3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

A US appeals court overturned a 2025 ruling that ordered the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, stating his case should have been handled in immigration court. The decision could strengthen restrictions on Green Card holders using First Amendment rights to seek release from detention, following Mahdawi's detention after participating in campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.

A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines unconstitutional, expanding a lower court's decision to strike down the state's 'assault-firearm' restrictions. The National Rifle Association hailed the ruling as a 'historic victory' for Second Amendment rights.

A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, expanding a prior lower court decision to cover all semiautomatic rifles. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen, concluded New Jersey failed to justify its restrictions as consistent with historical firearm regulation. The National Rifle Association hailed the decision as a 'historic victory' after years of litigation.

A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey’s assault weapons and large-capacity magazine bans unconstitutional, marking the first such decision at the federal appeals level. The ruling contrasts with a recent Illinois court upholding similar restrictions and precedes the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of semiautomatic rifle bans. New Jersey’s attorney general criticized the decision, while the NRA hailed it as a victory for Second Amendment rights.

A federal appeals court invalidated New Jersey’s ban on 'assault' firearms and high-capacity magazines, ruling it violates the Second Amendment. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 10-5 to strike down the restrictions, marking a major legal win for gun rights advocates.

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia, overturning a lower court’s injunction that required the National Park Service to reinstall interpretive panels. The decision followed an executive order directing museums and parks to avoid elements that 'inappropriately disparage Americans past or living,' with the court praising the replacement exhibit's historical context despite criticism of being 'whitewashed.'

A federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia, overturning a lower court's order to reinstall the panels. The ruling stated the National Park Service could alter the exhibit without consulting the city, which had contributed to its creation. The decision followed an executive order directing museums and parks to remove content that 'inappropriately disparages Americans.'

A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia, overturning a lower court's injunction. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Philadelphia lacked valid claims under a contract with the National Park Service, which the administration argued has sole authority to decide exhibit content. The ruling follows an executive order directing museums and parks to avoid elements 'inappropriately disparaging' Americans.