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Federal judge continues blocking 3 Arkansas abortion laws
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that three Arkansas abortion restrictions she temporarily blocked will remain on hold while she considers a lawsuit challenging them.
Cyntoia Brown is released from Tennessee prison
Cyntoia Brown, championed by celebrities as a symbol of unfair sentencing, was released early Wednesday.
Appeals court blocks key permit for PolyMet mine
A state appeals court has blocked a key permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
Conservative think tank sues Evers over access
A conservative think tank has filed a federal lawsuit against Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, alleging that he violated the First Amendment rights of staff members who were denied access to a press briefing and kept off an advisory list sent to other reporters.
R. Kelly faces 2 Minnesota charges in 2001 allegation
Minnesota authorities are charging singer R. Kelly with two counts of prostitution and solicitation involving a girl under 18 for an alleged incident in 2001.
New York reduces penalties for marijuana possession
New York’s governor signed a bill Monday that softens penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana.
Conservative lawsuit challenges Evers vetoes
A conservative law firm on Wednesday asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to dramatically scale back the ability of governors to change the intent of lawmakers.
Former Pennsylvania attorney general released from jail
A former Pennsylvania attorney general who served about eight months in jail for leaking grand jury material and lying about it was released Wednesday.
ACLU creates new position focusing on indigenous issues
The American Civil Liberties Union is creating a new position in South Dakota to focus on indigenous issues, spurred in part by the state toughening laws ahead of possible Keystone XL pipeline protests.
Judge to hear Georgia voting machine case
A federal judge is considering whether to order Georgia to immediately stop using its outdated voting machines.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Bde Maka Ska case
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will review the case.
PUC asks Minnesota Supreme Court to deny Line 3 challenges
Minnesota regulators have urged the state Supreme Court to deny challenges by opponents of Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 oil pipeline replacement.
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