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Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, New Hampshire Republican who became a reliable liberal vote, has died

Souter became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench. He died at his home in New Hampshire, the Supreme Court said.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 6 minutes ago

North Carolina voting law falls as Supreme Court turns down GOP appeal

In a victory for voting rights advocates, the Supreme Court has turned down an appeal from North Carolina’s Republican leaders and let stand a decision that struck down their 2013 law that added new restrictions on voting.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 12 minutes ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, A Republican Who Became A Liberal Darling, Has Died

Souter died at his home in New Hampshire, the court said in a statement. He was 85.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 20 minutes ago

Woman shares remarkable story of survival -- A woman was just 18 years old when she survived a vicious attack by her ex-boyfriend. Years later, she faced him in court after he was accused of murdering a mother of two. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green has her story.

A woman was just 18 years old when she survived a vicious attack by her ex-boyfriend. Years later, she faced him in court after he was accused of murdering a mother of two. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green has her story.

CBS News - Top Stories - 22 minutes ago

NHS Urged to Halt Puberty Blocker Trial Following Supreme Court Judgment

Trial of banned drugs is due to begin despite the ruling, which campaigners say means the premise for treating gender dysphoria in children has ‘fallen away.’

Epoch Times - World - 25 minutes ago

David Souter, Supreme Court justice who disappointed conservatives, dies at 85

Souter, known for his simple tastes and love of New Hampshire, became a reliable liberal vote in his 19 years on the court.

NBC News - Science - 26 minutes ago

In this July 9, 2008 file photo, Supreme Court Justice David Souter, reacts after speaking at a dedication ceremony at the State Supreme Courthouse in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter has died at age 85. The ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench.

AP News - Politics - 26 minutes ago

Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at age 85 -- Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president.

Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president.

CBS News - Politics - 30 minutes ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter dead at 85

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, who surprised his Republican backers by becoming a staunch liberal on the high court, has died.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 30 minutes ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.

Fox News - Politics - 32 minutes ago

Supreme Court says retired Justice David Souter has died at age 85

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.

Fox News - Top Stories - 32 minutes ago

Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85

An appointee of President George H.W. Bush, Souter spent more than 19 years on the Supreme Court.

CNBC - Politics - 33 minutes ago

Unsealed documents show R.I. doctor being questioned and deported minutes ahead of court order -- Border officers placed Dr. Rasha Alawieh on an Air France flight that left Logan 37 minutes before federal authorities received a court order barring her removal.

Border officers placed Dr. Rasha Alawieh on an Air France flight that left Logan at 7:43 p.m., 37 minutes before federal authorities received a court order barring her removal.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 59 minutes ago

U.S. seeks breakup of Google's ad-tech products after judge finds illegal monopoly -- May 6, 2025

Google has said the company supported behavioural remedies such as making real-time bids available to competitors, but that prosecutors cannot legally pursue a bid to force it to sell parts of its business

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 1 hour ago

Trans Labour councillor quits party over Supreme Court ruling response

Dylan Tippetts said Labour no longer ‘supports his fundamental rights’

Independent UK - Politics - 1 hour ago

Indian-Origin Man Stabbed In UK Bank, Murder Accused Appears In Court

Nur appeared in court via video link, spoke through a Somali interpreter, and was remanded in custody to appear at Derby Crown Court.

NDTV - World - 3 hours ago

Strictly judge shares revelation about Giovanni's possible return

Italian dancer previously said he ‘would love to go back’

Independent UK - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Australian Mushroom Murder Suspect Rarely Invited Her Guests, Court Told

An Australian woman accused of triple murder with a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington had rarely invited her four guests to eat at her home before, a court heard Friday.

NDTV - World - 5 hours ago

Shocking but not surprising: Supreme Court OKs Trump's trans military ban for now

Why did the Supreme Court, allow the Pentagon's ban on transgender servicemembers and recruits to go into effect?

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump Announces UK Trade Deal, Continues Attacks On Judges: Latest Updates

Meanwhile, prices have increased and executives for major retailers warned of potential empty shelves due to disruptions in the supply chain.

