Texas Oil Tycoon Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Beto O’Rourke
Energy Transfer co-founder Kelcy Warren claims that Beto O’Rourke erroneously and illegally suggested that he tried to “influence” Texas Gov. Abbott’s energy policy.
Political Litigation
Federal Court Throws Out Part of Michigan Redistricting Lawsuit
The judges said that the lawsuit was akin to a gerrymandering complaint–and, following Supreme Court precedent, the judiciary cannot intervene.
Judge: New York Attorney General Can’t Dissolve National Rifle Association
However, the Manhattan-based justice will allow Attorney General Letitia James to continue her anti-corruption lawsuit against the N.R.A. and several of its highest-ranking executives.
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.
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.