The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed the Little Sisters of the Poor, a group of Catholic nuns that cares for impoverished elderly people, a major victory in their ongoing legal ordeal over a mandate … [Read more...] about Little Sisters’ legal ordeal may not be over, Supreme Court justices indicate
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Senate confirms controversial Trump pick Justin Walker to important appeals court
The Senate on Thursday voted 51-42 to confirm Trump nominee Judge Justin Walker to the second-highest court in the country, marking the 199th Article III judge confirmed to this point in the … [Read more...] about Senate confirms controversial Trump pick Justin Walker to important appeals court
Thomas calls ruling blocking Trump move to rescind DACA a ‘timid’ effort to avoid ‘controversial’ decision
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in an opinion objecting to the court's Thursday decision blocking President Trump's effort to end an Obama-era program that protected those who illegally arrived … [Read more...] about Thomas calls ruling blocking Trump move to rescind DACA a ‘timid’ effort to avoid ‘controversial’ decision
Flynn brief says judge ‘exceeded’ power in not dismissing case: ‘This Court should order the umpire to leave the field’
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn's attorneys are arguing in a new court filing that Judge Emmet Sullivan "exceeded his power" and has no right to block federal prosecutors from … [Read more...] about Flynn brief says judge ‘exceeded’ power in not dismissing case: ‘This Court should order the umpire to leave the field’
Democrats sue Arizona over absentee ballot rule: ‘This will result in disenfranchisement’
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is suing the Arizona secretary of state and a gaggle of county officials over a rule in the state that automatically rejects mail-in ballots without signatures, … [Read more...] about Democrats sue Arizona over absentee ballot rule: ‘This will result in disenfranchisement’
George Floyd’s brother set to testify as Capitol Hill lawmakers consider police reform proposals
The death of George Floyd in police custody last month and a series of riots that followed in cities across the nation have set the backdrop for a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday on police reform … [Read more...] about George Floyd’s brother set to testify as Capitol Hill lawmakers consider police reform proposals
Senate Dems push for end to ‘qualified immunity’ after George Floyd death
A group of Senate Democrats on Thursday introduced a resolution pushing for an end to "qualified immunity," a legal doctrine created by the Supreme Court with the aim of shielding government employees … [Read more...] about Senate Dems push for end to ‘qualified immunity’ after George Floyd death
Trump, McConnell push ahead with judicial nominations amid coronavirus, presidential election
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., are pushing ahead with an aggressive … [Read more...] about Trump, McConnell push ahead with judicial nominations amid coronavirus, presidential election
Conservative leaders press senators to confirm Trump circuit court pick
EXCLUSIVE: A group of conservative leaders are sending a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of President Trump's nominee for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of … [Read more...] about Conservative leaders press senators to confirm Trump circuit court pick
Conservative leaders press senators to confirm Trump circuit court pick
EXCLUSIVE: A group of conservative leaders are sending a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of President Trump's nominee for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of … [Read more...] about Conservative leaders press senators to confirm Trump circuit court pick