Huffington Post - World - 7 hours ago

Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC -- Yesterday

Jeanine Pirro is the latest in a string of Trump appointments coming from Fox News

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

BRAZEN: NOEM OPENLY FLOUTS SUPREME COURT ORDER

Kristi Noem said the deported Maryland man “will not be coming back" despite a court order, a claim that one Democratic senator called "incredibly chilling."

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Fixes in Hochul's budget can curb crime and aid the mentally ill — IF cops, judges, DAs do their jobs

The legislative fixes Gov. Kathy Hochul got lawmakers to agree to in the budget they're passing this week won't fully solve New York's troubles with crime and mental illness — but they're at least...

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Pentagon sets new deadline for transgender troops to leave service following Supreme Court ruling

The Pentagon has issued a new deadline for transgender troops to voluntarily separate from military service following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week. Active-duty transgender troops have until June 6 to begin the process of separating from the armed forces or risk being booted out, according to a memo signed Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Court rules Alabama violated Voting Rights Act in drawing congressional lines -- A three-judge panel permanently blocked Alabama from using a state-drawn map that they said flouted their directive to draw a plan that was fair to Black voters.

A three-judge panel permanently blocked Alabama from using a state-drawn map that they said flouted their directive to draw a plan that was fair to Black voters.

CBS News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

President Donald Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.

AP News - US News - 15 hours ago

Murdered man "speaks" at killer's sentencing hearing with AI video -- In what's believed to be a first in U.S. courts, the family of Chris Pelkey used AI to create a video using his likeness to give him a voice.

In what's believed to be a first in U.S. courts, the family of Chris Pelkey used AI to create a video using his likeness to give him a voice.

CBS News - US News - 17 hours ago

Remember That Larry David Crypto Ad? Court Rules He and Other Celebs Didn't Mean to Dupe FTX Users

A court found that celebrities who promoted now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX aren't liable for investor losses because they didn't have knowledge of the company's fraud.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 18 hours ago

Judge denies Lil Durk bail in murder-for-hire case, citing rapper's calls from jail

A federal judge ordered that rapper Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Devontay Banks, remain jailed pending trial, citing his violation of the rules by using other inmates' phone accounts and engaging in three-way calls.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Apple warns court ruling may cost 'substantial sums annually'

Apple said in a court filing that a judge's order for it to ease restrictions on app developers would cost it "substantial sums annually" if the ruling is allowed to stand.

Fox News - Business - 18 hours ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from four countries.

The Columbian - Politics - 18 hours ago

See you in court: All 17 lawsuits Kris Mayes has filed against Trump

The Arizona attorney general has sued Trump over trying to end birthright citizenship, cut health care funding and more.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Joe Duffy retirement: Liveline host presided over Ireland's court of public opinion

The departing RTÉ host gave witness to Irish life on his phone-in show and exits the stage as one of the most influential, and distinctive, figures in Irish broadcasting

Irish Times - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

Caring for People with the Power of Law: Colleen McKnight Launches New Podcast, In the Courtroom and the Boardroom

''In the Courtroom and the Boardroom,'' built on McKnight's firsthand experiences, will break down these seemingly trivial nuances with a blend of education and raw conversations.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to toss state's congressional boundaries

Democratic voters in Wisconsin have asked the state’s liberal-controlled Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state’s current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.

AP News - Politics - 19 hours ago

Rockefeller Center Is Worth a Visit Right Now -- The iconic landmark is celebrating spring with large-scale, garden-inspired installations courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels.

The iconic landmark is celebrating spring with large-scale, garden-inspired installations courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Courts -- Oak Flat supporters run 70 miles to court for hearing on Apache holy land

Apache Stronghold members ran over three days to draw awareness to the mining threat facing the sacred Apache site.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Trump's NIH ignored court order, cut research grants anyway

Officials testified that DOGE was directly involved in hundreds of grant terminations.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

WA State Supreme Court upholds ban on high-capacity ammo magazine sales

The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state’s ban on the sale of gun ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

The Columbian - Politics - 21 hours ago

WA State Supreme Court upholds ban on high-capacity ammo magazine sales - Free

The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state’s ban on the sale of gun ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Appeals court upholds New York law shifting local elections to even-numbered years

A mid-level appeals court in New York has upheld a law that shifts many local elections to even-numbered years.

