Law

Mar. 18, 2026

NYC Pulls Taxpayer-Funded Lawyers From Ex-Mayor Adams' Case

Mamdani administration cites "new evidence" in sexual assault lawsuit against former mayor

Mar. 17, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Birthright Citizenship Case

Legal experts examine the history behind the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.

Mar. 17, 2026

Gun Industry Challenges New York's Public Nuisance Law

NSSF argues law circumvents Congressional intent behind federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Mar. 16, 2026

NY Attorney General Backs Ban on Algorithmic Pricing

Letitia James says the practice of 'surveillance pricing' exploits consumers

Mar. 16, 2026

Judge issues temporary restraining order in higher ed data case

The order extends the deadline to complete the ACTS survey through March 25, 2026.

Mar. 14, 2026

New York Chief Judge Rowan Wilson Calls for Leniency on Serious Criminals

Wilson's speech at CUNY Law School urging voters to reject tough judges sparks ethics complaint from Republican legislators.

Mar. 13, 2026

Former Sen. Sinema Admits Affair with Bodyguard as Ex-Wife Seeks Damages

Sinema says relationship with Matthew Ammel 'became romantic and intimate' in 2024, but argues North Carolina court lacks jurisdiction.

Mar. 13, 2026

New York's Judicial Retirement Age of 70 Upheld by Court

Judges' challenge to mandatory retirement age fails as appeals court rules Equal Rights Amendment did not repeal the law.

Mar. 13, 2026

New York's Chief Judge Urged Voters to Oust Tough-on-Crime Judges

Republicans file ethics complaint against Chief Judge Rowan Wilson for comments about sentencing and judicial elections

Mar. 13, 2026

US Drops Soccer Corruption Charges, Cites Lack of Resources

Prosecutors say pursuing case against former Fox exec not worth the effort

Mar. 12, 2026

Top New York Judge Faces Ethics Complaint Over Sentencing Comments

State Republicans file complaint against Chief Judge Rowan Wilson for remarks on lenient sentencing and criticizing voters.

Mar. 12, 2026

NY AG Demands Hospitals Resume 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors

Letitia James orders NYU Langone to restart controversial treatments despite concerns over their safety and ethics.

Mar. 12, 2026

Rights Groups Urge Democrats to Reject Extending Warrantless Surveillance Powers

Over 90 civil society organizations call on congressional Democrats to not reauthorize Section 702 of FISA without privacy reforms.

Mar. 11, 2026

CNN Faces Backlash Over Anchor's Framing of NYC Bombing Attempt

Critics say Abby Phillip's comments mischaracterized the incident outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence.

Mar. 11, 2026

Top NY Judge Faces Ethics Complaint Over 'Stupid' Sentencing Remarks

Republican lawmakers file complaint against Chief Judge Rowan Wilson for criticizing state's sentencing laws and lower court judges

Mar. 10, 2026

New York Court Ruling Allows Landlords to Refuse Section 8 Vouchers

The decision strikes down a state law that required landlords to accept housing vouchers, raising concerns for affordable housing advocates.

Mar. 10, 2026

US Unveils New Policy to Encourage Corporate Misconduct Reporting

Prosecutors will offer reduced penalties and other benefits to companies that self-disclose and cooperate with investigations.

Mar. 10, 2026

Two Pennsylvania Men Charged in Gracie Mansion Bomb Plot

Suspects claimed inspiration from ISIS, raising concerns about diffuse terror threats

Mar. 9, 2026

Hochul Launches Statewide St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown

New York law enforcement to increase patrols and checkpoints to combat drunk, drugged and reckless driving over holiday weekend

Mar. 9, 2026

Judge Rules Trump Trio Unlawfully Leading NJ US Attorney's Office

Federal judge rejects administration's attempt to bypass Senate confirmation for top prosecutor role