Latest Articles by Sam Ribakoff

Feds must release contractor reports to investigative journalists
The Ninth Circuit ruled that information on the ethnic and sexual identity of government contractors isn't commercial, and therefore isn't exempt from FOIA requests.

Climate change could cause drought in the tropics
Researchers say that a continually warming world could change the climate in historically rainy parts of the world and their fragile ecosystems.

Challenge to California money transfer rules paused for appeal
A San Diego federal judge sided with the government's argument that continuing to litigate the merits of the case while the Ninth Circuit heard its appeal could force it to unnecessarily expend resources.

Feds must restart services to separated asylum-seeking families
The Trump administration has acknowledged that it's breaching a Biden-era settlement with the families, but claimed that a new president means it doesn't need to comply.

Ninth Circuit kills California's ammo background check law
State officials warn the appellate panel's ruling opens "a dangerous loophole" that could erode protection against preventable gun violence.



