Judiciary - Page 371

February 5, 2024

Maine must release voter rolls to conservative group for independent audits, federal court rules

A federal appeals court has ruled Maine must release its voter list to the Public Interest Legal Foundation as it seeks to conduct independent audits.

February 5, 2024

Cambodian officials file defamation lawsuit against leading rights activist for 'dishonoring' ruling party

Cambodian officials filed a lawsuit against a leading rights activist for defamation. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen believes Soeng Sen Karuna defamed him in an interview.

February 5, 2024

A doctor gave me pills for a nightmarish abortion. The FDA betrayed women by letting that happen 

My nightmarish abortion started with a doctor giving me pills and promising it was the "easy way." And the FDA let it happen. Now, the Supreme Court can save others that pain.

February 5, 2024

On this day in history, February 5, 1937, FDR announces plan to pack the Supreme Court

On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, FDR planned to pack the Supreme Court to create support for his New Deal agenda, which sought to give government broader authority to help Americans recover post-Depression.

February 4, 2024

ABC host abruptly ends interview with JD Vance over Supreme Court remarks: 'No, no George'

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, spars with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in an interview about the legitimacy of the Supreme Court's rulings.

February 4, 2024

Trump seeks to run out the clock as delays push trials closer to Election Day: legal experts

Timing could benefit former President Trump as he faces criminal trials with Election Day 2024 creeping closer, legal experts say.

February 3, 2024

Will the Supreme Court let Colorado bar Trump from the ballot?

Paul Gigot interviews former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey.

February 2, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear Gov. Evers' suit against GOP Legislature for blocking 'basic functions'

The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a lawsuit by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, which accuses the Republican-run Legislature of obstructing "basic government functions."

February 2, 2024

Abrams-founded group to appeal ruling saying Georgia voter eligibility challenges were legal

Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Action group plans to appeal a trial court ruling claiming voter eligibility challenges do not violate federal law.

February 2, 2024

Supreme Court refuses to block West Point from considering race in admission decisions

On Friday, the United States Supreme Court said the U.S. Military Academy at West Point could keep using race as a factor for admissions.