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NY Attorney General Refuses to Release Tax Returns

Letitia James blames staff for decision not to disclose financial information

Turley Warns Blue States Are Trying to 'Capture' Wealthy Residents

Legal expert says states are using 'Teddy Bear laws' to claim taxpayers haven't truly left, despite relocating.

New York Fracking Ban Lawsuit Claims Government Overreach

Father and son allege state's fracking prohibitions violate their Fifth Amendment rights.

Pregnancy Help Groups Defend Right to Share Abortion Pill Reversal Information

Heartbeat International and pregnancy centers fight legal challenges in New York and California

Trump's Legal Money Machine Runs Dry as Lawyers Go Unpaid

Save America PAC and MAGA PAC struggle with mounting debts and dwindling cash reserves.

Former President Faces New Charges in Manhattan

Prosecutors bring additional allegations against ex-leader at same courthouse as previous trial.

NY Judges Weigh Retroactive Application of Worker Injury Law

Court considers allowing challenges to pre-existing Workers' Compensation Board decisions under new law.

Swalwell Accused of Misusing Donor Funds for Hotel Stays Linked to Alleged Rapes

Campaign finance records show the former congressman charged hundreds of thousands in hotel expenses, including rooms where two women claim they were assaulted.

Boebert Breaks with GOP on Spy Law, Defends 4th Amendment

The Colorado congresswoman argues the government should not be able to purchase Americans' private data without a warrant.

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Apologizes to Kavanaugh for 'Hurtful' Comments

Sotomayor's rare public apology highlights ongoing divisions within the nation's highest court.

Dominican Sisters Sue NY Over Transgender Mandate for Care Facilities

The religious order says the new law conflicts with their Catholic beliefs in caring for the dying poor.

House GOP Delays FISA Reauthorization Vote Amid Bipartisan Calls for Privacy Protections

Trump administration's 'unparalleled appetite for collecting and exploiting Americans' personal data' fuels growing demands for reform of controversial surveillance program.

Judge Mastando III Designated to Serve in 2nd Circuit Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a designation order for Judge Mastando III.

Congress Debates Renewal of Foreign Surveillance Program

Trump urges extension as some lawmakers push for more US privacy protections

Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh

The Supreme Court justice issued a rare public mea culpa for her personal comments about a colleague's views on an immigration case.

NY Developers Prevail in Wetlands Protection Challenge

Court ruling invalidates state laws that shielded over 1 million acres of wetlands

Oyster Bay Settles Housing Discrimination Lawsuits

Town agrees to end resident preference in affordable housing programs after decade-long legal battles.

Rep. Luna Warns of Potential Jail Time for Swalwell After Misconduct Allegations

Congresswoman says evidence could put former Rep. Swalwell in legal trouble following resignation from Congress.

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