5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants detained for crossing a border illegally must receive a bond hearing within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many New York immigrants are transferred, and adds to ongoing legal battles that may reach the Supreme Court.

A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling mandates bond hearings within 90 days for immigrants detained under Trump's mandatory detention policy, affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The 2-1 decision faces opposition from the Trump administration, which argues the policy is 'constitutionally sound,' while other courts have previously struck down similar provisions. The case involves Texas residents with no criminal history and U.S. citizen children.

A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants arrested for crossing a border illegally must receive a bond hearing within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many immigrants are transferred after arrest, and follows conflicting rulings from other courts, with the Supreme Court expected to review the policy in October.

A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires immigrants detained under Trump's mandatory detention policy to receive bond hearings within 90 days, affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The decision faces opposition from the Department of Homeland Security, which claims it disagrees with the ruling and seeks Supreme Court review. The policy, criticized as unconstitutional by multiple courts, has been partially reversed in some states.

A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires immigrants detained under Trump's mandatory detention policy to receive bond hearings within 90 days, affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The decision, which contrasts with prior rulings, challenges the policy's constitutionality and may lead to Supreme Court review.

A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants detained under the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy must receive bond hearings within 90 days, marking another legal challenge to the policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many immigrants are transferred for detention, and follows conflicting rulings from other courts, with the Supreme Court likely to review the issue later this year.

A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires immigrants detained for crossing borders illegally to receive bond hearings within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many New York immigrants are transferred, and contradicts earlier rulings in other states. The Department of Homeland Security disputes the decision, seeking Supreme Court review.

A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants detained for crossing the border illegally must receive a bond hearing within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many New Yorkers are transferred after arrest. The Department of Homeland Security opposes the ruling, which aligns with broader judicial pushback against the policy.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors downloading apps or making in-app purchases. The law, the Texas App Store Accountability Act, was upheld by a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling after a district court had initially deemed it unconstitutional. Plaintiffs, including the Computer & Communications Industry Association and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, argued the law violates First Amendment rights, while Texas officials claimed it protects children from harmful digital content.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas from enforcing a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors. The decision allows the Texas App Store Accountability Act to proceed, with plaintiffs including the Computer & Communications Industry Association and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas challenging its constitutionality. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is a defendant in the cases.

Sen. John Kennedy is expected to influence the nomination for an open seat on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Potential candidates include Louisiana Solicitor General J. Benjamin Aguiñaga, Anna St. John, and James Baehr. Kennedy, whose position on the Judiciary Committee allows him to block nominees, previously opposed unqualified judicial picks during Trump's first term.

The Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafari man cannot sue Louisiana prison guards for forcibly cutting his dreadlocks, stating a federal law protecting inmates' religious rights does not permit lawsuits for monetary damages. The court acknowledged the violation but agreed with lower courts that the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act cannot hold prison officials financially liable.

Louisiana Republicans have declined to join other Southern states in pursuing redistricting efforts, avoiding the contentious debates seen in previous congressional map discussions. The U.S. Supreme Court's Callais decision, which challenges majority-minority districts, has raised concerns about potential threats to Democratic representation in Louisiana, but legislative leaders say no redistricting plans are underway before the 2030 census.

Telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone is critical for domestic violence survivors, as highlighted by two women who credit medication abortion with enabling them to escape abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions, with courts temporarily blocking and reinstating the rule during ongoing legal proceedings.

Telehealth access to abortion pills is critical for domestic violence survivors, as highlighted by two women who used medication abortions to escape abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions for mifepristone, with courts temporarily blocking and then reinstating the rule amid ongoing legal battles.

Telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone is critical for domestic violence survivors, as highlighted by personal accounts of Kaelah Oberdorf and Carrie Frail, who relied on medication abortions during abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions, with courts temporarily blocking the rule before the Supreme Court paused the decision.

Telehealth access to abortion pills is critical for domestic violence survivors, as seen in cases like Kaelah Oberdorf and Carrie Frail, who relied on medication abortions to escape abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions for mifepristone, with courts temporarily blocking and then reinstating the rule amid ongoing legal battles.

Telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone is critical for domestic violence survivors, according to advocates and survivors like Kaelah Oberdorf and Carrie Frail, who credited medication abortion with enabling them to leave abusive relationships safely. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA’s 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions for mifepristone, with courts temporarily blocking the rule before the Supreme Court paused the decision.

The Supreme Court ruled that patients can receive the abortion pill mifepristone by mail without an in-person appointment. This decision overrides a previous ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling ensures continued access to the pill.

The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to address a Trump administration policy allowing indefinite detention without bond for immigrants who crossed the border illegally, as appeals courts have split on its constitutionality. The policy, aimed at increasing removals, has been struck down by three appeals courts but upheld by others, creating inconsistent outcomes for detainees across states.

A federal appeals court ruling restricts access to the abortion pill mifepristone, raising concerns about patient access in California and nationwide. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocks providers from mailing prescriptions of mifepristone. Patients must now obtain the drug in person.

The Supreme Court faces an emergency request from Danco Laboratories, the manufacturer of mifepristone, to block a 5th Circuit Court ruling that restricts mail-order access to the abortion pill. The ruling has caused legal and logistical uncertainty, prompting warnings of 'chaos' in medical settings and debates over FDA regulations.

The Supreme Court is considering an emergency request from Danco Laboratories, the manufacturer of mifepristone, to block a 5th Circuit Court ruling that restricts mail-order access to the abortion pill and reinstates in-person requirements. Danco claims the ruling is causing 'chaos' and uncertainty in medical settings, disrupting patient access and creating legal ambiguity.

A federal appeals court blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone under current FDA rules, requiring in-person prescriptions and likely sparking a Supreme Court battle. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision restores pre-pandemic safety protocols, citing concerns over adverse event reporting and state authority, while critics warn it will limit abortion access nationwide.

A federal appeals court blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone under FDA rules, citing safety concerns and state authority, with a nationwide effect. The ruling requires in-person prescriptions for mifepristone, reversing pandemic-era changes, and sets up a potential Supreme Court challenge over abortion access.

A federal appeals court blocked mail-order prescriptions of the abortion pill mifepristone, restricting access through telehealth. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Louisiana in a lawsuit against the FDA, issuing a temporary nationwide injunction.

A federal appeals court blocked telehealth prescriptions and mail delivery of the abortion pill mifepristone, siding with Louisiana in a lawsuit against the FDA. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary nationwide injunction, restricting abortion access.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, allowing Texas to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments if posters are donated to the district. The 9-8 ruling permits the law mandating classroom displays under specific conditions.