD discussed with Paul Kamenar, Lead Counsel, National Legal & Policy Center.
Bryan Kohberger Asks to Withdraw His Guilty Plea in University of Idaho Murders Case

Bryan Kohberger Asks to Withdraw His Guilty Plea in University of Idaho Murders Case

In his request, Kohberger said his attorneys didn’t adequately represent him and that his guilty plea wasn’t knowingly or voluntarily entered because it ‘was induced by unkept promises’ and threats.
Comey Moves to Dismiss Charges Accusing Him of Threatening Trump

Comey Moves to Dismiss Charges Accusing Him of Threatening Trump

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey are moving to dismiss the charges accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Restrictions on Mail-In Voting to Take Effect

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Restrictions on Mail-In Voting to Take Effect

The emergency application comes after a federal appeals court held that the president's executive order would confuse and possibly disenfranchise voters.
Appeals Court Rules DOJ Can Release Recordings of Biden's Interviews With Ghostwriter

Appeals Court Rules DOJ Can Release Recordings of Biden's Interviews With Ghostwriter

The decision allows the DOJ to release audio recordings and transcripts to the House Judiciary Committee and The Heritage ​Foundation.
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Order to Tighten Mail-In Voting, Citizenship Verification

Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Order to Tighten Mail-In Voting, Citizenship Verification

A Department of Justice spokesperson said that the agency disagrees with the appeals court's ruling, and that the department is reviewing all options.
Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

The stay allows time for the court to consider merits of the case that cannot be appropriately evaluated in haste, the order said.
Court Allows Tennessee’s Pro-GOP Electoral Map

Court Allows Tennessee’s Pro-GOP Electoral Map

Republicans have scored a win in the nationwide redistricting battle.
4 Minnesota Men Plead Guilty to $2.2 Million Housing Program Fraud

4 Minnesota Men Plead Guilty to $2.2 Million Housing Program Fraud

If convicted, each faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas of New York Times Journalists

Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas of New York Times Journalists

The Justice Department on July 10 subpoenaed journalists from The New York Times who reported on alleged safety concerns regarding the new Air Force One.
Trump Must Hand Over Finance Records Sought by BBC in Defamation Lawsuit, Judge Rules

Trump Must Hand Over Finance Records Sought by BBC in Defamation Lawsuit, Judge Rules

The U.S. president is seeking $10 billion in damages from the British broadcaster over its editing of his Jan. 6 speech in its ‘Panorama’ program.
Minnesota Lawmaker's Killer Receives 2 Consecutive Life Sentences

Minnesota Lawmaker's Killer Receives 2 Consecutive Life Sentences

Vance Boelter was handed down his sentence on Thursday, more than a year after the politically motivated attacks.
House Judiciary Holds a Markup of H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

House Judiciary Holds a Markup of H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

The House Judiciary Committee holds a markup of H.R. 9773, the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, and the ratification of subcommittee assignments.
Tennessee Sues Meta Over Teen Safety

Tennessee Sues Meta Over Teen Safety

A major legal battle over kids and social media—Meta is facing a major legal challenge.
Mexican Drug Kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Sentenced in US to Life in Prison

Mexican Drug Kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Sentenced in US to Life in Prison

Zambada pleaded guilty last year to racketeering conspiracy and continuing criminal enterprise.
Authorities Give Updates on Incendiary Device Case in New York City

Authorities Give Updates on Incendiary Device Case in New York City

Federal and local authorities give updates on the case of incendiary devices found near a federal building in New York City.
Officials Hold Press Conference After Mexican Drug Kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Sentenced to Life in Prison

Officials Hold Press Conference After Mexican Drug Kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Sentenced to Life in Prison

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of NY Joseph Nocella Jr. holds a sentencing press conference on July 20 after former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia was sentenced to life in prison.
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Receives First Case Since Inception in 1996

Alien Terrorist Removal Court Receives First Case Since Inception in 1996

The court asked the government to submit further evidence against the suspected alien terrorist by July 22.
Watchdog Group Asks Supreme Court to Compel Hawaii to Provide Voter Rolls in Transparency Dispute

Watchdog Group Asks Supreme Court to Compel Hawaii to Provide Voter Rolls in Transparency Dispute

The Public Interest Legal Foundation alleged that the state’s refusal to produce records violates federal law.