Courts & Law
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in 1979 case of missing NYC boy
In a 6-3 ruling, the justices granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who asked the high court to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that overturned the conviction of a man accused in the 1979 case of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who was living in New York City.
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Senate Judiciary Committee advances bipartisan bill requiring cameras in Supreme Court proceedings
The bill now moves to the full Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain. Previous versions have failed to gain sufficient traction, often stalling amid broader debates over judicial independence and institutional norms.
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Supreme Court creates ‘miscarriage of justice’ exception to plea-deal appeal waivers
The court’s decision creates a new avenue for defendants to challenge their plea deal sentences despite those waivers, prompting concerns from critics that the ruling could encourage additional post-conviction litigation.
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Acquitted pro-life activist Mark Houck sues DOJ for 'malicious prosecution'
A jury acquitted Houck of all charges in January of last year.
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Norfolk Southern reaches $310 million settlement with EPA, DOJ over East Palestine derailment
Norfolk Southern will pay a $15 million civil penalty for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act.
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Justice files antitrust suit against Ticketmaster, Live Nation, scrutiny heightened after Swift tour
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Manhattan
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Supreme Court sides with South Carolina Republicans in redistricting fight
The First Congressional District at issue includes much of the state's southern coastal territory and is currently represented by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace.
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Judge blocks part of DeSantis immigration law that prohibits transporting illegals into Florida
The bill was blocked by U.S. District Judge Roy Altman, who agreed with prosecutors that the law was probably preempted by federal immigration laws, and rejected claims that the injunction would harm efforts to identify drug-traffickers.
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GOP lawmaker wants changes after AG’s grant-hired environmental prosecutor
Rep. Jerry O’Connor, R-Fond du Lac, accused Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul of “selling the Department of Justice to the highest bidder.”
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Judge grants Hunter Biden request to delay start of federal tax trial from June to September
Prosecutors opposed the request to delay the trial, dismissing prosecutors's argument about its "high-profile" nature.
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Dershowitz claims Merchan showed clear bias against Trump in hush money trial
Dershowitz was among those that remained in the courtroom when Merchan cleared it of press and the jury on Monday, after defense witness Robert Costello allegedly rolled his eyes, and said "geez" when Merchan sustained an objection from prosecutors.
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims announce $2 million settlement
Twenty-one people, 19 students and two teachers, were killed by a teen gunman at Robb Elementary School.