Judiciary - Page 431

Maine November 29, 2023

Judge to review new settlement in Maine ACLU's public defender case

A judge is set to review a settlement between Maine officials and the state's ACLU chapter in a lawsuit over the availability of public defenders.

Texas November 29, 2023

Texas man sentenced to 10 years in prison for hate crime, arson attack on Austin synagogue

A San Marcos, Texas, man who pleaded guilty in April to a hate crime and the burning of a synagogue in Austin was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday.

Arkansas November 29, 2023

AR attorney general blocks proposed amendment to abortion ballot measure

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected the wording of a proposed ballot measure aimed at repealing the state's abortion ban and limiting restrictions.

Michigan November 28, 2023

Michigan teen's acknowledgement of school shooting threat can't be used against him, appeals court says

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled last week that prosecutors are unable to use a teenager's incriminating statements against him because he was not given a Miranda warning.

Ohio November 28, 2023

Ohio Supreme Court dismisses 3 Dem-backed lawsuits over Statehouse maps

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled late Monday against Democrat-aligned plaintiffs seeking to overturn the state's legislative maps, dismissing three long-running lawsuits.

Texas November 28, 2023

Texas abortion ban challenged as oral arguments begin

A group of patients and doctors in Texas is challenging the state's near-total abortion ban, arguing that it endangers women's lives, particularly those with medical conditions.

New Mexico November 27, 2023

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democrat-drawn congressional map

New Mexico's Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state's congressional map does not constitute an unreasonable gerrymander, upholding it.

Federal Courts November 25, 2023

Sandy Hook families slam Alex Jones over ‘indefinite bankruptcy’ after order to pay $1.4 billion

Alex Jones has yet to pay the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting due to his indefinite bankruptcy a year after he was ordered to pay more than $1.4 billion.

Media November 25, 2023

Overturning of Roe v. Wade led to 32,000 additional births, study finds

A study finds at least 30,000 babies have been born that wouldn't have been since the landmark Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade last year.

Michigan November 25, 2023

Jewish, Islamic groups back up Catholic school in lawsuit challenging new Michigan law

Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has earned support from Jewish and Islamic advocacy groups in its lawsuit against the state for a religious exemption.