Law - Page 169

December 9, 2023

Texas Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling allowing woman to receive abortion after fetal fatal diagnosis

The Texas Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on a lower court ruling that would have allowed a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis to receive an abortion.

December 8, 2023

Indiana county judge strikes down 'unconstitutional' voting law in favor of GOP Senate hopeful

An Indiana judge has ruled a state law on voting requirements for candidates' party affiliation to be unconstitutional, granting an injunction to U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust.

December 8, 2023

US federal judge tentatively approves settlement prohibiting family separation for migrants at border

A federal judge has tentatively approved a settlement between the Justice Department and the ACLU, preventing the resumption of a policy that separated families at the border.

December 8, 2023

Oxford High School shooting victims speak at Michigan hearing ahead of sentencing

The sentencing hearing for a 17-year-old who pleaded guilty to a mass shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan will allow families and survivors to address the court.

December 8, 2023

US Census Bureau faces backlash over proposed changes to disability questions

The U.S. Census Bureau is considering significant changes to how it collects information on disabilities, drawing criticism from advocates who say they were not consulted.

December 8, 2023

Ohio residents navigate 'marijuana limbo': Legal to grow and possess, but buying prohibited

Ohioans are in a state of uncertainty as the legalization of recreational marijuana takes effect. While adults are now allowed to grow cannabis at home, purchases remain illegal.

December 7, 2023

Delaware judge rejects $21 million request from alleged Boy Scouts abuse survivors

A Delaware judge overseeing the Boy Scouts of America's bankruptcy has rejected a $21 million fee request from attorneys representing alleged survivors of child sexual abuse.

December 6, 2023

Florida’s AG goes to court to battle for public schools’ right to remove books deemed inappropriate

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody defended a Florida school district in a lawsuit alleging free speech rights were violated by book restrictions in school libraries.

December 6, 2023

Maryland attorney general seeks court review after ruling strikes down handgun licensing law

Maryland's handgun licensing law, implemented in 2013, faced a significant setback when a three-judge panel declared it unconstitutionally restrictive.

December 6, 2023

Georgia family files lawsuit after man's death in police confrontation with tow truck driver

The family of a Georgia man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following his death in a police confrontation after a minor car crash. The incident was captured on camera.