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The Supreme Court has closed the curtain on the last opportunity for Alex Jones to try to escape paying a $1.4 billion judgment to the families of the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.A group of parents and a first responder sued the popular Infowars talk show host after he suggested that the shooting may have been a hoax orchestrated to help push extreme gun control laws. The 15 plaintiffs won a judgment in 2022 that awarded them $965 million in damages. A judge later added $473 million in punitive damages.'And like that, it's finally, finally over.'The court offered no explanation with their denial of the appeal.Attorneys for Jones argued that the judgment unfairly punished Jones for statements made by his listeners and breached his First Amendment right to free speech."The result is a financial death penalty by fiat imposed on a media defendant whose broadcasts reach millions," they wrote in the petition for appeal.Attorney Matt Blumenthal, who was on the team representing the Sandy Hook families, applauded the decision by the Supreme Court."And like that, it's finally, finally over," Blumenthal wrote on social media."SCOTUS denied Alex Jones's last-ditch, baseless appeal, upholding our $1 billion+ verdict against him and Infowars on behalf of Sandy Hook families and a first responder," he added. "Judgment is FINAL. Good day for justice. Bad day for Alex Jones."Jones has declared bankruptcy and thus far avoided paying anything to the families.RELATED: Alex Jones makes revealing comments about Trump in leaked video: 'I'm sick of it!' Twenty elementary school children and six educators were murdered in the Sandy Hook attack in 2012."Was hard to imagine this day 7+ years ago when I filed the first of these cases. Our courageous clients' long quest for justice is definitively won. No greater honor than fighting for them," Blumenthal added.Blaze News reached out to Jones for comment.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The Catholic Church holds that the Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life" in which Jesus Christ is substantially present. It appears, however, that for Antifa-championing retired priest Larry Dowling and a handful of other clergymen, the Eucharist might double also as a political prop.Dowling, who appears to spend much of his retirement pushing leftist propaganda on social media, led a Eucharistic procession on Saturday from St. Eulalia Church, where pro-abortion activist Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) spouted off about immigration, toward the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Chicago in Broadview, Illinois.The processing facility in Broadview has been heavily targeted in recent weeks by radicals critical of the Trump administration's faithful enforcement of federal immigration law. As as result, additional security supports have been implemented, including extra fencing.'A procession through the public streets is to be held as a public witness of veneration toward the Most Holy Eucharist.'In footage of the political procession, Dowling can be seen leading a gaggle of photographers and holding a monstrance, the container meant to hold the Eucharist, in the faces of state police while asking for access to the facility. It is unclear whether the monstrance contained a consecrated host at the time.Footage also shows a supposed nun and others giving political speeches in front of an altar temporarily erected near the facility.An expert on canon law who spoke to Blaze News on the condition of anonymity indicated that "this seems completely inappropriate."RELATED: Outrage ensues when 13-year-old is arrested by ICE — then DHS releases devastating accusations Photo by Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThe 1983 Code of Canon Law provides that "when it can be done in the judgment of the diocesan bishop, a procession through the public streets is to be held as a public witness of veneration toward the Most Holy Eucharist."The expert noted further that while canon law holds that "it is for the diocesan bishop to establish regulations [ordinationes] which provide for the participation in and the dignity of processions," "it remains completely inappropriate" to use the Eucharist as a prop.'The Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership exploited this holy event for political purposes, thus trivializing, if not defaming, its raison d’être.'David Inczauskis, a Jesuit priest who served as the master of ceremonies, acknowledged that the procession was organized by the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, a grant-reliant anti-ICE outfit that provides training on how foreign nationals can evade federal immigration and authorities and is committed to transforming "racial, economic, social and environmental structures."Blaze News has reached out to Dowling, Inczauskis, and Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago for comment.Dr. Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, said in a statement to Blaze News:The Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership is a left-wing advocacy organization whose mission statement says nothing about Christianity or Catholicism. More revealing is what it flags on its website — a strong commitment to merging "Liberation Theology & Community Organizing." Liberation theology is a curious admixture of Marxism and Christianity, and in practice it has done more to oppress than liberate the masses in developing countries. As such it is bizarre to learn that this radical entity held a Eucharistic procession to a migrant detention center in Illinois, a facility run by ICE.It appears that the participants in this political procession were keen on shaming federal agents and securing a photo opportunity — and judging from the event's recent coverage in publications such as the leftist blog Common Dreams, WBBM-TV, and the propaganda outfit MeidasTouch, the radicals got at least half of what they wanted."Eucharistic processions are a decidedly solemn event whereby the Blessed Sacrament is carried out of a church and into the streets; many Catholic parishes conduct such a procession on the feast of Corpus Christ, the body of Christ," continued Donohue. "What Catholics do not do is exploit Eucharistic processions to advance a partisan agenda.""Quite frankly, the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership exploited this holy event for political purposes, thus trivializing, if not defaming, its raison d’être," added Donohue.In addition to potentially using Holy Communion as a prop, the protesters subsequently did their best to push a false narrative.Dowling said in a statement on Facebook, "We went to pray and have a few of us clergy and religious women bring Holy Communion and the love of the Christian community to the men and women detained there under inhumane conditions."The retired priest claimed that when the processionists allegedly asked to administer Holy Communion to the detainees inside the facility, "the answer came back very clearly: NO, YOU CANNOT BRING A HINT OF COMPASSION AND PRAYER INTO THIS PLACE! NO, YOU CANNOT OFFER ANY SOLACE TO THE MEN AND WOMEN FEARFUL AND SUFFERING INSIDE! NO, YOU CANNOT BRING JESUS, THE SON OF GOD, THE LOVE OF GOD INTO THIS PLACE!"RELATED: Anti-ICE protest in Portland