MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 7 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * 5th Circuit to reconsider La. 10 Commandments ruling * The entire 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to reconsider a prior ruling by a three-judge panel that had held "plainly unconstitutional" a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public-school classrooms. The grant of rehearing en banc vacates the court's previous decision in Rev. Roa more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Coalition Urge Colleges and Universities to Ensure Diverse Student Bodies * October 7, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, together with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, New Jersey Attorney General Matthe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Supreme Court to Grant Review to Protect Key Provision of Voting Rights Act * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 22 other attorneys general in urging the Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that prevents individuals from suing to enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The amicus brief (PDF), filed in Turtle Mountain Band of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Democrats Holding Americans Hostage Over Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants * "Democrats have now shut down the government to defend a system where Laken Riley's killer can get taxpayer-funded healthcare." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor slamming Democrats for holding government funding hostage in exchange  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Canadian Minister of Justice Sean Fraser, speaking at the Supreme Court of Canada's 150th anniversary ceremonial opening in Ottawa, Ontario, delivered a strong call to action for all Canadians to defend the nation's democracy. The minister stressed the essential need to protect the independence of the judicial institution against global and domestic erosion, noting that its stability is central to Canada's future. Fraser reflected on the Court's importance in shaping the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Transgender medical symposium showcases radical quackery WPATH was a leader in promoting "gender affirming" medical procedures for children. But its secretive annual gathering this year was an accounting of setbacks rather than a celebration of success. By Parker Thayer The World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) is the leading enabler of transgender medical quackery more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing to Consider Four Senior Defense Nominations * Watch Video Here WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to consider the qualifications of four senior nominees to serve within the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration. Mr. John Noh, nominated to be As more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * COURT WATCH: Ginni Thomas's Conservative Activism Presents New Conflict of Interest for Justice Thomas in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections * Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, a case brought forward by conservative Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks Governor Pritzker's Harmful Lies About Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, Federal Law Enforcement * Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker continues to spread the same lies and hateful rhetoric that have contributed to a more than 1000% increase in assaults against our brave ICE law enforcement WASHINGTON - Between an appearance on CNN's State of the Union and a Monday afternoon pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Statement on Confirmation of Daniel Rosen as U.S. Attorney for Minnesota * Washington, D.C. - Congressman and Majority Whip Tom Emmer issued the below statement following the United States Senate's confirmation of Daniel Rosen to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota. "We are pleased to see that Dan Rosen, a distinguished attorney with an unwavering commitment to public safety,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Empower Oversight President Tristan Leavitt from a Sept. 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Weaponization of the Quiet Skies Program": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. I was last before this Committee in 2021 when it considered my nomination to the Merit Systems Protection Board, and more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Former NPR Supreme Court reporter Nina Totenberg to headline Leopold Lecture * EVANSTON, Ill. --- Nina Totenberg, veteran legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio, will be the featured speaker for Northwestern University's 36th annual Leopold Lecture. Totenberg will reflect on the U.S. Supreme Court, top legal issues affecting everyday Americans and the important cases being consider more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * A Case over a Case Can the government just take your plane? By Katrina Gulliver A case has been slowly making its way to the Supreme Court hinging on one question: Can the government take this guy's plane? The story began in 2012, when Ken Jouppi, a pilot in Alaska, was taking a passenger from the city of Fairbanks to the town of Beaver (population: 48). Pilots like Ken more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Law hosts First Amendment Clinic event on free speech By Suzi Baugh A new initiative at Florida State University's College of Law is bringing timely constitutional debates into the classroom through immersive, real-world experiences. The new First Amendment Clinic, in partnership with the Florida Institute for Governance & Civics, hosted its inaugural event, "SCOTUS Preview: Free Speech more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * HRC President Reacts to SCOTUS Oral Arguments in Chiles v. Salazar * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging the constitutionality of Colorado's state-wide restrictions on dangerous, so-called "conversion therapy" practices for minors based on free speech claims. The 2019 Colorado law protects youth from being su more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 7 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Louisiana Supreme Court reverses the disqualification of the Attorney General from representing the State in post-conviction relief cases * Today, the Louisiana Supreme Court reversed a district court's ruling which claimed that Attorney General Liz Murrill and her office had no authority to represent the State in post-conviction relief cases involving inmates on Death Row. The Louisiana more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Supreme Court to Grant Review to Protect Key Provision of Voting Rights Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that prevents individuals from suing to enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The amicus brief (https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Documents/ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: New Supreme Court Term * WASHINGTON (October 6, 2025) - The Supreme Court is beginning a new term this week and justices are set to weigh cases that could dramatically expand, or limit, presidential authority, reshape civil rights protections, and alter the balance between federal and state power. Legal experts are paying close attention as the Court takes up disputes over executive power,  more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Military Housing Group Reverses Course After Ordering Sailor to Remove Pine Tree Flag From His Military Base Residence * Virginia Beach, VA-- First Liberty Institute announced today that the Liberty Military Housing at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story will once again allow Navy  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 8 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi Guilty of Criminal Solicitation of Misuse of Position Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire Supreme Court Associate Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi has entered a plea of nolo contendere and was found guilty in Merrimack County Superior Court of one count of Criminal Solicitation of Misuse of Positio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * New Accountable.US Report Finds That Supreme Court Case to Overturn Ban on LGBTQ Conversion "Therapy" Hinges on Flimsy Facts and Junk Science * New Accountable.US research, first reported in The Guardian, reveals that Chiles v. Salazar, a challenge to a Colorado law banning so-called co more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 8 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court of Australia Admin Officials Hold Dialogue with Office of the Regional Court Manager for Region 7 As part of the week-long study visit of the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) in the Philippines, the Supreme Court (SC) organized an informal dialogue to bolster judicial cooperation between the Office of the Regional Court Manager 7th Judicial Region (ORCM JR7) and FCA's adm more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 8 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court of Australia Delegates Pay Courtesy Call on SC Justices The Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, led by Acting Chief Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, were paid a courtesy call by delegates from the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) on the last day of the latter's study visit in the Philippines last September 2025. SC Associate Justices Jose Midas P. Marquez, Ant more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 7 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Justice Lopez Opens Art Exhibit of Former PDLs at Valenzuela City Hall of Justice The exhibit ran from September 23 to 29, 2025, and was held at the Regional Trial Court Lobby inside the Hall of Justice. Speaking to court employees during the event, Justice Lopez highlighted the power of art to inspire change. He said, "art is the language of hope," and emphasized how it can help rest more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Goldman, Ocasio-Cortez, Espaillat Demand Answers on ICE Arrests and Deportations of K-12 Students * ICE Has Arrested At Least Five NYC K-12 Students Since January, Including 6-Year-Old Last Month ICE Arrested Nearly 2,000 Children Between January 20th and July 31st Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, D.C. - Congressmembers Dan Goldman (NY-10), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * The abuse of emergency proceedings is a significant crack in the rule of law On October 3, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled in favor of the government in a petition filed under the emergency docket. Once again, the Supreme Court prioritized the government's interest, which is none other than the deportation of vulnerable indiv more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Hears Argument Over Counseling Rights * Washington, DC --The Supreme Court of the United States today heard oral argument in Chiles v. Salazar, a case involving a Colorado law banning licensed counselors from discussing certain types of counseling with minors. This ban bars p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Colleagues File Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reject Yet Another GOP Effort to Flood Politics with Corporate and Mega-Donor Cash * Plaintiffs in NRSC v. FEC aim to eliminate one of the few remaining limits on special interest influence in elections Whitehouse and Senate Democratic colleagues instead urge Supreme Court to reconsider Citizens United, which unleashed corr more PR