Latest Articles by Alan Riquelmy

Conservationists take partial win in case over Montana grizzly, trout habitat
Though a federal judge said an altered forest plan would likely impact grizzly bears and bull trout, she asked for more information before stopping roadbuilding in Montana's Bitterroot National Forest.

San Francisco says new anti-DEI provision threatens federal energy funds
The city says compliance with the new criteria would impact its efforts to combat climate change.

Qualified immunity at center of California prison death cases
The two lawsuits involve different deaths, though both include accusations that women died during a conjugal visit at the same prison.

Ninth Circuit says fed rules trump California bus driver rest break regulations
The Golden State had sought a review of a 2020 decision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that preempted state rules.

Ninth Circuit reconsiders challenge to California restrictions on open carry of firearms
A three-judge panel in January reversed a lower court that sided with the state, leading to Wednesday's hearing before the en banc court.