AP News - Politics - 22 hours ago

Mum in court accused of killing three people with poisonous mushrooms - what you need to know

Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to the murder of her parents-in-law and an aunt, who died days after she served them a beef wellington for lunch.

Sky News - World - 23 hours ago

Judge blocks deportation flight of Asian migrants to Libya

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order preventing migrants from being sent to Libya or any other third country after immigration attorneys filed an emergency motion. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports on what could happen next in this sensitive case.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account under court order but challenges decision

The X social media platform has blocked access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s X social media account in Turkey, complying with a Turkish court order.

AP News - Technology - 1 day ago

Watch: Eerie AI-generated video of shooting victim played in court

This AI-generated video message from an army veteran who was shot dead on his way home from church was played in court during his killer’s sentencing hearing. Christopher Pelkey, 37, was shot dead by Gabriel Paul Horcasitas while on his way home in Chandler, Arizona on 13 November 2021. Horcasitas, who was found guilty of Mr Pelkey’s manslaughter, appears in court to be sentenced on Wednesday (7 May).

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

NEWT GINGRICH: The only solution to the crisis of radical district judges

We must protect the American people’s right to elect those who manage the federal government. Instead, we are witnessing absurd judicial micro-management

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos steals Diddy trial spotlight, runs into trouble with judge

High-profile criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos was reprimanded in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial for speaking about the case on a Hollywood podcast.

Fox News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

C-SPAN Asks Supreme Court to Allow TV Coverage of Birthright Citizenship Case

The hearing concerns Trump’s executive order signed on Jan. 20.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Kentucky courthouse where sheriff allegedly killed judge plagued by sex abuse allegations: lawsuit

Former Sheriff Mickey Stines was named in a civil sexual abuse lawsuit and was deposed just days before allegedly killing Judge Kevin Mullins.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Swiftly Deporting Illegal Immigrants to Libya

Detainees must be warned in advance of their deportation, allowed to claim fear of torture, and given time to contest removal, the judge ruled.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Judge Declines to Drop Charges Against Gov. Hochul's Former Top Aide in Chinese Spy Case

Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with acting as a Chinese agent last year.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Judge at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial scolds lawyer for calling prosecutors 'six pack of white women'

A federal judge has warned a lawyer for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to tame his public comments now that the rapper's sex trafficking trial is underway, saying it was “outrageous” that he referred to prosecutors as a “six-pack of white women.”

AP News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Trump's NIH Axed Research Grants Even After a Judge Blocked the Cuts, Internal Records Show

A lawsuit led by the Washington state attorney general offers an unprecedented view of the termination of more than 600 NIH grants, including transgender research grants threatened by Trump’s executive orders.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Liam Payne left £24.3m after dying without a will, court documents show

Former partner Cheryl Tweedy legally responsible for ex-One Direction singer’s estate

Irish Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Republican concedes in North Carolina Supreme Court race

The concession comes two days after a judge rejected his effort to invalidate tens of thousands of ballots.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

South Korea Court Rules to Allow Shen Yun to Perform After Theater Caved to CCP Pressure

The Baekryeong Art Center had apologized for the cancellation, saying they weren’t acting on their own volition: ‘The Ministry of Education insisted.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Victim speaks to his killer in Arizona courtroom thanks to AI video

An AI video of Christopher Pelkey forgave his killer in court in what officials believe was the first use of AI to deliver a victim impact statement.

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Türkiye's top court rejects call to scrap stray animal bill

The Constitutional Court, the ultimate legal authority, rejected an appeal for annulment of amendments to the Animal Protection Law that Parliament passed...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Commission takes five EU countries to court over digital services law failures

The Court of Justice will now decide if the five member states have violated the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).

Euractiv - Technology - 2 days ago

One of the Biggest Trials in Entertainment History Is Here. There Was an Elephant in the Courtroom. -- Nadira Goffe

The judge has already compared the lengthy list of celebrity subjects to something out of The Lord of the Rings.

