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Court Blocks Trump Administration From Altering Homelessness Funding

Ruling prevents changes to conditions on federal grants for homeless services.

How the Hunt for Al Capone Transformed the IRS

Gangsters, banksters, and politicians: The story of how the IRS became a powerful government tool.

Judges Block Republicans' Bid to Dismantle Grand Canyon National Monument

Arizona's legislative leaders cannot dismantle a new national monument near the Grand Canyon, federal appeals court rules.

Turley: Liberal Justices Channel Scalia on Birthright Citizenship

Fox News contributor says liberal justices sounded like late Justice Antonin Scalia in Supreme Court case.

Ohio AG Renews Call to End Execution Moratorium

Yost says lack of executions in state is a 'mockery of the justice system'

North Carolina Supreme Court Urged to Review Certificate of Need Dispute

State Treasurer and State Employees Association Back Eye Surgeon's Challenge to CON Law

Montana Supreme Court Rules Media Can Weigh In on Sealed Documents in Homicide Case

The court found the district court erred in blocking media outlets from intervening in the high-profile case against Michael Paul Brown.

Liberty University Faces Lawsuit Over Transgender Firing

Former employee alleges discrimination after being terminated for her gender identity.

Rhode Island Courts Using Facial Recognition and AI

Controversial technology raises privacy concerns among civil liberties advocates.

Atlantic City Retains Powerful Law Firm to Fight County Prosecutor

Prosecutor Will Reynolds faces mounting pressure from city officials and community groups

Rhode Island Courts Using Facial Recognition to Track People

New technology raises privacy concerns as state expands biometric surveillance.

Michigan's Red Flag Law Data Becomes Opaque

Lack of transparency around gun seizures raises concerns over civil liberties

Sexual Harassment Lawyer Wins Lawsuit Over Rejected Airport Ad

Megan Thomas' large billboard ad is now on display at Syracuse Hancock International Airport after she sued over the initial rejection.

California Ordered to Pay $4.5M in Fees After Losing Landmark Parental Rights Case

Federal court rules state must pay attorneys' fees to Thomas More Society after Supreme Court victory in Mirabelli v. Bonta case.

Judge Rules Trump Not Immune From Capitol Riot Civil Claims

Ruling allows civil lawsuits against former president to proceed over his role in January 6th attack.

Judge Rules Trump Not Immune for Jan. 6 Actions, Georgia Phone Call

Civil lawsuit against former president can proceed, judge says Trump's speech not covered by immunity

Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

Justices question legality of former president's executive action targeting birthright citizenship.

Trump Attends Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship

The president sat silently as justices, including his own appointees, expressed skepticism over his plan to limit birthright citizenship.

Trump Faces Civil Lawsuits Over January 6 Riots

Lawsuits seek to hold former president legally responsible for Capitol chaos

Judge Rules Trump Not Immune for Jan. 6 Actions, Georgia Phone Call

Federal judge says Trump's speech on Jan. 6 was not covered by presidential immunity.

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