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First LookCharlotte police officer won't be charged in Keith Scott's fatal shootingBoth the district attorney and the family have urged the community to review the prosecution's findings before they choose to take to the streets for more protests.
On eve of Trump presidency, Supreme Court takes up key immigration caseImmigrants fighting deportation can be detained for more than a year without a judge's approval. The Supreme Court will consider if that is constitutional at a time when Donald Trump could increase deportations.
Dylann Roof trial resumes: hate crimes and the insanity defenseJury selection has resumed after being put on hold earlier this month in order to determine whether Dylann Roof was mentally capable of standing trial.
Cover StoryHard time software: Why these prisoners learn computer codingA novel code-writing program at San Quentin prison in California seeks to prepare inmates for life on the 'outside' and reduce the nation's repeat offender rate.
First LookBaton Rouge agrees to pay Black Lives Matter protesters $100,000Four agencies, including local and state police, agreed to pay up to $25,000 apiece for a total of about $100,000 to settle a federal class action lawsuit filed by activists arrested while protesting the death of Alton Sterling.
As Trump's AG, how might Sessions crack down on recreational marijuana?The US senator from Alabama, whom one critic dubbed a 'drug war dinosaur,' has long opposed legalizing marijuana, and could lead the Department of Justice to enforce existing federal drug laws.
Oklahoma town sues energy companies over earthquakesThe town of Pawnee, Okla., is bringing a class action lawsuit against oil and gas companies, saying the companies caused more than 50 earthquakes by injecting wastewater into the ground.
First LookDid video prevail? Officer charged in Philando Castile shootingOn Wednesday, officer Jeronimo Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter for the shooting death of Mr. Castile, a black motorist who was legally armed.
John Roberts's mission impossible for the Supreme CourtChief Justice John Roberts has spoken of wanting to make the Supreme Court less political. That could be needed in the year ahead.
ICC prosecutors: US forces may have committed war crimesProsecutors said they will decide "imminently" whether to seek authorization to open a full-scale investigation in Afghanistan that could lead to war crimes charges.
Trump to deport 2-3 million immigrants: A shift in practice or just tone?Under the Obama administration, more than 2.5 million undocumented immigrants have been deported. But immigration experts point to Trump's message, not the raw numbers.
Why are some police concerned about 'ghost guns'?Homemade guns don't require serial numbers, and owners don't need licenses to build them. As the DIY market grows, some have called for additional regulations. Others say there are bigger gun problems to tackle.
Trump University asks for trial delay until after inaugurationTrump's lawyer is arguing that the president-elect needs to devote all his time to the White House transition. Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who is overseeing the lawsuit, is reluctant to delay the six-year-old case.
Ray Tensing trial: Ohio judge declares mistrial in police shooting caseThe jury deadlocked in the case of a white former police officer, Ray Tensing, charged with murder in the fatal traffic stop shooting of an unarmed black motorist, Sam DuBose.
Are major shifts in store for a Trump-era Justice Department?Many wonder whether civil rights efforts that helped define the Obama administration's Justice Department could see setbacks during Trump's presidency.
Will Trump spend his first 100 days in the White House – or in court?There are around 75 open court cases involving President-elect Donald Trump and his businesses. These legal matters may disrupt the Trump team's progress during the transition and first 100 days in office.
What Trump's win could mean for US Supreme CourtPresident-elect Donald Trump could have enormous sway over several cases currently before the Supreme Court, as well as the make up of the high court.
Supreme Court confronts racial impact of predatory loans in financial crisisThe Fair Housing Act has led to progress in rooting out racial discrimination. Now, a Supreme Court case touches on whether it is legal for cities to expand the FHA by suing banks.
First LookJanet Reno: First female attorney general and a legacy of independenceWhile the former attorney general faced criticism for controversies that include the raid of the Branch Davidian compound and seizure of Elián González, she was also known for her staunch independence.
First LookDylann Roof trial: Jury selection in a death penalty caseProsecutors and the defense begin selecting 12 jurors out of a potential pool of 512 on Monday. Those seated will decide whether Dylann Roof's alleged hate crimes warrant punishment by the death penalty or life in prison.