Slate - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Late announcer Jim Fagan's voice will return with the NBA to NBC, courtesy of AI

NBC Sports is using AI voice synthesis technology to bring late announcer Jim Fagan's iconic voiceovers to its upcoming NBA coverage, hearkening back to the Michael Jordan era.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Supreme Court allows Trump's ban on transgender troops

The Supreme Court usually defers to the military and did so again to rule against transgender members of the armed forces.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Courts -- Whaddya know, the Suns are being sued for discrimination a third time

An anonymous ex-employee says she was subjected to sexual harassment, homophobic comments and unequal pay.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 2 days ago

Apps like Kindle are already taking advantage of court-mandated iOS App Store changes

Epic v. Apple litigation ushers in minor but user-friendly changes.

Ars Technica - Technology - 2 days ago

Ohio man accused of killing deputy denied bond as chaos disrupts packed courtroom

Rodney Hinton Jr., who is accused of killing Hamilton County sheriff's deputy Larry Henderson on May 2, appeared in court Tuesday morning for a bond hearing.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

U.S. seeks breakup of Google's ad-tech products after judge finds illegal monopoly

The DOJ has proposed that Google sell its AdX digital ad marketplace and DFP platform for managing and delivering ads on websites.

One America News Network - Technology - 2 days ago

MLB 2025: Breaking down Aaron Judge's season start

If you thought the New York Yankees' superstar couldn't get any better -- think again.

ESPN - Sports - 2 days ago

Leon's Club World Cup hopes in air as FIFA dispute heads to court

A verdict is expected Tuesday in Club Leon’s legal battle with FIFA over its exclusion from next month’s Club World Cup in the United States. The...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 3 days ago

Crikey! 'Aussiewood' Courts Hollywood as Trump Film Tariffs Loom

Australia still wants to make “great films” with the United States, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday, as new tariffs threaten the home of Hollywood hits like The Matrix, Elvis and Crocodile Dundee.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Air Canada took couple to court rather than pay $2K compensation. A year later, it gave in -- Sophia Harris -- - -- |

A couple's more than four-year battle with Air Canada over compensation for a flight delay, which wound up in court, finally ended this week. Last week, the airline dropped the court case, and, on Wednesday, it paid the couple $1,000 each for a 24-hour flight delay.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Dissident to fight board vote delay in court after Parkland, Sunoco ink $9.1B US deal -- Lauren Krugel -- -

U.S. energy company Sunoco LP has signed an agreement to buy Parkland Corp. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $9.1 billion US, including assumed debt.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Federal judge says results of North Carolina court race with Democrat ahead must be certified

More than 5.5 million ballots were cast in what has been the country's last undecided race from the general election in November.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Coalition of 19 states ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging cuts to the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, saying the Trump administration’s massive restructuring has destroyed life-savin

The Columbian - Health - 3 days ago

Apple to appeal contempt ruling over App Store after judge sided with Fortnite maker

A judge ruled last week that Apple willfully failed to comply with a 2021 injunction designed to allow developers to more easily steer consumers to potentially cheaper non-Apple payment options.

New York Post - Technology - 3 days ago

Jack Draper looks to continue rise with first clay-court title in Madrid Open

The British number one will take on Casper Ruud in his first clay-court Masters 1000 final

Independent UK - Sports - 5 days ago

Draper storms through to first clay-court final at Madrid Open

Draper is in scintillating form and has yet to drop a set in the Spanish capital this week

Independent UK - Sports - 6 days ago

Judge Allows Elon Musk to Pursue Fraud Claims Against Sam Altman's OpenAI in Restructuring Lawsuit

A California judge has ruled that Elon Musk can proceed with fraud claims against AI startup OpenAI as part of his lawsuit alleging the company broke its promise to operate as a public charity when CEO Sam Altman decided to become a for-profit enterprise.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

How a judge's scathing rebuke to Apple could change the app store

A federal judge ordered Apple to stop levying commissions on off-app purchases, opening the door for developers to earn more revenue.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 days ago

Russell Brand Granted Conditional Bail at First Court Appearance on Rape Charges

Russell Brand was granted conditional bail as he made his first court appearance in London where he faces rape and assault charges.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Local election scorecard: How to judge if parties succeeded or failed

The Independent’s political editor David Maddox explains how we can judge whether each party has succeeded or failed in the elections on 1 May with help from renowned pollster Lord Hayward

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

US judge rules Apple violated order to reform App Store

Apple violated a U.S. court order that required the iPhone maker to allow greater competition for app downloads and payment methods in its lucrative App Store.

