Weekly Briefs: SCOTUS nixes immigration arguments; decapitation defendant attacks her lawyer
The U.S. Supreme Court has removed a case from its argument calendar in which 19 states sought to keep in place an immigrant expulsion policy. The policy, based on Title 42 of the U.S. Code, quickly expelled asylum seekers on the ground they could contribute to the spread of COVID-19. The court acted after the administration filed a brief telling the court the policy would be moot after the Biden administration ends the COVID public health emergency on May 11.
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a woman accused of strangling, decapitating, and dismembering a male friend attacked her lawyer in court. The defendant, 25-year-old Taylor Schabusiness, attacked lawyer Quinn Jolly after a judge agreed to delay her trial for a competency review by the defense. A sheriff’s officer intervened and tackled the woman.
A New York appeals court has refused to toss a defamation suit filed against Fox News, two of its hosts, and Rudy Giuliani over unsupported claims about Smartmatic’s Voting machines. The court also reinstated some tossed claims against Giuliani and reinstated claims against a third Fox News personality. Fox News said in a statement that it is confident it will prevail.
Another New York appeals court has upheld a $110,000 contempt sanction imposed against former President Donald Trump for an inadequate response to a subpoena. The appeals court said the $10,000 a day fine wasn’t excessive in the probe of Trump’s business by the state attorney general.
Annie Brown Kennedy, a lawyer who was the first Black woman in the North Carolina General Assembly, has passed away at the age of 98. In 2002, she received the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award from the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. Kennedy was known for her strong voice and trailblazing contributions.
These are the top stories for this week. Stay tuned for more updates and news.
Original Story at www.abajournal.com – 2023-02-17 08:00:00
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