takes ugly turn when naked cyclists show up Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images"Yesterday, we witnessed another level of evil," claimed Inczauskis. "Not only are migrants being torn away from their families and friends. They are also being torn away from their religious communities. ICE is severing the Body of Christ."Contrary to the narrative advanced by Dowling and Inczauskis, the Department of Homeland Security indicated to Blaze News that compassion was precisely why ICE couldn't immediately oblige the processionists' last-minute request for entry."Over the past month, rioters have swarmed the Broadview ICE facility and Chicago streets. They have assaulted law enforcement, attacked law enforcement with vehicles, thrown tear gas cans, slashed tires of cars, been arrested with firearms in their possession, blocked the entrance of the building, and trespassed on private property," said a DHS official. "Our ICE staff informed the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership that the Broadview processing center was not able to accommodate visitors on such short notice, for their safety as well as that of detainees and staff, and due to the ensuing riots."The official noted further that "as ICE law enforcement has seen a surge in assaults, disruptions, and obstructions to enforcement, including by politicians themselves, any requests to tour processing centers and field offices must be approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security."Such requests should be filed a week in advance to "prevent interference with the President’s Article II authority to oversee executive department functions," added the official.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

President Donald Trump will fulfill his promise to give Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday, the day that marks the late conservative leader's 32nd birthday.On September 11, President Trump announced that he would award Kirk the Medal of Freedom. Kirk was assassinated on September 10 while holding an event at Utah Valley University.While announcing the award, Trump called Kirk "a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty, and an inspiration to millions and millions of people." Kirk was known as a leading advocate of free speech and open debate, with his open-mic conversations on college campuses across the country drawing large crowds. Trump and Kirk were close allies. Kirk used his organizations Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action to mobilize voters for the 2020 and 2024 elections. His efforts have been credited as instrumental in reshaping the GOP and helping Trump return to the White House. President Trump traveled to Phoenix to deliver remarks at Kirk's memorial service on September 21.RELATED: Charlie Kirk's death revealed the kingdoms colliding in America Photo by Melissa Majchrzak / Contributor via Getty ImagesThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest award the United States can bestow on a civilian. Previous recipients include William F. Buckley Jr., Milton Friedman, and Rush Limbaugh. Kirk's medal will be presented to his widow, Erika. Kirk's two children are also expected to attend, as is Vice President JD Vance — a longtime friend and ally of Kirk. The ceremony will take place in the White House Rose Garden. You can watch the ceremony below: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Despite warnings from the Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services, one liberal state is still defying federal orders.Since February, the Donald Trump administration has required a return to normalcy through the presidential action titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports." After many public battles with left-leaning states — including Maine, which recently passed a law banning men from women's sports — one standout midwestern state is still refusing to comply.The federal actions feel like 'retribution against a state that is proud of its defense of communities that have been marginalized.'After the Office for Civil Rights and HHS announced the Minnesota Department of Education and its high schools were in violation of Title IX, the federal government offered a resolution that would require the state to revise gender guidance, mandate Title IX compliance, and adopt "biology-based definitions," among other terms.However, the state is now openly stating that it actually has no statement at all.As reported by the Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota Solicitor General Liz Kramer sent a letter to the Trump administration stating that it would not offer a "substantive response" to federal demands due to a lack of clarity surrounding the government shutdown.The solicitor general reportedly added that "if the federal government intends to follow the law, it would need to follow an extensive, multi-step administrative process before any federal funding to Minnesota education programs or activities could ever be terminated."RELATED: Transgender softball player gets reality check after dominating female opponents all season Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images White House assistant press secretary Liz Houston issued a statement in response to Minnesota's claims on Friday."While Minnesota officials continue to intentionally endanger female athletes with their radical embrace of gender ideology, President Trump is committed to restoring commonsense policies and keeping men out of women's sports," Houston said.At the same time, school board members from across the state have issued statements in support of keeping boys in girls' sports. For example, St. Louis Park School Board member Sarah Davis said there exists a "need to be standing up for transgender children, especially right now when they are under attack."Rachel Hartland from the Hopkins District School Board said the federal actions feel like "retribution against a state that is proud of its defense of communities that have been marginalized."The school board member added that the letter she signed was a symbol of her willingness to "stand up for each other and our kids against anyone, including the federal government."RELATED: Transgender state rep defends boys playing in girls' sports — immediately gets proven wrong by male athlete Photo by Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images Minnesota has been in the national spotlight regarding this issue for quite some time. Specifically, a male baseball player dominating female athletes in softball has garnered widespread attention.Charlie Rothenberger, who goes by "Marissa," is a 6-foot male athlete who has dominated the sport over the last two years and unsurprisingly led his team to a state championship in 2025.Minnesota state Rep. Leigh Finke (D), a male that purports to be transgender, defended the idea of boys playing in girls' sports while Rothenberger's team was in the playoffs in early June."Trans girls are girls," Finke said at the time. "They deserve the right to play sports and engage in physical wellness activities, just like every other child growing up in our beloved state."Hours later, Rothenberger pitched a complete game and had two doubles to send his team to the state finals.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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