Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Coverage of Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the Nexus archive.
- Twisted history
A Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruling struck down New Jersey's AR-15 ban, citing 24 million such rifles in circulation. A lawsuit alleges the University of Southern California removed named recognition for a $400,000 donation from Regency Outdoor Advertising founder Brian Kennedy.
- Appeals court allows Trump administration to replace President’s House exhibits on slavery in Philly
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can replace exhibits on slavery at the President’s House in Philadelphia. The city and advocacy groups had sued to block the removal of historical signage, but a Third Circuit Court panel dismissed an injunction requiring their reinstatement, stating the city lacks authority to curate the exhibits.
- Court ruling clears way to replace slavery exhibit in Philadelphia at President’s House Site, handing Trump a win
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit removed from the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, dismissing an injunction that required the National Park Service to restore it. The court found the city lacks authority to curate the exhibits and affirmed the administration’s replacement panels as historically contextual.
- Appeals court temporarily blocks re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a 31-year-old U.S. green card holder and activist, as his legal team prepares to petition the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals provides a temporary reprieve in his ongoing legal battle over detention and immigration status.