Louisiana Supreme Court Overturns Death Row Conviction, Citing Flawed Forensics
Jimmie “Chris” Duncan is freed after the court finds the evidence against him scientifically indefensible.
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Jimmie “Chris” Duncan is freed after the court finds the evidence against him scientifically indefensible.
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Judges across the U.S. question the trustworthiness of Department of Justice lawyers, citing a breakdown in the presumption of regularity under Trump’s second term.
ProPublica | Jul 29, 2026, 10:05 PM
politics
Environmental groups and blue states have filed lawsuits challenging the EPA's recent rollback of a key climate regulation, raising questions about the agency's legal authority and the future of climate policy enforcement.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 8:46 AM
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A man in his 30s was shot and killed by police in a popular Madison neighborhood, leading to local demonstrations and an ongoing investigation.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 7:19 AMpolitics
On July 15, 1819, Chief Justice John Marshall authored a defense of the landmark Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland, publishing it in the Alexandria Gazette under the pseudonym "A Friend of the Constitution."
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
world
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK politician, with police finding no evidence of political or terrorist motives.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 7:02 PM
world
Former US President Donald Trump announced plans to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling rejecting his executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 9, 2026, 12:16 AM
politics
Despite aggressive efforts, President Donald Trump failed to sway the Supreme Court in major cases central to his agenda, highlighting a divide between the Roberts Court and the so-called Trump Court.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 11:44 AM
general
Recent Supreme Court decisions reflect adherence to constitutional originalism rather than partisan influence, countering Democratic calls for court expansion.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 11:39 AM
general
This term, only about 20% of Supreme Court cases divided along ideological lines, with Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Kavanaugh frequently in the majority.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 9:47 AM
politics
On this day in Supreme Court history, Chief Justice John Marshall passed away, marking a significant moment in the United States judiciary.
Reason | Jul 6, 2026, 11:43 AM
politics
Members of the National Credit Union Administration challenge their dismissals by President Trump, citing agency independence similar to the Federal Reserve.
The Hill | Jul 3, 2026, 12:05 AM
general
John Brennan seeks court order to protect records amid federal investigations he alleges are politically motivated.
Fox News Latest | Jul 1, 2026, 7:24 PM
general
John Brennan seeks court order to protect records amid federal investigations he claims are politically motivated.
Fox News Latest | Jul 1, 2026, 7:01 PM
politics
After the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, the Justice Department instructed prosecutors to focus on investigating and prosecuting birth tourism schemes using fraud-related statutes.
The Hill | Jul 1, 2026, 5:54 PM
politics
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision, prompting Vice President Vance to call the ruling a 'major mistake.'
The Hill | Jul 1, 2026, 3:33 AM
politics
On its final opinion day of the term, the Supreme Court struck down key elements of former President Trump’s immigration agenda, upheld statewide bans on transgender athletes, and dismantled a federal campaign finance law.
The Hill | Jun 30, 2026, 11:40 PM
world
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court affirms constitutional citizenship rights for all babies born in the US, marking a setback for former President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
BBC World | Jun 30, 2026, 11:21 PM
world
The US Supreme Court affirms constitutional citizenship rights for babies born in the country, rejecting efforts to end the longstanding policy.
BBC World | Jun 30, 2026, 10:34 PM
general
Following a Supreme Court rejection of his executive order, former President Donald Trump calls on Congress to act on birthright citizenship without a constitutional amendment.
ABC Top Stories | Jun 30, 2026, 9:49 PM
politics
Following the Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, Rep. Mike Lawler emphasized that the issue of birth tourism should be resolved by Congress, not through executive or judicial actions.
The Hill | Jun 30, 2026, 8:34 PM
politics
The Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump’s attempt to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants.
The Hill | Jun 30, 2026, 8:08 PM
politics
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis seek written assurances from the Justice Department regarding a Trump-IRS settlement, stalling the confirmation process.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 2:52 AM
politics
Opposition from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn over a disputed DOJ fund delays the confirmation process for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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