Appeals court
Coverage of Appeals court in the Nexus archive.
- France's Le Pen says will run for president despite fraud conviction
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidency after an appeals court reduced her ban on holding office but upheld her conviction for misusing EU funds to pay party staff. She plans to appeal the conviction and has launched a campaign website, marking an unprecedented situation in France where a lead candidate runs for office following a guilty verdict related to public funds.
- Appeals Court Rules Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Violates First Amendment
An appeals court ruled that Florida's Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment, marking a significant legal challenge to the state's workplace discrimination law.
- What has French far-right leader Marine Le Pen been found guilty of and sentenced to?
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzling EU funds and sentenced to 15 months of ineligibility for office and a year with an electronic tag. She stated she would not run for president while wearing the electronic tag.
- French far-right leader Le Pen cleared to run for president
French far-right leader Le Pen is cleared to run for president after an appeals court shortens her embezzlement sentence. However, electronic monitoring may hinder her campaign efforts.
- Trump kicks off Fourth of July weekend with symbolic salute to America’s legacy and more top headlines
Trump begins Fourth of July weekend with a symbolic salute to America's legacy. An appeals court ruled against the Trump administration, and details about Taylor Swift's reported wedding plans are highlighted. The article also mentions a Secret Service watchdog report on missed security opportunities before a Trump shooting incident.
- Jordan Bardella allies plan to soften Marine Le Pen’s pension promise
Jordan Bardella's allies in the National Rally party are proposing to revise Marine Le Pen's pension policy, suggesting that retirees must contribute for 42 years to receive a full pension instead of retiring at 67. The proposal highlights a divide within the party between Le Pen's supporters and Bardella's team, as the party prepares for a court decision on July 7 regarding Le Pen's political ban.
- Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide
An appeals court has allowed Trump to resume expedited deportations across the country. The decision impacts immigration enforcement actions, as seen in examples like El Paso, Texas, where individuals were recently deported.
- Appeals court upholds Bankman-Fried conviction in FTX fraud case
An appeals court has upheld the conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried in a fraud case related to the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The former FTX Chief Executive was charged with fraud over the exchange's bankruptcy.
- Appeals court rejects Kennedy Center leaders' ask to keep Trump's name on building
An appeals court rejected the Kennedy Center's request to retain U.S. President Donald Trump's name on the building's facade. The center was seeking options to keep Trump's name on the performing arts venue but had exhausted available avenues.
- Trump’s name must be removed from Kennedy Center tonight, appeals court rules
An appeals court upheld a federal judge's ruling requiring the Kennedy Center to remove President Donald Trump’s name from its building by the end of Friday. The decision maintains the mandate for removal without altering the deadline.
- Alabama asks appeals court to let it continue nitrogen gas executions
Alabama is seeking permission from an appeals court to proceed with a nitrogen gas execution scheduled for Thursday night. The state is involved in a last-minute legal battle to continue using this method.
- Healey taps National Grid counsel, clerk magistrate for District Court bench
Governor Maura Healey nominated Raquel Webster of National Grid and Thomas Johnson, assistant clerk magistrate in Boston, to the District Court bench. She also plans to elevate Judge Zachary Hillman to the Appeals Court.
- Kars4Kids Can Continue Broadcasting Ads in California, Appeals Court Says
An appeals court in California ruled that Kars4Kids can continue broadcasting ads. The organization primarily funds Oorah, a New Jersey-based Jewish organization.
- Kars4Kids jingle can continue in California after appeals court ruling
An appeals court ruling allows Kars4Kids' jingle to continue in California. The decision relates to a TV commercial by the organization.
- Earwormy Kars4Kids jingle is back as charity appeals in California court
An appeals court has ruled that the Kars4Kids jingle can continue to be played during the ongoing false advertising case. The decision allows the charity to maintain its advertising strategy while the case is being appealed.
