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Supreme Court prolongs wait for decision in case expected to overturn Roe v. Wade

June 23, 2022

Supreme Court prolongs wait for decision in case expected to overturn Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court Thursday did not issue a final ruling in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, prolonging the wait for its decision which is expected to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Biden nominates Minnesota prosecutor in Derek Chauvin case for federal judgeship

June 15, 2022

Biden nominates Minnesota prosecutor in Derek Chauvin case for federal judgeship

President Biden has nominated Jerry Blackwell to be a federal judge for the District of Minnesota. Blackwell was a prosecutor in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

Court lifts hold on Louisiana congressional redistricting

June 13, 2022

Court lifts hold on Louisiana congressional redistricting

The federal appeals court recently lifted its hold on a congressional redistricting for the state of Louisiana. The governor of Louisiana called it "a big step in the right direction."

Andy McCarthy: Democrats say Trump 'created' Jan. 6 riot, but what about Schumer's role in Kavanaugh threat?

June 8, 2022

Andy McCarthy: Democrats say Trump 'created' Jan. 6 riot, but what about Schumer's role in Kavanaugh threat?

Fox News contributor calls out Sen. Chuck Schumer's role in a threat against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as the Jan. 6 Committee is set to convene.

Judge whose son was killed pleads for more security for judges after Kavanaugh threat

June 8, 2022

Judge whose son was killed pleads for more security for judges after Kavanaugh threat

Judge Esther Salas demanded greater protection for judicial officers after an armed man was arrested for making threats against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Final case tied to college bribery scandal to start trial in Boston court

June 6, 2022

Final case tied to college bribery scandal to start trial in Boston court

The final case tied to the college bribery scandal for a father who bribed a Georgetown tennis coach is set to start jury selection Tuesday in Boston federal court.

Ketanji Brown Jackson seen applauding New Zealand's 'assault' weapons ban at Harvard commencement

June 3, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson seen applauding New Zealand's 'assault' weapons ban at Harvard commencement

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was seen last week applauding New Zealand’s “assault” weapons ban at a speech at Harvard University.

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding Stormy Daniels

June 2, 2022

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding Stormy Daniels

Michael Avenatti, former lawyer for Stormy Daniels, was sentenced to four years in prison for cheating Daniels out of $300,000.

Attempted Reagan assassin John Hinckley to get unconditional release, judge confirms

June 1, 2022

Attempted Reagan assassin John Hinckley to get unconditional release, judge confirms

The would-be assassin of President Ronald Reagan, John Hinckley, will receive an unconditional release from prison, a federal judge has confirmed.

Graham 'enthusiastically' supports Biden pick for DC Circuit after she was passed over for SCOTUS

May 26, 2022

Graham 'enthusiastically' supports Biden pick for DC Circuit after she was passed over for SCOTUS

Sen. Lindsey Graham strongly supported Judge Michelle Childs' selection for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals after the Senate Judiciary Committe voted in her favor.