2nd Circuit Court

Facebook isn’t liable for algorithm that put terrorist content in news feeds, 2nd Circuit rules

A federal appeals court has ruled for Facebook in a lawsuit by U.S. citizens who are victims of Hamas attacks in Israel. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New York ruled for Facebook on Wednesday in a 2-1 decision, report Courthouse News Service, Reuters and Law360. Circuit Judge…

Aug 1, 2019 12:43 PM CDT

Trump’s blocking of Twitter critics violates First Amendment, 2nd Circuit rules

President Donald Trump engaged in unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination by blocking critics from his Twitter account based on their views, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

Jul 9, 2019 12:49 PM CDT

Chemerinsky: A look back at the Supreme Court’s October 2018 term

There was much that was unusual about the U.S. Supreme Court’s October 2018 term, writes Erwin Chemerinsky, law dean at the University of California at Berkeley. What should be gleaned?

Jul 2, 2019 2:18 PM CDT

ICE can’t target immigration activist for policy criticisms, 2nd Circuit rules

A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that an immigration activist demonstrated that government officials targeted him for deportation after he criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and immigration policy. In the opinion, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New York held that Ravidath Ragbir’s allegations are enough to…

Apr 26, 2019 7:00 AM CDT

SCOTUS will consider sexual orientation, transgender discrimination under Title VII

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted three petitions regarding whether Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and transgender status.

Apr 22, 2019 1:01 PM CDT

Trump acts as private citizen when blocking Twitter followers, DOJ lawyer argues in appeal

A U.S. Justice Department lawyer argued Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s Twitter account is more like a private residence than a public forum where his followers are protected by the First Amendment.

Mar 27, 2019 1:24 PM CDT

Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to citizenship question on census

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether a citizenship question may be added to the 2020 census and scheduled arguments for the case in April.

Feb 15, 2019 4:30 PM CST

First female clerk to a federal appeals judge dies at 94

Carmel “Kim” Prashker Ebb, a lawyer who lived “a life of legal firsts,” died Feb. 10 at age 94. Ebb wrote about her experiences in a story for ABAJournal.com. She graduated first in her Columbia Law School class in 1945 at age 21 after completing college and law school in…

Feb 12, 2019 1:40 PM CST

Supreme Court blocks deposition of commerce secretary in suits over census citizenship question

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday blocked the deposition of Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in two consolidated cases challenging his decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Although the Supreme Court blocked Ross’ deposition, it did not stop the deposition of a Department of Justice lawyer,…

Oct 23, 2018 9:38 AM CDT

Title VII protects workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation, en banc 2nd Circuit says

An en banc federal appeals court has ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Feb 26, 2018 10:56 AM CST

In new Citizens United case, 2nd Circuit upholds donor disclosure requirement

A federal appeals court has rejected a First Amendment challenge to New York regulations requiring charities to disclose their donors. The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in a suit by Citizens United, the group that successfully challenged restrictions on corporate political spending in the U.S.…

Feb 16, 2018 3:54 PM CST

Lawyer’s tardiness wasn’t enough of a reason to toss suit, 2nd Circuit rules

A lawyer who “unwisely believed” he could appear on time for a court hearing may be sanctioned for his late appearance, but dismissing the case was too severe a sanction, a federal appeals court has ruled. The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision by U.S.…

Dec 7, 2017 11:29 AM CST

2nd Circuit cites SCOTUS decision in overturning conviction of ex-NY Senate leader Skelos and son

A federal appeals court has vacated the federal corruption convictions of former New York state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam Skelos. The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled (PDF) on Tuesday, report the New York Law Journal (sub. req.), the New York Times…

Sep 26, 2017 1:25 PM CDT

2nd Circuit reinstates fraternity members’ defamation suit against Rolling Stone

A federal appeals court has ruled that two of three University of Virginia fraternity members who sued Rolling Stone magazine over a retracted article about a gang rape can pursue their individual defamation claims even though they weren’t named in the piece. The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of…

Sep 20, 2017 1:51 PM CDT

Job bias law doesn’t cover sexual orientation, Justice Department tells appeals court

Updated: The U.S. Justice Department has told a federal appeals court that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not protect workers from employment bias based on sexual orientation.

Jul 27, 2017 9:12 AM CDT