
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently held oral arguments regarding a federal ban on gun possession by marijuana consumers. This case, which was initially set to be reviewed by the Supreme Court, has now been remanded back to the Fifth Circuit for reconsideration. In a separate matter, the Eleventh Circuit is evaluating Florida's anti-drag law, which has been blocked for over a year. During the proceedings, Judge Stephen Higginson of the Fifth Circuit raised questions about the nationwide implications of a ruling that obstructed a 2022 rule aimed at continuing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Additionally, a 94-year-old federal judge, appointed by Nixon, is among the three judges reviewing the constitutionality of Florida's 2023 anti-drag law, which has faced significant scrutiny. The Fifth Circuit also addressed a Texas law prohibiting drag shows attended by children, with discussions centering on First Amendment rights.

