US appeals court
Coverage of US appeals court in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration can remove history and climate info from US parks, court says
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.
- US Appeals Court reverses lower court ruling, raises concerns about constitutionality of Alabama’s nitrogen executions
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.
- US appeals court rejects Trump’s immigration detention policy
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.
- US appeals court rejects Trump’s ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal
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.
- US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
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.
- US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional
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.
- US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional
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.
- US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction
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.
- New Jersey has no right to ban Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
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.