Senate committee adopts amendment letting clerks withhold copies of certain gruesome trial images The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee on April 1 adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 106 that allows clerks to deny copying of images and recordings entered into evidence that depict autopsies, dead bodies, sexual assaults, juvenile victims or other patently offensive material. Supporters said the change protects families from viral social-media sharing; some senators urged clearer judicial review procedures.

The Louisiana Senate just took a stand for victims' families by adopting a new amendment that allows clerks to withhold gruesome trial images from public access.

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Estate asks court to accept discretionary review after defendant dies post-verdict On April 1, 2026, counsel for the estate of Richard Spoelstra asked the Other Court to take discretionary review after Spoelstra died two days after a verdict and before sentencing, arguing the family suffered reputational and financial harms and raising Brady/prosecutorial-misconduct claims; the state opposed and the court took the motion under advisement.

A court case takes a dramatic turn as the estate of Richard Spoelstra seeks discretionary review after his untimely death just days post-verdict, raising serious questions about reputational and financial harm.

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First page of the laughably incoherent and indefensible slip opinion from Trump's juvenile head of the Office of Legal Counsel on the constitutionality of the Presidential Records Act. (Slip Opinion) Constitutionality of the Presidential Records Act The Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional because it exceeds Congress's enumerated and implied powers and aggrandizes the Legislative Branch at the expense of the constitutional independence and autonomy of the Executive. April 1, 2026 MEMORANDUM OPINION FOR THE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT You have asked whether the Presidential Records Act of 1978 ("PRA" or "Act") is constitutional. We conclude that it is not. The PRA is unconstitutional for two independent but interlocking reasons: It exceeds Congress's enumerated and implied powers, and it aggrandizes the Legislative Branch at the expense of the constitutional independence and autonomy of the Executive. "Every law enacted by Congress must be based on one or more of its powers enumerated in the Constitution," United States v. Morrison, 529 U.S. 598, 607 (2000), or "such implied powers as are necessary and proper to carry into effect the enumerated powers," Carter v. Carter Coal Co., 298 U.S. 238, 291 (1936). And congressional attempts to regulate the Presidency directly raise heightened separation of powers concerns. See The Constitutional Separation of Powers Between the President and Congress, 20 Op. O.L.C. 124, 126-29 (1996) ("Separation of Powers"). The PRA exceeds the oversight power because it serves no identifiable and valid legislative purpose. It exceeds any preservation power because Congress cannot preserve presidential records merely for the sake of posterity. It exceeds Congress's regulatory power over statutory agencies because it purports to regulate a constitutional office—the Presidency that Congress did not create and that Congress cannot abolish. It exceeds the spending power, because that power allows Congress to incentivize outcomes with feder…

Jeff Bridges as The Dude, seated in a bowling alley next to John Goodman as Walter Sobchak, in The Big Lebowski. The caption reads That's just, like.... your opinion, man.

While this attitude is correct, it can't be the strategy for a response.

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3️⃣ Jefferson LOST executive power
Thomas Jefferson complied with judicial limits—even when furious. The Founders accepted executive subordination to law, not supremacy. 😤📜
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Lawmakers hear mixed views on bill to bar judicial deference to agency interpretations Supporters said HB 12-11 would restore judicial authority after the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed Chevron deference; the Attorney General's Office and some agencies backed clarifying language but warned a second paragraph that directs courts to "maximize liberty" is vague and could create legal uncertainty for administrative proceedings.

New Hampshire's HB 12-11 could redefine judicial power by challenging agency interpretations, but experts warn it might create legal chaos in crucial cases.

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Lower Courts Act as Check on Executive Power Amid Trump's Second Term Federal district court judges are increasingly acting as a check on executive power, pushing back against the Trump administration's policies and demanding compliance with court orders. These judges, facing immense pressure, are upholding the rule of law in what some observers are calling a crucial defense of constitutional principles. The rise in lawsuits challenging executive orders during President Trump's second non-consecutive term highlights the importance of this judicial oversight.

Lower federal courts are actively checking executive overreach, particularly during Trump's second term, safeguarding constitutional principles & the rule of law.

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Democrats introducing measure expanding judiciary’s role in antitrust settlements via The Hill News — Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) plans to introduce a bill Tuesday that would give the courts a larger role in reviewing antitrust settlements following concerns about the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent settlement with Live Nation. The legislation, referred to as the Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act, would give judges more time to review antitrust settlements,…

Democrats are proposing a bill to increase court oversight of antitrust settlements, spurred by concerns over recent DOJ actions. The measure aims for greater transparency...

