Courts & Law
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Maryland judge blocks redistricting amendment from November ballot, pending appeal
Oversight Project President Mike Howell brought the suit against the state Board of Elections.
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Judge lifts final injunction on mail-in ballot rules
Talwani was one of two federal judges who had blocked the order. The Supreme Court recently lifted a separate stay in an unrelated challenge to the order
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Meta settles social media addiction case brought by 29 states for $16.7 billion
As part of the settlement, Meta will implement limits on daily usage and "nighttime blocks" for teenagers, improve age assurance measures to prevent children from using the apps, and create additional tools for parents and guardians.
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Supreme Court will hear two cases in October on college race-based admissions policies
The high court will decide whether the so-called affirmative action policies are constitutional
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Speaker Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, pleads not guilty to DUI-related charges
Pelosi was charged with a DUI and causing bodily injury
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Ex-Trump lawyer Cipollone subpoenaed in Jan. 6 investigation
Cipollone spoke to the Jan. 6 committee in July
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Justice Department sues Idaho over state's abortion ban
The Idaho law allows for exceptions in cases of rape, incest or threat to a mother's life
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DHS agent impersonator who bribed Secret Service pleads guilty to related charges
Case has so far resulted in four Secret Service members being put on administrative leave
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Rumble in the jungle: Court orders Google to turn over docs on choking free speech competition
Judge says factual record could show "all of the interrelated conduct" is relevant to Rumble's claim that Google "self-preferences" YouTube.
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Dershowitz: Trump critics 'stretching the law' in push to 'get' former president
As DOJ comes under fire for perceived strong-arm tactics against Trump supporters, famed Harvard law professor warns current search for criminal charges to pin on Trump could create "dangerous" precedent.
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College to face jury for ignoring 'blackmail' used to find student guilty of rape
"Meritorious lawsuits" by falsely accused students less likely if plaintiffs required to disclose real names, which lower courts have rarely required, law professor tells federal appeals court scrutinizing pseudonymity.
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DOJ indicts Russian national in scheme to recruit U.S. citizens to spread pro-Russian propaganda
The announcement alleges that Ionov coordinated with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to recruit and direct three American political groups
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Pop star Shakira facing possible 8-year prison sentence for tax fraud
Singer rejected plea deal; trial date not yet set.