Courts & Law
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In dramatic testimony, Justice Barrett recalls being given bullet proof vest over death threats
The emotional testimony occurred during a hearing on the Supreme Court's increased budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which includes a boost in funding for security amid an uptick in threats against the high court.
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Khalil sues Trump officials, Heritage, alleging conspiracy to target pro-Palestinian advocates
The complaint is being brought under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871.
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Mexico files criminal investigations for migrant deaths related to immigration enforcement
Sheinbaum announced these charges on Monday during a press conference.
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‘Squad’ members press to expand Supreme Court immediately after Barrett confirmed
"Expand the court," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tweeted.
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Senate confirms Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court, solidifying conservative majority
"She will make an outstanding justice," Trump said at the White House after the Senate vote.
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Momentous cases (and menial tasks) on docket for Barrett, high court's junior justice
New Justice Amy Coney Barrett will help decide cases on abortion, Obamacare and voting law — and also serve as notetaker, doorkeeper and delegate to cafeteria committee.
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Senate set to confirm Barrett, in a vote, nominating process with no support from Democrats
The final vote is expected Monday night. The GOP bolstered its vote count this past weekend when Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced her support.
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Kushner, Ivanka Trump threaten to sue anti-Trump Lincoln Project over Times Square billboards
Displays are "outrageous and shameful libel," lawyer argues.
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Trump campaign lawsuit seeks to halt mail-in vote count in Vegas-area county
Suit argues that election officials aren't providing "meaningful oversight" of ballot process.
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In unsealed deposition, Maxwell repeatedly denies sex crime allegations toward her, Epstein
Maxwell fought to keep deposition sealed because transcript could play big part against her in new charges, scheduled July 2021 trial.
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Minnesota judge drops third-degree murder charge against ex-officer in George Floyd case
Chauvin still faces charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter
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Courts release deposition in 2016 case for Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell
More than 400 pages of deposition transcripts and other documents were released.
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Suspect in slaying of 65-year-old Houston police officer was illegal immigrant, authorities
“As good as he was a cop, he was a better human being,” the Houston police chief said of Sgt. Harold Preston.