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The Supreme Court March To The Right: Fast And Furious, Or Incremental?
Abortion, guns, gay rights, separation of church and state, immigration, and potentially questions related to impeachment could be on the table set for this Supreme Court term, which starts on Monday. -
Judge Weighs Halt To State's Temporary Vaping Products Ban
A federal judge is weighing whether to order a temporary halt to Massachusetts’ four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. -
Harvard Law Professor Martha Minow On Forgiveness In The Criminal Justice System
In her new book, the Harvard Law School professor examines a range of areas where the legal system offers opportunities for absolution, and asks where they might be used more, and where they should not. -
Cabral: Botham Jean's Brother Hugging His Killer Is Appropriate. A Judge Hugging A Defendant Is Not
When Botham Jean’s brother Brandt took the stand at the sentencing of his brother’s killer Amber Guyger, he had an unusual request for the judge. On the stand, Brandt forgave Guyger for killing his brother, and asked the judge if he could hug her. The judge allowed it. -
The ACLU Is Suing Boston For Information About 'Operation Clean Sweep'
The civil rights organization wants more information about potential civil rights violations. -
Amber Guyger, Ex-Officer Who Killed Man In His Apartment, Given 10 Years In Prison
Guyger fatally shot 26-year-old Botham Jean thinking he was an intruder in her own apartment last year. Jean, who was black and unarmed, was shot while watching TV and eating a bowl of ice cream. -
Looking Ahead At The US Supreme Court's Upcoming Term
SCOTUS takes on non-unanimous jury verdicts and the insanity defense. -
Federal Case Against Fall River Mayor To Proceed With Expected Plea Agreements For 2 Alleged Co-Conspirators
Officials from Massachusetts' U.S. Attorney’s Office said that two of Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia's alleged co-conspirators are expected to waive indictment and plead guilty on Tuesday. -
Actress Felicity Huffman Sentenced To 14 Days In Prison In College Admissions Scam
Huffman is the first parent to be sentenced in the scheme. -
Supreme Court Allows Government To Curtail Asylum Requests During Legal Fight
The administration scores a victory in its efforts to reduce the number of asylum applicants presenting themselves at the U.S. southern border.