A state judge on Tuesday upheld a Maine law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to pursue lawsuits for sex crimes that happened decades ago.An … [Read more...] about Maine judge upholds law allowing decades-old sex abuse suits
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Judge rules against Massachusetts residents in suit over Native tribe’s casino project
A federal judge has ruled against a group of Taunton residents who sued the federal government in an effort to prevent the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe from building a casino in the city.The judge's … [Read more...] about Judge rules against Massachusetts residents in suit over Native tribe’s casino project
Texas lawsuit could threaten nationwide availability of abortion drugs
A Texas lawsuit with a key deadline this month is posing a threat to the nationwide availability of medication abortion, which now accounts for the majority of abortions in the U.S.The case filed by … [Read more...] about Texas lawsuit could threaten nationwide availability of abortion drugs
Biden admin under fire for pursuing diversity over merit: They’re finding people ‘who aren’t highly-skilled’
President Biden has nominated a record number of diverse judges to the federal judiciary, with nearly 65% being people of color, according to an analysis by Balls & Strikes. The outlet found that out … [Read more...] about Biden admin under fire for pursuing diversity over merit: They’re finding people ‘who aren’t highly-skilled’
On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, FDR announces plan to pack the Supreme Court
On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced a plan to expand the Supreme Court to as many as 15 justices.While the 32nd U.S. president claimed the plan was to … [Read more...] about On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, FDR announces plan to pack the Supreme Court
GOP renews push to arm federal judges amid rising threats of violence
House Republicans are proposing a change to the law that would make it easier for federal judges to arm themselves as they enter and exit the courthouse, a change they say is needed because judges are … [Read more...] about GOP renews push to arm federal judges amid rising threats of violence
On this day in history, Feb. 1, 1790, United States Supreme Court assembles for first time in NYC
The Supreme Court of the United States assembled for the first time at the Old Merchants Exchange in New York City on this day in history, Feb. 1, 1790. "The Constitution granted the Supreme Court … [Read more...] about On this day in history, Feb. 1, 1790, United States Supreme Court assembles for first time in NYC
Wisconsin activists sue to keep bail crackdown, welfare work requirements off primary ballot
A lawsuit filed Tuesday by Wisconsin criminal justice advocacy groups seeks to block two Republican-sponsored measures from appearing on the April ballot, arguing that they were not submitted on time … [Read more...] about Wisconsin activists sue to keep bail crackdown, welfare work requirements off primary ballot
Pennsylvania Democrats endorse Philly appellate judge for state Supreme Court seat
Pennsylvania's Democratic Party has voted to endorse an appellate court judge from Philadelphia, Daniel McCaffery, to be the party's nominee for an open state Supreme Court seat in this year's … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Democrats endorse Philly appellate judge for state Supreme Court seat
Indiana Supreme Court declines immediate consideration of challenge to abortion ban
Indiana's high court said it will not immediately consider a challenge to the state's abortion ban that is based on the argument that the law violates some people's religious freedoms, leaving that … [Read more...] about Indiana Supreme Court declines immediate consideration of challenge to abortion ban
