Conviction of Marilyn Mosby

Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is fighting to have her conviction of mortgage fraud and perjury overturned. She claims the prosecution was ill-advised and ill-conceived, and is pleading with a federal appeals court to find flaws in her trials. Mosby's attorneys argue that the convictions and forfeiture order should be set aside. She is also asking the court to stop the government from seizing her condominium in Longboat Key.

Student Loan Debt Relief Plan Blocked by Federal Appeals Court

Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration's student debt relief plan, preventing lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion for an administrative stay filed by Republican-led states seeking to invalidate the program. The ruling affects the SAVE plan and puts borrowers in interest-free forbearance.

Court Rules Pennsylvania Town's Sign Ordinance Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court panel has found a Pennsylvania town's ordinance limiting political lawn signs to be unconstitutional, citing violations of residents' free speech rights.

Controversial Texas Law SB 4

A federal appeals court has blocked a controversial Texas law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people suspected of entering the country illegally. The court is considering if the law violates the US Constitution, and the enforcement remains on hold for now.

Texas Immigration Law Blocked by Federal Appeals Court

A federal appeals court has blocked a new Texas law that would allow the state to arrest and deport migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act'

A federal appeals court ruled against Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act,' which aimed to block 'woke' ideologies in workplaces and schools. The court found the act violated the First Amendment by targeting speech based on viewpoints. The ruling was seen as a victory for free speech in the workplace.

Capitol riot defendants' sentences ruled to be improperly increased

A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, ruled that some Capitol riot defendants had their sentences improperly increased due to inclusion of charges of 'interference with the administration of justice.' This ruling could impact dozens of other cases from the January 6 events.

Federal Appeals Court Orders New Sentence for Capitol Rioter

A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wearing combat gear. The court upheld Larry Brock's conviction but said a judge wrongly applied an enhancement that increased his prison sentence. The ruling could impact other Jan. 6 defendants' cases.