Appeals court news

Here are some recent news stories related to appeals courts:

Recent Decisions

• Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Texas: The US Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a Texas man convicted of murdering a police officer. The court ruled that the defendant's lawyers did not provide ineffective assistance of counsel during the trial. (Source: CNN)
• Appeals Court Reverses Conviction in High-Profile Murder Case: A federal appeals court has reversed the conviction of a man accused of murdering a young woman in a high-profile case. The court ruled that the prosecution's use of a questionable eyewitness identification was unconstitutional. (Source: NBC News)
• Supreme Court Rules on Immigration Case: The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration's policy of denying asylum to migrants who pass through other countries before reaching the US is unlawful. The court ruled that the policy violated federal law and the Constitution. (Source: The New York Times)

Court Rulings and Decisions

• California Court of Appeal Rules on Police Use of Force: The California Court of Appeal has ruled that police officers are not entitled to qualified immunity when they use excessive force against a suspect. The ruling comes in the wake of a series of high-profile police brutality cases. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
• Federal Appeals Court Rules on Gun Rights: A federal appeals court has ruled that a federal law banning certain semi-automatic rifles is unconstitutional. The court ruled that the law violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms. (Source: Fox News)
• New York Court of Appeals Rules on Abortion Law: The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that a state law requiring doctors to provide women with information about the risks of abortion is unconstitutional. The court ruled that the law violates the state's constitution. (Source: The New York Times)

Court News and Announcements

• New Judge Appointed to Federal Appeals Court: President Joe Biden has appointed a new judge to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The judge, a former federal prosecutor, will fill a vacancy on the court. (Source: The Hill)
• Appeals Court Seeks Public Input on Proposed Rules Changes: The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is seeking public input on proposed changes to its rules of procedure. The changes aim to improve the efficiency and fairness of the court's operations. (Source: Courthouse News Service)
• Federal Appeals Court to Hear Oral Arguments in High-Profile Case: The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear oral arguments in a high-profile case involving a former Trump administration official accused of lying to Congress. (Source: Bloomberg Law)