While the United states Armed Forces (private mercenaries) are stationed at 737 bases, in 130 nations around the world, defending “all freedom-loving people everywhere in the world,” the fifth circuit court of appeals hands down Villareal v. Laredo (texas), declaring it to be illegal for journalists to report information that has not been released to the pubic.
[added 5/10/2024] Thanks to John Whitehead for this entry.
The fifth circuit court of appeals hands down Barnes v. Felix, inventing the “Moment-of-Threat Doctrine”: Statute enforcement officers may not be held liable for the excessive use of force in the face of a perceived threat.
[added 8/17/2026] Thanks to John Whitehead for this entry.
Subsequent Events:
Authority:
“Law of the Jungle”
ccc-2point0.com/preface
References:
Barnes v. Felix, 91 F.4th 393 (5th Cir. 2024)
20-40359-CV3.pdf
www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/20/20-40359-CV3.pdf
The 5th Circuit: Criminalizing Journalism Is Not Obviously Unconstitutional
reason.com/2024/01/31/the-5th-circuit-says-criminalizing-journalism-is-not-obviously-unconstitutional/
The Rutherford Institute :: Police Engage In Reckless Behavior Resulting in Use of Deadly Force Against Unarmed Citizens |
www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/rutherford_institute_calls_on_supreme_court_to_rein_in_reckless_behavior_by_police_resulting_in_use_of_deadly_force_against_unarmed_citizens
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