One America News Network - Technology - 7 days ago

US judge refers Apple for possible criminal contempt probe

The iPhone maker has been accused by a judge of wilfully violating a court injunction in a competition case with the maker of Fortnite.

Evening Standard - Technology - 8 days ago

US Judge accuses Apple of defying order in App Store case

US District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found that Apple “willfully” violated an injunction she issued at trial, with the company instead creating new barriers to competition with the App Store and even lying to the court in the process

First Post - Technology - 8 days ago

Apple violated injunction in antitrust case, judge finds -- Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Apple had built an illegal monopoly around its popular App Store.

Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Apple had built an illegal monopoly around its popular App Store.

CBS News - Technology - 8 days ago

Apple must halt non-App Store sales commissions, judge says

Apple Inc. violated a court order requiring it to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions on purchases outside its software marketplace, a federal judge said.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 8 days ago

Investigators don't know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion order

Investigators have concluded that the leak of a Wisconsin Supreme Court abortion order last year was likely deliberate, but they were unable to determine who was responsible.

AP News - US News - 8 days ago

First Minister says Supreme Court gender ruling 'significant for services'

During a plenary, First Minister said that they would deal with the ruling with 'respect, compassion and kindness'

WalesOnline - Politics - 9 days ago

Sokola and Massett: Court could unravel charter school law

Families in Delaware know that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to education. It is common for families to enroll their children in different types of public schools — traditional district schools, charter schools, vocational schools or magnet schools — depending on what is best for each student.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 9 days ago

Judge pauses old Nevada law requiring parental notification for minors to get abortion

A federal judge is putting on hold for now a Nevada law that requires parents be notified before a minor can get an abortion.

AP News - US News - 10 days ago

How to avoid credit card late fees after a court threw out a proposed cap

A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau finalized the rule last year as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to do away with what it called junk fees.

AP News - Business - 11 days ago

Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

Protesters are chanting and marching outside the FBI on Saturday after agents arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.

AP News - Health - 12 days ago

Only Google can run Chrome, company's browser chief tells judge

Google is the only company that can offer the level of features and functionality that its popular Chrome web browser has today, given its “interdependencies” on other parts of the Alphabet Inc. unit, the head of Chrome testified.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 13 days ago

Supreme Court Seems to Favor Allowing Parents to Opt-Out From Pro-LGBT Books in Schools

After a Maryland county’s school board canceled its opt-out option, lower courts declined to reinstate it.

Epoch Times - US News - 16 days ago

'The anti-trust tides have turned.' What a judge's ruling over Google's 'monopoly' on ad-tech means

In another major legal blow to Google, a federal judge Thursday ruled that the search giant held an illegal monopoly over some advertising technology.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 21 days ago

Judge rules that Google operated as a monopoly in online advertising

Google will appear again in court to argue against the Justice Department’s proposal to force it to divest from its Chrome browser.

Washington Examiner - Technology - 21 days ago

After outcry, Brazil Supreme Court nixes proposal for mining on Indigenous lands -- Karla Mendes

Brazil's Supreme Court backed down and withdrew its proposal to open up Indigenous territories to mining and economic activities from a controversial bill that critics say violates the Constitution.

Mongabay - Environment - 1 month ago

Constitutional Court to announce ruling on Yoon's impeachment on Friday

The Constitutional Court announced Tuesday that the ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment will be delivered on Friday, or April 4.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Court accepts Kim Soo-hyun's lawsuit against Kim Sae-ron's family

Actor Kim Soo-hyun on Monday refuted allegations that he had dated the late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was underage, reiterating his previous statement that their relationship bega...

