Delaware Court: Conservative Commentator Candace Owens Can’t Sue Over Facebook “Hoax” Alert
Owens sued USA Today and Lead Stories LLC for indicating that her Facebook posts on coronavirus may have contained “false” information.
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Federal Judge: Trump Must Face January 6 Lawsuits
In a groundbreaking ruling, the judge said that Trump’s former position as a sitting president of the United States does not absolve him of liability in some claims related to the January 6th attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Wants to Join Loudon Parents’ Anti-Mask Lawsuit
Gov. Youngkin said that all Virginia parents should have the right to choose whether their children wear masks in school.
Attorneys Sue New York Gov. Hochul, Democrats Over “Gerrymandered” Maps
The lawsuit suggests that New York’s legislature ignored established political procedures to “gerrymander” district maps to Democrats’ advantage.
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman Files Lawsuit Against Trump Jr., Allies
The lawsuit accuses Donald Trump’s eldest son, along with several White House officials, of conspiring to intimidate Vindman from offering testimony in the former president’s first impeachment trial.
New York A.G. Letitia James Asks Judge to Dismiss Donald Trump’s Latest Lawsuit
James says that Trump had two years to file a complaint, but only choose to do so after being subpoenaed.
Sarah Palin Set to Take New York Times to Trial on Monday
Palin’s lawsuit has been pending against the New York Times for four years.
D.C. & Capitol Police Officers File New Lawsuits Accusing Trump of Complicity in Jan. 6 Riots
The lawsuits claim the January 6 rioters were incited by Trump’s rhetoric and peddling of baseless conspiracy theories.
Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Hear “Remain in Mexico” Complaint
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to hear its challenge to up-end the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” program for prospective asylum-seekers.
Trump Spokesperson Files Lawsuit Against House’s January 6 Committee
Donald Trump’s spokesperson Taylor Budowich has filed a lawsuit against the House committee investigating the January 6 riot outside the U.S. Capitol. According to NBC News, Budowich wants to prevent the committee from obtaining his financial records. In his complaint, Budowich says that he has already cooperated with the House, “including sitting for a four-hour