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Mass. Judge Charged With Obstruction For Allegedly Helping Man Evade Immigration Officials
Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph was under investigation after authorities said she helped a defendant sneak out the back door of the courthouse. -
Court Says Using Chalk On Tires For Parking Enforcement Violates Constitution
Physically marking a tire without a warrant is a violation of the Fourth Amendment, a federal appeals court panel ruled. The amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. -
New Hampshire Attempts To Abolish Death Penalty
New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to abolish the death penalty in the state. It's not the first time they've tried. -
A Decade Of Implications At Stake, Supreme Court Hears Census Citizenship Question
The justices are weighing whether the Trump administration can include a citizenship question on the 2020 census. A decision is expected this summer, when printing of the census forms is set to begin. -
Supreme Court To Take Up Cases That May Determine Whether Or Not LGBT People Have Discrimination Protections On The Job
Previous rulings upheld a ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, but the nation's top court could strike those down. -
Trump, Business Organization Sue Democratic House Chairman
The president and his business organization sued the Democratic chairman of the House oversight committee to block a subpoena that seeks years of the president's financial records. -
Brooklyn Judge Upholds Mandatory Vaccinations, As New York City Closes More Schools
Judge Lawrence Knipel refused a request from parents to lift the vaccination order that was imposed last week to stem a measles outbreak. The parents claimed the city had overstepped its authority. -
Federal Appeals Panel Upholds California Sanctuary State Law
The panel also upheld two other state laws protecting immigrants in the workplace and in detention facilities. The judges say the state has the right "to refrain from assisting with federal efforts." -
State's Attorney Closely Followed Smollett Case After Recusal, Text Messages Show
In the messages, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx expresses concern with heavy-handed charging of Empire star Jussie Smollett, compared to other defendants accused of more serious crimes. -
Breaking Down The Legal Issues In The College Admissions Scandal
Why some defendants have pleaded guilty while others have insisted on their right to go to trial.
