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Is a president above the law? Supreme Court to decide.The Supreme Court’s move to hear Donald Trump’s immunity case delays his criminal trial, but doesn’t dismiss it. How the justices rule will set precedent.
First LookSupreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s bid for legal immunityThe Supreme Court has agreed to decide if former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges of interfering with the 2020 election. The timing could raise doubts about whether a trial can finish prior to the November election.
First LookAlabama IVF providers pause programs in wake of court rulingA second in vitro fertilization provider in Alabama is pausing services after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally considered children. They are evaluating whether patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages.
Cover StoryWhy Oklahoma’s tough-on-crime lawmakers no longer trust death penaltyOnly five states executed people last year. Oklahoma was one of them – and some GOP state lawmakers worry they cannot trust their system to get it right.
First LookTrump fined $355 million in New York financial fraud caseJudge Arthur Engoron ruled that Donald Trump and his co-defendants “failed to accept responsibility” for years of inflated financial statements that misrepresented the former president's wealth.
First LookFBI informant, central to Biden impeachment probe, charged with lyingThe informant who levied allegations of bribery against the Bidens has been charged with lying to the FBI. His testimony was central to Republican impeachment efforts.
First LookOn government drone use, privacy advocates say: Not in my backyardA case in the Michigan Supreme Court is raising new questions about the right to privacy: Can a township’s unmanned drone surveil a homeowner's property without violating the Fourth Amendment?
First LookWhy Trump will stand trial for handling of documents but Biden won’tIn contrast to former President Donald Trump, President Biden will not stand trial over his mishandling of classified documents. Those involved in the case say the difference comes down to transparency.
In historic case, justices look ready to return Trump to ballotCan a Civil War-era provision barring insurrectionists from public office push Donald Trump off presidential ballots? The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical during oral argument.
Can Trump run? Historic case will test Supreme Court.On Thursday, the Supreme Court – for the first time in its history – will be asked to determine if the Constitution disqualifies a presidential candidate.
Should parents be responsible for child’s mass shooting? Jury says yes.For the first time, a U.S. jury found the parent of a school shooter criminally responsible for the murders their child committed.
Did Trump ‘engage in insurrection’? All eyes on the court.On Feb. 8, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether a clause disqualifying insurrectionists from public office applies to Donald Trump.
Donald Trump, the Supreme Court, and the 14th AmendmentDoes the 14th Amendment disqualify Donald Trump from running for president? It’s a key question facing the Supreme Court.
First LookOregon bill aims to recriminalize drugs. Can it stem a rising crisis?Democratic lawmakers in Oregon are set to recriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs. The bill aims to avert deadly drug overdoses and incentivize convicted drug users to seek treatment.
Supreme Court doesn’t take many death penalty cases. It took this one.Richard Glossip has had nine execution dates. He has eaten three last meals. He’s been reprieved from execution three times. The Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear his case.
Can the Constitution be self-executing? If not, who decides?Are parts of the Constitution self-executing? This week, Texas farmers asked the Supreme Court to say yes. It’s a question that’s going to come up again next month with the 14th Amendment, Donald Trump, and the Colorado ballot.
First LookFederal judge sides with Biden: JetBlue-Spirit merger won’t flyU.S. District Judge William Young, citing concerns over stifling competition and removing a low-cost flying alternative from the market, blocked the JetBlue-Spirit merger. The Biden administration is touting the ruling as a progressive victory.
The Supreme Court’s suddenly blockbuster termThe word “unprecedented” gets tossed around a lot. But the Supreme Court finds itself with cases with no legal precedent to fall back on. And the rulings are likely to affect the 2024 election.
Did US homicide rate rise or fall in 2023? The answer might surprise you.The U.S. homicide rate dropped by the most on record in 2023 – a welcome reversal after pandemic spikes in violence.
First LookSouth Africa accuses Israel of genocide at International Court of JusticeSouth Africa brings a case to the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and seeking an order to halt attacks. This marks the first challenge of its kind during the current conflict.
