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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
March 14, 2024
Florida Supreme Court
Steines v. Westgate
In Steines v. Westgate, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is considering whether the prohibition on arbitration in the Military Lending Act (MLA) applies to so-called “Delegation Clauses,” which require arbitration...
U.S. Supreme Court
Gonzalez v. Trevino
In Gonzalez v. Trevino, the Supreme Court is considering what threshold requirements individuals must satisfy to bring First Amendment claims against a state or local official for arresting them in retaliation for their speech.
March 16, 2024
TV (Fox News): CAC’s Wydra Joins Fox News to Discuss Trump’s Criminal Case in Georgia
March 2024 Newsletter: CAC Fights for Economic Justice
Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute v. Byrd
In Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute v. Byrd, the Florida Supreme Court is considering whether a congressional map diminishes the voting power of Black Floridians in violation of the Florida Constitution.
March 10, 2024
After Trump ballot ruling, critics say Supreme Court is selectively invoking conservative originalist approach
Some legal scholars criticized the court for ignoring arguments based on the text and original...