Law

Mexico 1 day ago

Mexico City lawmakers throw punches and yank hair in heated congress brawl over transparency institute

Mexico City lawmakers erupted into a violent brawl during congress session, with hair-pulling and punches thrown over transparency institute debate.

Chicago 5 days ago

Family of slain Chicago officer sues city, says department ignored warnings about dangerous partner

The family of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she was fatally shot by partner Carlos Baker on duty over the summer.

Mississippi 5 days ago

Mississippi governor orders release of man who served more than 10 years of illegal 15-year sentence

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves granted clemency to Marcus Taylor, who served more than 10 years of a sentence for a crime with a five-year maximum penalty.

New Jersey 6 days ago

New Jersey's medically assisted suicide law only covers state residents, appeals court rules

An appeals court upheld New Jersey's residency requirement for physician-assisted suicide, ruling that terminally ill patients from other states are not afforded the option.

Texas December 5

Texas AG Paxton sues EPIC City developers after probe finds alleged fraud, misleading Muslim-only marketing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the developers behind the proposed 400-acre EPIC City, alleging illegal securities sales, misleading marketing and payouts.

Donald Trump December 5

SCOTUS to review Trump executive order on birthright citizenship

President Trump's order seeking to clarify the 14th Amendment and the legality of birthright citizenship faces a major Supreme Court test.

Wisconsin December 3

Conservatives intervene in Wisconsin’s mid-decade redistricting push as House majority hangs in the balance

A conservative law firm has challenged Wisconsin's congressional map lawsuits, arguing that new drawing districts now would violate federal law ahead of the midterm elections.

Washington DC December 3

Judge blocks ICE from making warrantless arrests in DC without flight-risk proof

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from warrantless immigration arrests in Washington, D.C., without probable cause that the target is a flight risk.

West Virginia December 3

West Virginia restores exclusion of religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions after latest court ruling

West Virginia's Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling allowing religious exemptions from school vaccines, leading the state board to reinstate its vaccination policy.

Media December 1

Navy veteran who beat CNN accuses judge of 'bias' in AP defamation appeal filing

Navy veteran Zachary Young appealed the dismissal of his defamation case against the Associated Press, claiming a judge showed bias with his "bad sequel" comparison.