Courts & Law
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Trial for alleged 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, scheduled for 2028
The judge, Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, tentatively scheduled the trial for June 5, 2028, after siding with the defense that a January 2027 date was unrealistic.
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Federal judge sides with Texas instead of Minnesota in extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota has argued that Abbott's role in the case is ministerial and urged the judge to force the governor to return ICE agent Christian Castro, who is currently in Texas custody but is wanted on state charges in Minnesota.
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Court date set for June 2027 as Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea
He announced his bid to withdraw his guilty plea in July.
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Justice Alito has a 'pretty good idea' of who leaked Dobbs decision draft
The court launched a comprehensive investigation into the leaker's identity, but could not make a final determination.
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ODNI report confirms sharp drop in FBI queries of U.S. persons through FISA last year
The FBI also opened "zero" investigations in U.S. persons not considered national security threats during that period.
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NC Supreme Court overturns own decision striking down GOP-drawn congressional maps
In a separate case, the top court also reinstated a state law requiring voter identification after the court previously determined that it had been enacted with intent to discriminate on a racial basis.
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North Carolina Supreme Court reinstated state’s voter ID law
The conservative-leaning court in ruling ends voting rights for felons who are out of prison but still serving probation or parole.
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Trump lawyers set to cross-examine plaintiff in 30-year-old rape allegation against former president
Plaintiff E. Jean Carroll testified Wednesday.
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DC agrees to pay $175,000 settlement to journalists detained while covering Trump inauguration
During Trump's inauguration day, 234 people were arrested in downtown D.C.
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DOJ sues Tennessee over ban on gender-related treatments for minors
The DOJ is not the first entity to challenge the ban as the American Civil Liberties Union has pursued its own case.
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Pras Michel of the Fugees found guilty in political conspiracy case
Michel achieved fame as a member of the Fugees, which released two albums, one in 1994 and one in 1996.
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Former Harvard scientist sentenced for hiding China ties
Lieber was an avid participant in China's Thousand Talents program, which aims to attract educated individuals worldwide to promote the development of the Asian superpower.
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'Vassal' homeowners? Justices skeptical of states keeping full proceeds of seizures for back taxes
In oral arguments Wednesday, Gorsuch scoffed at Trump impeachment author's reliance on 13th century legislation on feudal lands to defend "home equity theft." Land ownership "essential to preservation of liberty," said Roberts.