In recent developments, federal courts are reported to have two weeks of funding available in the case of a governmental shutdown, shedding a positive light on an otherwise challenging situation. This revelation was made known by Reuters.
Meanwhile, Joshua Wright’s defamation case has hit a turning point. His accusers have responded to his substantial suit against them, pointing out that Wright’s complaint seems to lack any defamatory statements and, by implication, may substantiate their allegations. Further insights on the case can be gained from Law360.
Elsewhere, former officials from the Obama administration have urged the FCC not to implement net neutrality strategies due to potential backlash from conservative judiciary members. This issue sparks a conversation surrounding the influence of political beliefs on law enforcement, and the information is available on Bloomberg Law News.
In other news, Sid and Cheesy, actors unknown, have been granted permission to interview grand jury members who returned their indictments, provided certain conditions are met. Additional details can be found on FOX Atlanta.
Lawrence Lessig remains critical of the 14th Amendment case against Donald Trump. He argues that minimizing the threshold for insurrection to the events of January 6 could set a worrying precedent that could be exploited by malicious entities to stifle opposition. More of Lessig’s argument can be found in this Slate article.
The Supreme Court recently decided to exclude military academies from the latest affirmative action cases, reflecting the military’s belief in the indispensability of a diverse officer corps in maintaining national security. This stance has led to a group choosing to challenge West Point’s admission policies, privileging prejudice over national security. More about this new lawsuit can be found on Reuters.
Finally, the only female dean and acting president of Temple University’s law school, JoAnne Epps, tragically passed away recently. For more on the legacy she leaves behind at one of the nation’s top law schools, you can read The New York Times article on her passing.