“Homeless man who sued library and won now targeting NJ Transit”: The Associated Press reports here that “A homeless man who sued and received $230,000 after being ejected from a library in Morris County is now suing NJ Transit for kicking him and other homeless people out of train stations.”

At NorthJersey.com, John Cichowski has an essay entitled “Some riders wear suits, some file them.”

In somewhat related coverage, two Saturdays ago The Los Angeles Times reported that “Ordinance Bans Body Odor in Libraries.”

“Filings Climbed in Federal Courts in Fiscal Year 2004”: The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts issued this news release today. Among other things, the news release notes that “FY 2004 was the tenth year in a row of growth in cases filed in the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the ninth consecutive year those filings broke records.”

In challenge to “broadcast flag” regulations, D.C. Circuit directs petitioners to establish their standing to challenge the FCC rule in question: Today’s ruling by a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit can be accessed at this link.

“Congress and the Courts: Judicial Independence and Congressional Checks.” In just about five minutes from now, this event, co-hosted by The Federalist Society and The Heritage Foundation, is scheduled to get underway. You can view the event live online by clicking here (RealPlayer required).

The event is slated to feature two panels. The first panel will discuss “Filibuster Reform or Forcing a ‘Real’ Filibuster.” And the second panel will discuss “Impeachment, Budget Cuts and Jurisdiction Altering Options.” Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.

“Harvard-Google Project Faces Copyright Woes”: This article appears today in The Harvard Crimson.

Condit suit is Dunne: The Modesto Bee reports today that “Condit, author settle lawsuit; Ex-congressman avoids deposition, gets apology.”

In today’s edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The newspaper contains articles headlined:

• “Revenge on system cited as motive for rampage; Nichols saw himself as ‘soldier on a mission’“;

• “Police missed early chance; Ignoring advice to block garage exits was first of several missteps“;

• “Sorrow holds court“;

• “From hostage to celeb in a blink“;

• “Hostage used book to reach suspect’s heart“; and

• “Tragedy brings colleagues together.”

And The New York Times today reports that “Work Resumes at Atlanta Court Amid Grief and Fears.”

“Prison-siege jury selection is under way”: The Arizona Republic contains this article today.

“Deputy: Williams ‘nervous’ during call; He says driver told him he found people in the back of his truck.” This article appears today in The Houston Chronicle.

“Verdict Upheld Vs. Ex-Chilean Lieutenant”: The Associated Press provides this report. My earlier post about yesterday’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit can be accessed here.

“GOP sees momentum in ending judicial filibusters”: This article appears today in The Boston Globe.

“Pro-Business Agenda May Hit Hurdles; Republicans Battle the Clock as Well as Democrats in Pushing Legislative Priorities”: The Wall Street Journal contains this article today.

“Calif. Judge Backs Same-Sex Marriage; Ban Ruled Unconstitutional; Appeal Likely”: This article appears today in The Washington Post.

The Los Angeles Times reports today that “Judge Rules State Can’t Bar Gay Marriage; The decision, in which the laws specifying ‘a man and a woman’ are called unconstitutional, will not take effect pending an appeal” and “In S.F., a Celebration for a ‘Step Forward.’” The newspaper also contains an editorial entitled “The Equality Issue.”

The San Francisco Chronicle today contains articles headlined:

• “Judge strikes down ban on same-sex marriage; Law violated ‘basic human right’“;

• “Judge is Catholic and Republican — ‘a brilliant guy’“;

• “Case still has a long way to go“;

• “The opposition: ‘Activist court’ ruled predictably, but fight far from over“;

• “The nation: Impetus seen for constitutional ban“; and

• “Couples react: ‘One step in a long road to equality’“

In The Oakland Tribune, Josh Richman has an article headlined “Judge: Ban on gay vows is illegal; California has ‘no rational purpose’ for limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples, ruling says; appeal promised.”

The San Jose Mercury News contains an article headlined “Landmark ruling on gay marriage; Judge finds state prohibition unconstitutional.”

The Contra Costa Times reports that “Gay couples get one step nearer altar.”

The Sacramento Bee reports that “Gay marriage bans rejected; S.F. judge rules that the state’s legal limits are unconstitutional.”

The Los Angeles Daily News reports that “Gay-marriage ban reversed; Both sides gear up for appellate fight.”

USA Today reports that “Calif.’s gay-marriage ban tossed out; Judge: ‘No rational purpose’ for limits.”

The Washington Times reports that “California judge rejects same-sex ‘marriage’ ban.”

And in The New York Sun, Josh Gerstein reports that “Coast Court OKs Gay Marriages.”

“Judge’s Foe Sent Notes to Officials; The man believed to have killed a jurist’s mother and husband had sent puzzling letters to state and federal authorities in Illinois”: The Los Angeles Times contains this article today.

The Chicago Tribune reports today that “Search is fruitless for killer’s family; Judicial security hearings sought.” And columnist Eric Zorn has an op-ed entitled “A conspiracy of hate is worse than a madman.”

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that “Reputed skinhead accused of beating friend who cooperated in Lefkow probe.” And columnist Mary Mitchell has an essay entitled “TV judges make mockery of our legal system.”

The Gannett News Service reports that “Court-safety concerns mount; Senate Judiciary chairman seeks help from U.S. Marshals Service.”

The Forum of Fargo, North Dakota reports that “Threats part of the job.”

The Pantagraph of Bloomington, Illinois contains an editorial entitled “Death not part of the job.”