Courts & Law
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Ghislaine Maxwell open to testifying on Epstein ring: Report
Her reported willingness to speak on the case comes as the Trump administration faces intense scrutiny, including from the president's own base, for his handling of the case.
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Trump assassination attempt suspect offers himself for possible prisoner swap with US adversaries
“I had wished for a prisoner swap with Hamas, Iran for a female protester, or China for Jimmy Lai or one of the 40 others or to freeze to death in Siberia in exchange for a Ukrainian soldier so that I could die being of some use and save all this court mess, but no one acts,” Routh wrote to Judge Cannon.
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Federal judge orders Trump admin to stop arresting people in California without probable cause
The ruling comes after the American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration for allegedly apprehending or questioning Los Angeles residents merely because they looked Latino.
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Federal judge rules that Biden administration cannot divert funds from border wall construction
Judge Tipton said that based on the way the law was written, it was clear and specific that the money was intended to be spent on barriers along the border.
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Law enforcement must have warrant to use aircraft and zoom lenses to surveil: Alaska Supreme Court
An attorney for McKelvey called the ruling a “tremendous decision to protect the rights of privacy of Alaskans and hopefully set an example for the rest of the country.”
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Special counsel David Weiss files opposition to Hunter Biden's motion to dismiss charges against him
In opposing Hunter’s motions to dismiss, Weiss argued that “the Defendant chose to commit serious tax crimes” and that “The Defendant also chose to commit serious gun crimes.”
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Judge allows Biden admin program that lets in 30,000 asylum-seekers a month
“In reaching this conclusion, the Court does not address the lawfulness of the Program,” Judge Drew Tipton wrote.
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Virginia student sue school district over transgender policies, citing safety, religious protections
The complaint names the student only as "Jane Doe," and states she is Catholic
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Twenty-four states suing Biden administration over ‘soot’ regulations
Critics have argued, besides its impact on economic activity, that the rules were not developed with adequate input from a range of scientific perspectives.
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Jury convicts 'Rust' armorer of involuntary manslaughter over on-set shooting
In 2021, while filming for "Rust," actor Alec Baldwin pointed a firearm at Hutchins. A live-round then discharged, killing her and injuring director Joel Souza. Baldwin has denied pulling the trigger.
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Avenatti loses appeal of 2022 conviction for stealing from Stormy Daniels
While representing Daniels, Avenatti stole $297,000 in funds due to her as part of a book deal. He was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to repay the sum as well as $148,000.
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Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity case April 25, report
The Justice Department's case is on hold while the high court considers Trump’s argument that an ex-president cannot face charges for official acts performed while in office
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'Hotel California' lyrics case stops midtrial after prosecutors drop charges
The judge dismissed the charges over concerns about the handling of evidence in the case.