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Chief Justice Roberts: ‘More can be done’ to address sexual harassment in federal courts

December 31, 2018

Chief Justice Roberts: ‘More can be done’ to address sexual harassment in federal courts

Sexual harassment continues to exist in the federal courts, but Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts says pinpointing the problem within the judiciary culture remains elusive, since in many cases, it "frequently goes unreported."

Texas judge stays own ruling of Obamacare as unconstitutional to allow for appeals

December 30, 2018

Texas judge stays own ruling of Obamacare as unconstitutional to allow for appeals

A Texas federal judge who declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional earlier this month has stayed his ruling while appeals proceed.

2019 could be an incredible and historic year for the Supreme Court – Here’s why

December 30, 2018

2019 could be an incredible and historic year for the Supreme Court – Here’s why

For the first time since 1936 conservatives have a majority on the Supreme Court and they could use this to make important changes in how the court interprets the Constitution.

Dems accused of ‘religious bigotry’ for questioning Trump court pick’s Knights of Columbus ties

December 24, 2018

Dems accused of ‘religious bigotry’ for questioning Trump court pick’s Knights of Columbus ties

Following questions from multiple Democratic senators over the impartiality of Trump judicial nominee Brian Buescher and his ties to the Knights of Columbus, a charitable Catholic organization, Republicans and various religious leaders hit back Monday against “religious bigotry.”

Dems challenge Trump judicial nominee over Knights of Columbus membership

December 24, 2018

Dems challenge Trump judicial nominee over Knights of Columbus membership

Two Democratic senators are scrutinizing a federal judicial nominee over his membership in the Knights of Columbus, drawing a stern rebuke from the Catholic organization.

Cliven Bundy's lawyer asks federal prosecutors to forgo appeal in Nevada standoff case

December 23, 2018

Cliven Bundy's lawyer asks federal prosecutors to forgo appeal in Nevada standoff case

The lawyer for controversial rancher Cliven Bundy sent a letter to the solicitor general, urging him to forego an appeal of U.S. District Court Judge Gloria Navarro’s Jan. 8 decision to dismiss all charges relating to a 2014 standoff with federal agents.

El Chapo’s 'rage-filled' attorney: There isn’t a case I can’t win

December 18, 2018

El Chapo’s 'rage-filled' attorney: There isn’t a case I can’t win

It was a career that sparked in childhood after seeing Paul Newman star in 1982’s “The Verdict." And now, almost four decades since seeing the critically-acclaimed legal drama, New York City criminal defense attorney Jeffrey Lichtman has some critical acclaim of his own as the man flanking and fawning for the world’s most notorious drug kingpin: Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.

Why some conservatives don't like the ruling against ObamaCare

December 18, 2018

Why some conservatives don't like the ruling against ObamaCare

Few in the media are popping champagne corks.

Justice Department sues to block subpoenas in Trump hotel lawsuit

December 17, 2018

Justice Department sues to block subpoenas in Trump hotel lawsuit

The Justice Department on Monday challenged a federal judge's decision to allow a case accusing President Donald Trump of profiting off the presidency to go forward.

Federal court cites 'The Lorax' to blast US Forest Service for approving pipeline

December 15, 2018

Federal court cites 'The Lorax' to blast US Forest Service for approving pipeline

A federal appeals court cited Dr. Seuss' The Lorax to slam the U.S. Forest Service for granting a private company a permit to build a natural gas pipeline across two national forests and the Appalachian Trail.