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Media December 20

Pennsylvania bill would recognize pets as family members in divorce cases

Pennsylvania passed groundbreaking House Bill 97 recognizing pets as family members in divorce cases, creating new custody arrangements for animals.

Mexico December 16

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 December 12

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 December 12

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 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.