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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The state’s highest court granted a stay on proceedings after a 16-count indictment accused Murrill of intimidating New Orleans officials amid political tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 3, 2026, 4:12 PM
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Liberal Justice Elena Kagan emphasized that despite the Supreme Court's conservative leanings, it has acted independently of President Donald Trump on key issues.
Washington Times News | Jul 24, 2026, 5:46 AM
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A federal panel rejected claims that Tennessee's new congressional map dilutes Black voters' power, allowing the GOP-favored map to stand for the August 6 primary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 5:34 PM
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Republican Blake Miguez, accused of rape in a 2007 police report which he denies, considers where to run following Louisiana’s redrawn congressional districts and aims to secure former President Donald Trump’s endorsement again.
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House Republicans filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject qualified immunity for officers who stopped a Christian evangelist distributing literature in Louisiana.
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Rev Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III lead coalition responding to recent court rulings weakening voting protections.
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Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit accusing Trump administration and pro-Israel groups of coordinated campaign to target pro-Palestinian activists.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 6:15 PM
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Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act, the NAACP launches its largest midterm effort to boost Black voter turnout across key states and districts.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:49 AM
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A federal appeals court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot hold immigrants in mandatory detention for more than 90 days without a bond hearing, citing constitutional due process protections.
Fox News Latest | Jul 3, 2026, 7:56 AM
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A 2008 Supreme Court ruling barring capital punishment for child rape is being reconsidered as legal and social conditions evolve.
Reason | Jul 2, 2026, 1:02 AM
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Mark Penn and Rahm Emanuel, prominent Democratic figures from past administrations, publicly challenge NYC Mayor Mamdani's property tax plan and Israel rhetoric.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 2:33 AM
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Former President Trump criticized the Supreme Court for overturning his emergency tariffs and birthright citizenship order, asserting significant economic losses for the U.S.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 2:31 AM
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson agrees with Michelle Obama’s view that elite schools fail students of color by spreading them thinly across campuses, highlighting her own experience at Harvard.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:47 AM
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Judge Amit Mehta rules that the defendant known as 'Heidi' must reveal her identity in a case involving hidden recordings and allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and wiretapping.
Reason | Jul 30, 2026, 12:23 AM
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The Department of Justice has filed a separate petition supporting former President Donald Trump's appeal to overturn a civil verdict awarding writer E Jean Carroll $83.3 million.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 12:08 AM
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The Supreme Court confronts complex legal questions arising from conflicting actions by former President Trump and a district judge regarding mail-in ballot regulations.
National Review | Jul 29, 2026, 8:03 PM
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Former President Donald Trump seeks to overturn a significant defamation award following a jury ruling in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll.
CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 7:17 PM
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Former President Donald Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a $83 million jury award to writer E. Jean Carroll, invoking presidential immunity for statements made while in office.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 7:13 PM
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Since President Trump signed an executive order targeting homelessness, several states have increased civil commitment of homeless individuals with mental illness or substance abuse issues, sparking debate over policy direction and funding.
CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 4:36 PM
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Governor Mike DeWine criticized President Trump's order to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, calling Haiti 'hell' and arguing against deportations, sparking online controversy.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 4:30 PM
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Governor Mike DeWine criticized for opposing President Trump's order to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, sparking online controversy.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Federal agencies have encouraged states to increase civil commitment of homeless people with mental illness or substance abuse issues, sparking debate over the approach and its impact on homelessness policy.
CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 2:54 AM
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The legislation, supported by members of both parties, aims to impose steep tariffs on Russian imports and energy buyers, including China and India, while extending sanctions on Iran.
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