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Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The court had previously appeared to be avoiding the subject, but will now hear appeals on the California marriage law ruling as well as consider the reach of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  The Michigan Court of Appeals has dismissed a lawsuit challenging two water rate increases in Flint.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Federal appeals court finds that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Medical marijuana supporter wins Democratic primary in Oregon attorney general race

Monday, March 26, 2012  The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned an Ingham County judge's decision to strip Emergency Financial Manager Mike Brown of his power on Monday.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Updated with AP video: Appeals court says California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional

Friday, December 30, 2011  Appeals court OKs law giving telecom companies immunity for government's surveillance program

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  The Associated Press reports a Michigan appeals court has ruled that prisoners have no federal constitutional right to parole under Michigan law.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Gay rights group seeks court ruling to prevent return of 'don't ask, don't tell'

Friday, August 12, 2011  Appeals court strikes down health overhaul requirement that most Americans must buy insurance

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Federal appeals court says former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld may be sued in torture case.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Gay judge's same-sex marriage ruling on California's Prop 8 upheld.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Richard Bandstra says he's leaving the bench on Jan. 8, giving Republican Gov.-elect Rick Snyder his first chance to fill a judicial vacancy just days after taking office.