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November 19, 2022

Alabama's failed lethal injection execution is unprecedent third since 2018

Alabama's recent inability to conduct lethal injections is reportedly unprecedented. However, the state denies that a recent execution cancellation reveals problems.

November 19, 2022

I'm so grateful my birth mom chose life

Seventeen years ago, my birth mother had an important decision to make. I'm glad she chose adoption, but I'm sure this was not an easy choice for her.

November 19, 2022

Tennessee Supreme Court strikes down law mandating life sentences for juvenile homicide offenders

In a 21-page opinion, Tennessee's Supreme Court ruled against a state law mandating life sentences for juvenile homicide offenders. The decision was made with a 3-2 majority opinion.

November 18, 2022

'Jeopardy!' contestants leave CNN hosts outraged after they don't know who Ketanji Brown Jackson is

CNN journalists Poppy Harlow and Don Lemon were upset after "Jeopardy!" contestants didn't know who Ketanji Brown Jackson, the newest Supreme Court justice, was.

November 18, 2022

PA appellate judge to run for state Supreme Court seat

Daniel McCaffery, a Democratic appeals court judge from Philadelphia, will run to fill a vacancy on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court left by the death of Chief Justice Max Baer.

November 18, 2022

White House files Supreme Court emergency appeal to rescue $500B student debt handout

President Biden's administration is seeking help from the Supreme Court to preserve its widely challenged program aimed at forgiving hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt.

November 18, 2022

CNN hosts can barely contain outrage after Jeopardy contestants whiffed on Ketanji Brown Jackson clue

CNN's morning show hosts couldn't believe it when Jeopardy! contestants didn't know a clue about new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

November 18, 2022

Jordan seeks testimony from Garland, Wray, others in House Judiciary probes of DOJ, FBI

House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan is seeking testimony from Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray and other DOJ officials.

November 18, 2022

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle announces retirement due to health reasons

Gerald VandeWalle has announced he will retire from the North Dakota Supreme Court on Jan. 31, 2022. VandeWalle is retiring for health reasons.

November 18, 2022

House GOP puts Mayorkas, DHS on notice: Give 'unfettered cooperation' or be compelled to testify

House Judiciary Committee Republicans have revealed who they will call to testify once investigations into the Department of Homeland Security begin early next year.