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Canadian Immigration Lawyer Navratan Singh Fateh Expands Legal Guidance for Visa Refusals and Judicial Review Matters - IssueWire Providing experienced representation to help individuals challenge immigration decisions and pursue fair reconsideration in Canadian courts.

New press release discussing legal guidance on Canadian visa refusals and judicial review matters. Learn more about the legal options available to applicants facing immigration decisions.
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A councillor had sought permission for a judicial review of the notice for the meeting, arguing that it was issued one day late...

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Committee deadlocks on bill limiting agency discovery in AG-led cases after contentious testimony A 7–7 roll-call left HF3656 (which would limit agency discovery when the Attorney General sues on behalf of the public) laid over after members expressed both support for reducing agency burdens and concern about records availability and unintended consequences; public testimony included an unproven allegation against the Attorney General.

A contentious hearing over a bill that could reshape how the Attorney General handles agency litigation has left Minnesota lawmakers divided and questioning the balance between efficiency and transparency.

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Court to decide fate of 765 Yeovil homes as judicial review proceeds The fate of a major Yeovil housing development will be decided in Bristol in late-April - and a crowd-funding campaign has been launched to cover…

A #judicialreview into 765 new homes on the north-eastern edge of #Yeovil will be heard at #Bristol Crown Court next month - and the good people of #Mudford need your help to cover their legal costs: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2592664... #LDReporter #Somerset

Federal Court hears Syed Saddiq’s appeal regarding Muar Parliament allocation KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Court will hear the appeal of Muar Member of Parliament, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, along with three other individuals, regarding an application to revive a judicial review to challenge the government’s decision to stop the allocation of funds totaling RM730,300 to the Muar Parliament. This follows a unanimous decision by a three-judge panel of the Federal Court which allowed an application for leave to hear three legal questions raised by Syed Saddiq. The panel was led by Nordin Hassan and also comprised Lee Swee Seng and Collin Lawrence Sequerah. The decision was made after the […]

Federal Court hears Syed Saddiq’s appeal regarding Muar Parliament allocation #SyedSaddiq #FederalCourt #MuarParliament #JudicialReview #MalaysiaPolitics

Appeals court considers whether summary judgment should be vacated after late opposition in Fossil Construction case Appellant argued a superior-court summary judgment should be vacated because opposing counsel failed to file a timely opposition (claimed excusable neglect) and asked the panel to expand the record to include a FedEx transmittal; appellees said the superior court had a complete 400+-page appendix and did not abuse its discretion.

An appeals court is deliberating whether to vacate a controversial summary judgment in the Fossil Construction case, raising questions about late filings and the merits of the evidence presented.

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Government wins appeal over RM1.7 billion pension adjustment order PUTRAJAYA: The government today succeeded in its appeal to set aside the High Court’s decision ordering it to pay pension arrears totaling RM1.7 billion to 531,976 pensioners based on their last salaries in accordance with the Public Service Department Circular 2016. The decision was made by a panel of three Court of Appeal judges, comprising Datuk Lim Chong Fong, Datuk Azhahari Kamal Ramli and Datuk Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid, in a judicial review application filed by Aminah Ahmad, who retired as a civil servant at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the unanimous decision, Azhahari said the pension adjustment issue […]

Government wins appeal over RM1.7 billion pension adjustment order #Government #PensionAdjustment #CourtOfAppeal #Pensioners #JudicialReview

Court hears challenge over whether state law bars interim SEPA appeals in SeattleIS dispute At oral argument, appellants asked the court to review a hearing examiner ecision that dismissed appeals of Seattleitywide EIS review, saying state appeal-prohibition statutes do not bar a cityxaminer ppeal; the City argued the statutes and city code foreclose such interim appeals and urged denial of writs; decision is pending.

A pivotal court hearing in Seattle could redefine the rules around environmental impact appeals, sparking intense debate over housing development and ecological protections.

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Court of Appeals hears dispute over forum-selection clauses in Associated Petroleum v. Road Warrior At a March 4 oral argument, counsel for both sides asked Division 2 to resolve whether multiple supply agreements place venue in a Tacoma district court or in Pierce County Superior Court; the court took the matter under advisement.

