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A U.S. Appeals Court declined to drop thousands of online safety lawsuits filed against social media firms. The court's ruling determined that Meta and TikTok had appealed the cases too early.

A U.S. appeals court ruled Amazon is unlikely to prove Perplexity violated federal hacking law, marking the first appellate decision on whether AI agents can legally act on users' behalf online. Perplexity won its appeal against Amazon in a lawsuit involving AI agent shopping.

A US appeals court ruled against the Trump administration's expansion of mandatory migrant detention, stating that detained migrants cannot be denied the opportunity for release on bond.

A U.S. appeals court upheld a block on President Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and restrict mail-in ballots to people on that list. The court rejected the administration’s effort in 23 states that challenged the order, which aimed to prevent non-citizens from voting, with state officials arguing it was unconstitutional.

A U.S. federal appeals court upheld a judge's ruling that halted efforts by President Trump to create a federal voter list and restrict access to mail ballots. The decision blocks Trump's order aimed at limiting mail-in voting.

A federal appeals court upheld a judge's ruling that blocked President Donald Trump's order to create a federal voter list and restrict access to mail ballots. The decision maintains the status quo on Trump's efforts to implement the policy.

A US appeals court upheld an injunction blocking President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail ballot delivery. The order, issued in March, required federal agencies to compile a citizenship list and limit mail ballots to those on it, but was halted in 23 states that sued, arguing it was unconstitutional and could disrupt elections.

A US appeals court upheld an injunction blocking President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail ballot delivery to individuals on that list. The court rejected the administration's attempt to enforce the restrictions in 23 states that sued, with a judge halting the order's implementation for the November 3 elections in those jurisdictions.

A US appeals court ruled that Trump cannot implement a mail-in voting order. Trump had directed the Department of Homeland Security and the US Postal Service to compile voter lists and restrict ballot distribution to approved addresses, but a judge stated the president lacks authority in this matter.

A US appeals court overturned a 2025 ruling that required the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention. The decision, which does not order his re-arrest, could make it harder for Green Card holders to use First Amendment claims to secure release from detention, following his detention after participating in campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.

A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey's assault-weapons law, which prohibits possession of semiautomatic rifles such as AR-15s and magazines holding more than 10 rounds, is unconstitutional. The decision declares the law violates the Second Amendment.

A US appeals court ruled the Trump administration does not have to reinstate materials related to climate change, immigration, and slavery removed from national parks. The decision is part of a legal battle over historical representation at public monuments.

A US Appeals Court reversed a lower court ruling, raising concerns about the constitutionality of Alabama's nitrogen executions. The case involves legal challenges to the state's execution method.

A US appeals court unanimously ruled 3-0 that the Trump administration misinterpreted a decades-old immigration law to justify mandatory detention of immigrants. The decision rejects the administration's policy of detaining immigrants without considering their individual circumstances.

A US appeals court rejected President Trump's policy to swiftly remove asylum seekers at the border, ruling it violated federal laws protecting the right to seek asylum. The decision halts the administration's order and sets the stage for a potential Supreme Court appeal.

The US appeals court blocked a contempt case against the Trump administration regarding deportation flights scheduled for 2025. The administration faced legal scrutiny over its decision to proceed with the flights, which led to a contempt probe.

A US appeals court ruled that a 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling is unconstitutional, overturning a long-standing prohibition. The decision marks a significant legal shift in regulating personal alcohol production.

A US appeals court ruled that a 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling is unconstitutional, allowing individuals to legally distill alcohol at home. The decision marks a significant shift in regulatory policy regarding personal alcohol production.

A US appeals court has extended the deadline to halt the construction of a ballroom at the White House. Judges expressed skepticism about President Trump's claim that completing the project is critical for national security.

A US appeals court ruled that New Jersey does not have the authority to ban Kalshi's prediction market. The decision clarifies legal boundaries around state regulation of financial platforms. Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is now allowed to operate despite New Jersey's previous restrictions.