Federal court threatens to deal a death blow to the Voting Rights Act

Federal appeals court rules private plaintiffs can't sue in blow to Voting Rights Act

A divided federal appeals court has found that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act.

Nov. 21, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Politics - CBSNews.com

Appeals court strikes significant blow against Voting Rights Act – live

A federal appeals court issues a decision to strike a core element of the Voting Rights Act, further undermining protections for voters of color. Joe Biden turned 81 on Monday, as concerns around his age grow ahead of the 2024 US presidential ...

Nov. 20, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

The ruling, which is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court, would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under a key provision of the landmark law.

Nov. 20, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories

Appeals court says private citizens, civil rights groups can't sue under Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court issued a ruling Monday declaring that only the U.S. government, not private citizens and civil rights groups, can sue under the Voting Rights Act, a decision that would deal a major blow to the anti-discriminatory ...

Nov. 20, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill

Congress should preempt the Supreme Court on Section 2 of Voting Rights Act

The least diverse federal appellate court just sent a clarion call to the Supreme Court to further enfeeble the Voting Rights Act (VRA) by stripping voters of the right to sue the state for racially discriminatory voting laws; that is the sole ...

Nov. 26, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill

Voting Rights Act weakened by appeals court saying private individuals, groups can't sue

A federal appeals court based in St. Louis ruled that private individuals and groups can't file lawsuits under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, saying only the attorney general has that power. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson ...

Nov. 21, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

Voting Rights Act ruling sets up likely Supreme Court showdown

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Getty Images/Jessica McGowan Voting Rights Act ruling sets up likely Supreme Court showdown A federal appeals court Monday issued a significant ruling on ...

Nov. 20, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill

Court rules that only US government can sue to enforce Voting Rights Act

Shock ruling from Republican-appointed appeals court prevents outside groups or citizens seeking to enforce voting rights law. A federal appeals court shocked voting rights groups on Monday with a ruling that only the US government, not outside ...

Nov. 20, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Court threatens to blow €60bn hole in German budget over off-balance sheet funds

Ruling related to country’s enshrined debt brake risks spat within coalition and cash for energy transition

Nov. 14, 2023 - ft.com - World - Germany

How the Voting Rights Act, Newly Challenged, Has Long Been Under Attack

A federal ruling this week was only the latest in decades of legal challenges to a law that has shored up Black Americans’ political power.

Nov. 22, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories

Louisiana Must Finalize New Voting Map by January, Federal Appeals Court Says

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit agreed with a lower-court ruling that the latest congressional map very likely diluted the power of Black voters.

Nov. 11, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories

Missouri Supreme Court deals a blow to secretary of state's ballot language on abortion

The Missouri Supreme Court has turned away an appeal about how to word a ballot question on access to abortion

Nov. 21, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Health - Abortion

Apple dealt blow at top EU court over €14.3bn tax bill in Ireland

Brussels handed lifeline by opinion that previous ruling quashing its order for funds ‘should be set aside’

Nov. 9, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - Apple

Owners' vote shows the Oakland A's move is about money, not fans

John Fisher's mission is complete: The A's have been approved to move to Las Vegas, shunning a devoted set of backers for a market long viewed as a gold mine for an expansion team.

Nov. 18, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP

Oakland A's move to Las Vegas official following vote by MLB owners

The Oakland Athletics have been given the green light to move to Las Vegas following a vote by Major League Baseball owners.

Nov. 16, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - MLB

Oakland A's move to Las Vegas approved by MLB owners in unanimous vote

The potential relocation took another step forward on Thursday

Nov. 16, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines - MLB

Oakland A's owner John Fisher meets with protesting fans ahead of relocation vote

Three fans made a last-ditch effort to try and convince MLB owners not to approve the Athletics' move to Las Vegas

Nov. 15, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines

Oakland A's fans are sending MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nears

A devoted group of Bay Area baseball fans are sending “Stay In Oakland” boxes to 15 Major League Baseball team owners, imploring them to vote no on the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas

Nov. 9, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Sports - MLB

Wolverines listed as threatened species under Endangered Species Act

Officials said climate change has threatened the species and reduced their numbers. Less than 300 wolverines are estimated to live in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Wildlife Federation.

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Woman charged with threatening federal judge in abortion pill case arrested

Records show that a woman accused of threatening to kill a federal judge who suspended approval of the abortion drug mifepristone earlier this year has been arrested in Florida

Nov. 8, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Health - Abortion

Sunak could block Human Rights Act to force through Rwanda asylum plan

No 10 has discussed possibility of ‘disapplying’ key human rights law to emergency bill to head off legal challenges. Rishi Sunak is considering blocking a key human rights law to help force through plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda amid ...

Nov. 19, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Manchin exit deals blow to Senate compromise

Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-W.Va.) planned exit from the Senate is delivering a blow to the eroding dealmaking sector of the upper chamber, as compromise becomes devalued and partisanship wins out at the ballot box. The West Virginia centrist has ...

Nov. 19, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill

Wales dealt big Euros blow with draw in Armenia

Wales' hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2024 suffered a devastating blow as they are held 1-1 by Armenia in Yerevan.

Nov. 18, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

German ruling deals blow to EU spending plans

Funds for Ukraine are secure, says Berlin, but Brussels has delayed agreement as it pushes for other expenses

Nov. 17, 2023 - ft.com - World - Germany