The Court of Appeals is set to decide a pivotal venue dispute that could reshape how contracts are interpreted in Washington's commercial fuel agreements.

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Simple -time for a #JudicialReview application into #NHS procurement of Palantir (with release of the Equality Impact Assessment) perhaps not something your colleagues are going to welcome? @goodlawproject.bsky.social @libdemdaisy.bsky.social @joshbabarinde.bsky.social @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social

The Federal Court reaffirmed that officers must act fairly and clearly communicate concerns to applicants. ⚖️

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Heron Law Success Story: Winning a Federal Court Case in a Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Application - Heron Law Offices Read our very own Federal Court success story involving a Parent and Grandparent sponsorship application, where we challenged an officer’s breach of procedural fairness in Ferreria v Canada (Citizensh...

Heron Law Offices successfully challenged a Parent and Grandparent sponsorship refusal in Ferreria v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 FC 267.

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Committee hears bill to allow Oregon to withhold state transfers if federal payments are unlawfully withheld The Recourse Act (HB 4143) would let the governor, with AG and treasurer consent, direct agencies to withhold state transfers to the federal government when federal funds owed to Oregon are not paid despite a court order; sponsors framed it as a defensive tool, while members asked technical questions about jurisdiction and court-order conflict resolution.

Oregon's new Recourse Act could empower the state to withhold funds from the federal government if owed payments are unlawfully delayed, safeguarding crucial services like schools and Medicaid.

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Judicial review over 27 Castle Cary homes moves to next phase Efforts to block a new housing development in Castle Cary through a judicial review have moved to the next stage following a GoFundMe campaign

A possible #judicialreview into 27 homes planned in #CastleCary has moved to a crucial new stage: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2588580... #LDReporter #Somerset

House approves 'Granite Act' after extended debate over international jurisdiction and damages The House passed House Bill 70, a novel statute aimed at protecting Wyoming speakers from foreign legal pressure online. Supporters framed it as a defense of free speech; opponents warned it may exceed state judicial authority and invite litigation. Vote: 46–12, 4 excused.

Wyoming's House just passed the controversial "Granite Act," aiming to shield local speakers from foreign legal threats, but can state laws really challenge international jurisdiction?

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Utah Republican leaders call federal redistricting ruling a setback, explore legal options House Republican leadership called a three-judge federal ruling on redistricting a "huge setback" for this election cycle and said they are reviewing legal and procedural options while pointing to Proposition 4 as the voter-driven path forward.

Utah's Republican leaders deem the recent federal ruling on redistricting a major setback, sparking discussions on legal options and the pivotal role of Proposition 4 in shaping future electoral maps.

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It is a myth that the #USConstitution established three coëqual branches of government. In fact, the legislative was originally much stronger, and rough parity emerged in stages. On #ThisDayInHistory in 1803, in the #MarburyVMadison ruling, #SCOTUS granted itself #JudicialReview.

Quite the timely anniversary. ⚖️
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New on the #RLI blog: 'When Judicial Review Protects Refugee Law from Political Interference' by Malak Benslama-Dabdoub.

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Ryan Kohli and Lois Lane will be speaking at the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum 2026 on 26 February.  

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Our @cazza-bee.bsky.social and @jentwright.bsky.social are in the High Court today for a #judicialreview of the decision to close a number of children’s centres in Ealing. Jenni Richards KC at @39essexchambers.bsky.social and @olliepersey.bsky.social at @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social are instructed 1/2

TennCare clarifies 'good cause' review for late appeals after parent recounts coverage lapse TennCare presented permanent rule changes clarifying its good‑cause review for appeals filed after the 40‑day deadline; department officials said the process is informal and largely liberal, while a parent testified his disabled daughter's coverage lapsed and pleaded for continued impartial review.

TennCare is changing the game for late appeals, promising a more compassionate review process after a parent’s heartbreaking testimony about coverage lapses.

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Subcommittee passes bill to codify courts' primacy in interpreting agency rules Representative Reeves' HB 1247 would codify recent court decisions that agency interpretations are not equivalent to law, narrowing deference to agency handbooks and internal guidance. Supporters said the change restores predictable administration; subcommittee approved the bill by voice vote.

A new bill in Georgia aims to clarify that courts, not agencies, hold the ultimate authority in interpreting laws, promising a more predictable legal landscape for residents.

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