All articles tagged with #court appeal
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Financial Times
Donald Trump has requested an appeals court to allow him to dismiss Lisa Cook before the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, amidst ongoing legal and political developments.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian
A US appeals court has temporarily reinstated Trump's tariffs during the appeal process, following a ruling that declared the tariffs illegal. The Trump administration plans to continue fighting the ruling, potentially taking the case to the Supreme Court, while also pursuing other avenues to implement tariffs. Meanwhile, discussions on a Gaza ceasefire are ongoing, with the US proposing a deal supported by Israel and Hamas. The White House remains optimistic about upcoming trade deals and continues to navigate legal and diplomatic challenges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The New York City Council is appealing to the state's highest court to allow noncitizen immigrants with green cards to vote in local elections, after a previous law enabling this was struck down as unconstitutional. The council argues that noncitizens who are here legally should be able to vote since they pay taxes and make contributions to their community. The legal battle, which has seen opposition from Republican politicians, is now heading to New York’s Court of Appeals, with Mayor Eric Adams not joining the challenge.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Tonight
Michael Jackson's son, Bigi Jackson, is taking his grandmother, Katherine Jackson, to court over her request for the estate to cover her attorney fees in an appeal regarding a prior ruling involving the estate. Bigi argues that the appeal does not benefit the estate and is unlikely to overturn the ruling, and he questions the necessity and amount of the legal expenses. While he supports covering reasonable expenses incurred in litigating the executor's petition, he opposes covering the appeal fees.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by UPI News
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has appealed a court decision delaying a ruling on her efforts to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot, citing the "insurrectionist clause" of the 14th Amendment. The appeal comes after a judge declined to rule on the matter and suggested waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on a similar case in Colorado. Bellows' initial decision to ban Trump from the ballot has sparked controversy and legal challenges, with Trump arguing that Bellows is biased and made errors of law.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
The Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1996, are appealing to have their convictions vacated based on newly surfaced evidence that corroborates their allegations of long-term sexual abuse by their father. The evidence includes a letter written by Erik Menendez to his cousin in 1989 and recent allegations by a former member of the boy band Menudo that he was also sexually abused by Jose Menendez. The brothers' attorneys argue that the new evidence warrants a reopening of the case and establishes "a prima facie case for relief."