Courts & Law
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Justices' recent public comments reveal tensions over internal court practices, legal reasonings
The comments, delivered in speeches and public appearances rather than formal rulings, come as the court enters final stretch of its term, when some of the most closely watched cases will be decided.
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Clarence Thomas warns of rise in progressivism, urges young voters to embrace US founding principles
The warning marked a rare public appearance for the Supreme Court's longest-serving justice, who was speaking at an event honoring the nation's 250th birthday. Supreme Court justices typically refrain from commenting publicly on politics.
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Trump rages at latest court order limiting White House ballroom construction
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon on Thursday issued the order after the D.C. Appeals Court asked him to clarify the scope of his previous injunction.
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Appeals court agrees to drop Trump's classified documents case
The special counsel was challenging Cannon's dismissal of the case, who claimed Smith was unlawfully appointed. The case accused Trump of improperly taking classified documents back to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida in 2022.
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Missouri judge upholds state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The law prohibits the use of gender-affirming care on minors, forbids state Medicaid funds from being used for any of gender-affirming procedures regardless of age, and threatens the licenses of doctors who violate the law.
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Judge reschedules hearing on whether The Onion can purchase Alex Jones' Infowars
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez on Monday said the hearing on the emergency motion to disqualify The Onion’s bid will take place on either Dec. 9 or Dec. 17. The latter is the same day that Lopez will hear arguments on the trustee’s request to approve the sale of Infowars to the outlet.
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Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting black neighbor
Lorincz faced a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, but was sentenced to 25 because she had no previous criminal record.
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California judge pushes Menendez brothers resentencing hearing back to January 30
Judge Michael Jesic said that he did not expect to be ready for the case by the initial hearing in December, and pushed the hearing back until January 30 "out of respect for the new administration."
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Top New York federal prosecutor Damian Williams to resign next month
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams announced that he would resign just before midnight on Dec. 13. His deputy, Edward Kim, will replace him as acting U.S. attorney, until a new one is confirmed.
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Judge tosses Trump election interference case after special counsel's request
Chutkan agreed to dismiss the case, but did so in a way that allowed the charges to return after the former president leaves the Oval Office at the conclusion of his term.
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Judge rules alleged transgender athlete can compete in upcoming college volleyball tournament
The judge referred to the player as an "alleged transgender athlete," because they have not commented on their gender identity, and the school has not confirmed that it has a transgender volleyball player.
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Menendez brothers who murdered parents scheduled to appear in court for first time in 28 years
The brothers are set to virtually appear for a status hearing, scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. local time, but Judge Michael Jesic has the discretion to require them to appear in person.
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Judge reduces Proud Boy Jan 6 rioter's sentence by one year
Boasberg resentenced Bru to five years in prison on Friday, after removing an obstruction charge due to a Supreme Court ruling that limited who could be charged with the crime.