Law - Page 4

New Jersey December 11

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.

Politics November 29

Watchdog group hits Letitia James with bar complaint after federal judge tosses case

A conservative-aligned watchdog group has filed a bar complaint urging an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Donald Trump November 29

MIKE DAVIS: After Trump case collapses, time for Fani Willis to lawyer up

Fulton County DA Fani Willis faces growing calls for accountability after Trump case dismissal. Her affair scandal led to case collapse and controversy.

Utah November 28

Utah death row inmate with dementia dies of natural causes 3 months after execution was halted

Utah inmate Ralph Menzies died of natural causes after his execution was blocked after he developed dementia during his nearly 40 years on death row.

Louisiana November 27

Louisiana death row inmate freed after nearly 30 years as overturned conviction upends case

A Louisiana man was freed on bail after nearly 30 years on death row following forensic evidence in his murder conviction being deemed "not scientifically defensible."