Judiciary - Page 564

March 15, 2023

Texas judge hearing abortion pill case appointed by Trump, revered by conservatives

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who is presiding over a case whose ruling could halt sales of abortion-inducing mifepristone nationwide, has known conservative leanings.

March 15, 2023

Ohio abortion measure would end parental consent for gender surgeries, critics warn

Protect Women Ohio (PWO) is fighting a state constitutional amendment that they say would strip rights of parents to consent on abortion or gender-altering surgeries.

March 15, 2023

Mistrial declared in off-duty Pittsburgh officer's killing

A mistrial was declared in Christian Bey's homicide case. Bey, 34, of Pittsburgh, is accused of shooting and killing an off-duty police officer.

March 15, 2023

North Carolina Supreme Court uses new Republican majority to rehear arguments in redistricting case

The North Carolina Supreme Court is rehearing arguments in a redistricting case it ruled on three months prior, when Democrats held a 4-3 seat advantage.

March 15, 2023

Washington Post hits 'bully' Newsom 'grandstanding' in Walgreens, abortion fight: 'Abuse of power'

The Washington Post's editorial board hit California Gov. Gavin Newsom for abusing power in his fight with Walgreen's over providing abortion pills.

March 15, 2023

Arkansas abortion monument approved by state House, must be approved by Gov. Sanders

The Arkansas House approved an abortion monument in the state. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders must now decide on the bill. The monument would be near the state Capitol.

March 15, 2023

Texas man sues 3 women who helped ex-wife get abortion pills in first-of-its-kind case

A Texas man is taking his ex-wife's friends to court, claiming they helped helped her obtain medication to terminate her pregnancy without his knowledge, breaking state law.

March 14, 2023

After 'diversity' dean heckles Trump judge out of speech, Stanford student calls on admin to take action

A Stanford student calls on school administrators to take action against their diversity, equity and inclusion associate dean after she helped interrupt Judge Kyle Duncan's appearance.

March 14, 2023

Illinois Supreme Court to determine fate of cash bail

The Illinois Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case determining the constitutionality of a 2021 law's provision that would have ended cash bail in the Prairie State.

March 14, 2023

Miami University plans to install emergency contraception vending machine on campus

Miami University plans to install Plan B vending machine offering students 24/7 access to emergency contraception, but pro-life groups are opposing the move.