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

How Elon Musk, George Soros and Other Billionaires Are Shaping the Most Expensive Court Race in U.S. History

Ten years ago, Wisconsin approved unlimited political spending. Now, as spending for its Supreme Court race surpasses more than $80 million, some campaign reformers are wondering if the state is reaching a tipping point.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 month ago

Judge says pro-Palestinian Columbia protestor must remain in US for now

Court rules Mahmoud Khalil must stay in US while arrest challenge moves to New Jersey; Khalil's lawyer says government moved him to Louisiana to avoid having case heard in New York or New Jersey

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

US Appeals court allows DEI crackdown

Administration contends it’s fighting unlawful discrimination

Voice of America - US News - 1 month ago

2 JUDGES RULE MASS FIRINGS OF AGENCY EMPLOYEES TO BE ILLEGAL

Employees should get their jobs back, but administration is appealing

Voice of America - US News - 1 month ago

Homeland Security, rights group to meet in court over migrants at Guantanamo Bay

Judge in Washington set to hear arguments over use of the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in deportation efforts

Voice of America - World - 1 month ago

Man behind false Bitcoin founder claim improperly used AI in appeal bid – judge

Dr Craig Wright lost a legal battle over whether he was Satoshi Nakamoto in March last year.

Independent UK - Technology - 2 months ago

Greek top court orders release of Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz

Greece's Supreme Court overturns ruling ordering extradition to Romania over alleged attempts to secure land rights illegally

YNET News - World - 2 months ago

Legendary MLB Player Alex Rodriguez Half-Court Shot Wins College Student $10K

Legendary baseball player Alex Rodriguez's half-court shot shocked an entire college basketball arena.

Inside Edition - Sports - 2 months ago

Supreme Court takes up dispute over Biden administration's rule for for-profit college borrowers

The Supreme Court on Friday announced it would review the Department of Education's attempt to discharge student loan claims for borrowers at for-profit schools.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Supreme Court weighs whether TikTok's time in U.S. is up

TikTok's fate now rests in the hands of the Supreme Court, which grappled Friday with whether the company's ties to a foreign adversary are so deep that national security concerns outweigh t

Washington Times - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Tiktok's Final Appeal to the Supreme Court Didn't Go Too Well

It’s looking like the ban is going to happen, and probably right before Donald Trump once again takes office.

New York Magazine - Technology - 3 months ago

Trump defiant as judge delivers no-jail felony sentence ahead of inauguration

A defiant President-elect Donald Trump received his no-jail sentence Friday in a surreal and historic hearing just days before his return to Washington as the leader of the free world.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 3 months ago

TikTok's fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security

In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok, a wildly popular digital plat

Washington Times - Technology - 3 months ago

Insurers Continue to Rely on Doctors Whose Judgments Have Been Criticized by Courts

In dozens of cases ProPublica reviewed, judges found that some doctors working for these companies engaged in “selective readings” of medical evidence and “shut their eyes” to medical opinions opposing their conclusions.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

What changes will arise from the Brazilian Supreme Court's ruling on personal marijuana use

In June, the highest court in the country approved the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use, marking a significant step, while also raising questions.

Global Voices - Science - 5 months ago

FEMA Told Victims of New Mexico's Largest Wildfire It Can't Pay for Emotional Harm. A Judge Will Likely Rule It Must.

Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims sued the agency because it will compensate them only for losses that come with a price tag. Victims say the law allows them to be paid for the stress of fleeing the blaze and the toll of losing their possessions.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

Lawmakers take on court rulings that apply sex discrimination rules to religious schools, churches

New legislation in Congress would stop federal judges from applying Title IV sex discrimination rules on religious schools or churches because of their tax-exempt status.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 10 months ago

Senators Ask Billionaire Paul Singer and Power Broker Leonard Leo for Full Accounting of Gifts to Supreme Court Justices

The letters cite ProPublica’s reporting on an undisclosed private jet flight and Alaska fishing vacation provided to Justice Samuel Alito.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago