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Judge allows 'homewrecker' lawsuit against former Sen Kyrsten Sinema to move forward

September 5, 2026

Judge allows 'homewrecker' lawsuit against former Sen Kyrsten Sinema to move forward

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina's alienation of affection law after a judge ruled her messages establish jurisdiction.

Blue state school district accused of defying Supreme Court, hiding gender transitions from parents

September 4, 2026

Blue state school district accused of defying Supreme Court, hiding gender transitions from parents

A New Jersey school district faces a lawsuit over its transgender policy allowing students to socially transition without ever notifying their parents.

Lindsay Clancy jury wraps day 6 with bombshell one-juror standoff, deliberations to resume Friday

September 3, 2026

Lindsay Clancy jury wraps day 6 with bombshell one-juror standoff, deliberations to resume Friday

Lindsay Clancy’s jury ended its sixth day without a verdict after a dispute involving a holdout juror, with deliberations set to resume Friday.

DHS directs ICE attorneys to seek early dismissal of legally deficient asylum claims

September 3, 2026

DHS directs ICE attorneys to seek early dismissal of legally deficient asylum claims

DHS is directing ICE attorneys to seek early dismissal of asylum claims deemed legally insufficient, allowing judges to decide them without a full merits hearing.

Maine's high court gives father final say over daughter’s church attendance

September 2, 2026

Maine's high court gives father final say over daughter’s church attendance

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld a father's authority over his daughter's attendance at an evangelical church after a pastor singled him out by name.

Lindsay Clancy jury recap: Day 5 ends with no verdict after rare instruction

September 2, 2026

Lindsay Clancy jury recap: Day 5 ends with no verdict after rare instruction

Lindsay Clancy's murder trial jury reported being deadlocked a second time, prompting a rare Tuey-Rodriguez charge as a possible mistrial looms in Duxbury.

Trump is closing an asylum loophole legal immigrants have watched others exploit

September 2, 2026

Trump is closing an asylum loophole legal immigrants have watched others exploit

The Trump administration plans to revoke visitor visas of up to 200,000 foreign nationals who later sought asylum, raising due process concerns.

Ohio Supreme Court denies Mackenzie Shirilla's latest appeal bid in double murder case

September 2, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court denies Mackenzie Shirilla's latest appeal bid in double murder case

Mackenzie Shirilla suffered another setback after the Ohio Supreme Court refused to reconsider its decision not to review her latest appeal.

UN pushes nations to consider slavery reparations but legal group says idea 'not going to fly in the US'

September 1, 2026

UN pushes nations to consider slavery reparations but legal group says idea 'not going to fly in the US'

The United Nations says countries are legally obliged to consider slavery reparations and implement restorative justice for racial discrimination.

Trump's White House ballroom construction gets another lifeline from SCOTUS amid heated legal fight

August 31, 2026

Trump's White House ballroom construction gets another lifeline from SCOTUS amid heated legal fight

Chief Justice John Roberts warned the White House ballroom project is "likely unlawful," but the Supreme Court let construction continue for now.