Law - Page 21

July 1

Why Justice Jackson is a fish out of water on the Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Jackson's judicial approach differs from colleagues due to her district court background, with analysis of her questioning style and limited appellate experience

July 1

Family of victim in Bryan Kohberger case say they were sent into 'panic mode' after plea deal

The family of Kaylee Goncalves said Monday they were sent "scrambling" after Bryan Kohberger accepted a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.

July 1

Trump shifts battleground in fight against 'brazen election interference' by Iowa pollster

President Donald Trump sued J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register after accusing them of election interference with their final 2024 Iowa presidential poll.

June 30

Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge that could shake up US elections

Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge to campaign finance limits, potentially impacting how parties spend money on candidates under First Amendment protections.

June 29

Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 20 years after stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies

The owner of a Colorado funeral home was sentenced to 20 years in prison after stashing nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sending families fake ashes.

June 28

'60 Minutes' Kamala Harris interview at center of Trump lawsuit runs afoul of Cronkite-era CBS guidelines

The Kamala Harris "60 Minutes" interview at the center of President Trump's massive lawsuit appears to run afoul of 1976 CBS News standards.

June 28

Final day of SCOTUS decisions brings wave of history-making rulings

The Supreme Court's last decision day of its term involved the justices reining in judicial power and serving up a victory for parents in the ongoing culture wars.

June 28

Harvard, University of Toronto make contingency plan to allow foreign students to study if barred from US

Harvard University and the University of Toronto have revealed a contingency plan for international Harvard graduate students to continue their education in Canada.

June 27

Ex-Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy pleads for civil political discourse, warns 'democracy is at risk'

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that the "tone of our political discourse" puts freedom at risk, as he expressed the need to protect judges from threats.

June 26

Supreme Court sides against migrant in deportation case

A new Supreme Court ruling requires migrants to appeal removal within 30 days, complicating cases for those like Pierre Riley who fear torture if deported.