- Kars4Kids jingle can remain on airwaves in California after appeals court ruling
A judge initially ruled that Kars4Kids' advertising jingle violated California's False Advertising Law and ordered the nonprofit to stop airing it. However, an appeals court decision allowed the jingle to remain on airwaves in California.
- Kars4Kids jingle can remain on airwaves in California after appeals court ruling
A judge ruled that Kars4Kids' advertising jingle violates California's False Advertising Law and ordered the nonprofit to stop airing the ads. However, an appeals court allowed the jingle to remain on airwaves in California.
- Appeals Court Says 28 Transgender Troops Who Sued Can Remain in Military
An appeals court ruled that 28 transgender troops, including lead plaintiff Nicholas Talbott, can remain in the military despite a ban on transgender service members. The decision allows these individuals to continue their service while challenging the policy.
- Court blocks removal of transgender troops, but allows restrictions on recruits
An appeals court upheld a decision preventing the Department of Defense from removing current transgender servicemembers. The ruling allows restrictions on recruiting transgender individuals.
- US reimposes sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur week after dropping them
The US reimposed sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese a week after lifting them, following an appeals court's administrative stay that had previously ruled the sanctions violated her free-speech rights.
- Appeals court stay will prevent Mahmoud Khalil's removal while he seeks SCOTUS review
An appeals court has granted pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil a temporary stay, preventing his removal while his detention case is reviewed by the Supreme Court. The decision allows him to seek Supreme Court intervention in his legal proceedings.
- Turkish police storm opposition party’s offices, fire tear gas and rubber bullets
Turkish police stormed the offices of the opposition CHP party, using tear gas and rubber bullets. CHP chair Ozgur Ozel was recently ousted by an appeals court, a move seen by many as an attempt to weaken the party before the next election.
- Appeals court rejects Mahmoud Khalil's request for rehearing in detention case
An appeals court denied Mahmoud Khalil's request for a rehearing in his detention case, requiring him to pursue his constitutional claims through the immigration appeals process following a final removal order.
- The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else
A man was arrested for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at the White House, prompting the Justice Department to file an emergency motion to halt a lawsuit against the construction of a new White House ballroom. A federal judge initially ordered the construction to stop, but an appeals court later paused the ruling.
- Court issues nationwide order blocking distribution of abortion pill by mail
An appeals court issued a nationwide order blocking the dispensation of the abortion pill mifepristone via telehealth providers and its distribution by mail. The ruling restricts access to the medication, which is commonly used for early-stage abortions.
- A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in Hangzhou, China, was laid off after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city ruled the dismissal unlawful, highlighting legal concerns around AI-driven job replacements.
- A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in Hangzhou, China, was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city ruled the dismissal unlawful.
- 89-year-old man arrested over Athens double shooting
An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patras after a double shooting in Athens, where he injured multiple people at a social security office and an appeals court. A countrywide manhunt led to his detention as he attempted to flee to Italy.
- Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says
Construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full following an appeals court decision. Work is expected to continue until a June hearing.
- Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An appeals court has permitted the resumption of all construction activities at the White House ballroom project, reversing a previous order that had halted most above-ground work. The decision allows the project to proceed following a legal challenge.
- Appeals court blocks federal judge from conducting contempt probe of Trump deportation flights
An appeals court blocked a federal judge from investigating Trump's deportation flights involving Venezuelan detainees to El Salvador. The 2-1 ruling halted the contempt probe despite a court order requiring the planes to turn around.
- Appeals court halts contempt inquiry into removal of Venezuelans to El Salvador
An appeals court has halted a contempt inquiry into Kristi Noem and others for deporting over 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. The decision pauses legal proceedings related to the deportation action.
- Appeals court shuts down criminal contempt probe over deportation flights
An appeals court halted a criminal contempt probe initiated by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who accused officials of defying an order to redirect deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. The probe centered on alleged violations of court directives regarding migrant transportation.
- White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says
An appeals court has allowed the White House ballroom construction project to proceed temporarily, despite the Trump administration's challenge to a lower court's requirement for congressional approval. The estimated $300-million project remains under legal scrutiny.