A federal appeals court was told Tuesday that there is no basis in federal law for a Trump administration ban on bump stocks.
Read More »Washington Supreme Court OKs virtual life term for teen
One year after saying virtual life sentences are unconstitutional for teenage killers, the Washington Supreme Court changed course in a split ruling that drew irate dissents from four justices.
Read More »Wisconsin election clerks race to understand ruling
Wisconsin’s 1,800-plus election clerks are racing to understand a judge’s ruling nine weeks before the election that some fear could lead to absentee ballots being counted in parts of the battleground state but rejected in others.
Read More »People with disabilities sue over blocked Portland sidewalks
People with disabilities in Portland, Oregon, have sued the city, saying they can’t navigate its sidewalks because of sprawling homeless encampments.
Read More »Michigan court puts abortion question on ballot
Voters will determine whether to place abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, the state Supreme Court declared Thursday, settling the issue a day before the fall ballot must be completed.
Read More »Judge who voided state’s abortion limits blocks appeal bid
A judge who struck down key restrictions on abortion in Minnesota has rejected a bid by a county prosecutor who hopes to appeal the ruling.
Read More »Judge faces criticism following order in Trump case
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is facing sharp criticism following her decision this week to grant a request by former President Donald Trump’s legal team for an independent arbiter to review documents obtained during an FBI search of his Florida property last month.
Read More »Juul Labs settles with 33 states over teen vaping
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has agreed to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products.
Read More »Wisconsin AG hopeful won’t commit to Trump in 2024
Wisconsin’s Republican attorney general candidate won’t commit to voting for Donald Trump in 2024 if he runs for president again, putting him at odds with other top Republicans on the ballot.
Read More »1972 death penalty ruling still guides capital punishment debate
The arguments for both sides can be traced back to a decision that left the door open for states to implement or reform their own laws.
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