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US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
8 hours ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
#immigration
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
US politics
fromMission Local
19 hours ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Admin Unlawfully Revoked Migrants' Status, Judge Finds

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully revoked legal status for migrants using a Biden-era app to reside in the U.S.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

The appeals court ruled that a lower court had considered Peters's personal beliefs when deciding upon a punishment, thereby rendering the sentence improper.
US Elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
#supreme-court
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US Elections

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
20 hours ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship

Trump plans to attend a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, marking the first time a sitting president has done so.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Providence's Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to charges resulting from altercation with woman

Duncan Powell pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and disorderly conduct after allegedly threatening a woman and injuring her during an argument.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is and isn't born a citizen

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship, potentially leading to a historic ruling.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is and isn't born a citizen

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship, potentially leading to a historic ruling.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Evidence related to 1 of complainants in Stronach sex assault trial 'fatally flawed': judge | CBC News

An Ontario judge found the evidence of a complainant in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial to be unreliable and fatally flawed.
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

France jails ex-Lido feather artist for rape, assault of minors

The first victim, now 33, said he had dreamt of becoming a dancer when he met de Roo aged 14. He had hoped the artist would guide him after growing up with a depressive mother and absent father. Instead the artist groomed him, the investigation showed.
Paris food
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Stefon Diggs has trial date set in strangulation, assault case

The charges stem from an alleged dispute between Diggs and his personal chef over money he owed her for her work. The chef told Dedham police that he 'smacked her across the face' and 'tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck.'
New England Patriots
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
#luigi-mangione
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Family of man killed in 2020 arrest to sue French state

The family of Cedric Chouviat seeks to hold the French state liable for his death during a police arrest in 2020.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

Prosecutors are providing early investigative advice to police regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Lawyer sacked for nonce' slur claims unfair dismissal due to brain injury

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
fromFortune
2 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case | CBC News

Prosecutors argue an Ontario judge erred in granting bail to a lawyer accused of advising a murder in a drug smuggling case.
Higher education
from6abc Philadelphia
3 days ago

Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probe

A federal judge ordered the University of Pennsylvania to provide records about Jewish employees for an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
#ai-in-law
Law
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
#public-defender
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

You Can't Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern - Above the Law

Postmodern analysis offers useful concepts for understanding contemporary disenchantment with traditional meaning systems, exemplified by judicial figures like Lawrence VanDyke who adopt unconventional approaches to legal writing.
Law
fromABA Journal
20 hours ago

15 attorney killings remain unsolved, Baja California Bar Association says

Fifteen attorney killings in Baja California remain unsolved, raising concerns about safety and police response.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Jay Clayton's SDNY Throws ICE Under The Bus To Save Face In Court - Above the Law

The U.S. Attorney's Office corrected a significant error regarding ICE's immigration arrest policy in court.
Law
fromAxios
10 hours ago

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

The U.S. District Court denied the government's motion to reconsider the dismissal of grand jury subpoenas against Powell.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"

The ruling upheld a lower court's preliminary injunction, the latest rebuke to a major shift that advocates warn would push 170,000 people in federally subsidized housing back into homelessness.
US news
Law
fromAbove the Law
13 hours ago

DLA Piper Headed To Trial Over Firing Of Mom-To-Be - Above the Law

DLA Piper faces trial over allegations of firing an associate for taking maternity leave, challenging its employment practices and discrimination claims.
fromAxios
1 day ago

5 moments that defined Pam Bondi's AG tenure

Bondi largely became the face of the government's handling of all files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Trump promised to release the Epstein files upon taking office, and Bondi was charged with publicly sharing the information.
US politics
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Legal Analyst Predicts Shellacking for Trump in Citizenship Case: He's Gonna Be in a Bad Mood'

Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court may lead to frustration due to the legal arguments against his position on birthright citizenship.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 day ago

2 government attorneys resign over use of fake AI citations

Two New Orleans attorneys resigned after using AI to create fake case citations in a court filing, leading to sanctions from a federal judge.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
US Elections
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's mail-in ballot law allowing late arrivals may be overturned by the Supreme Court, impacting millions of voters.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson issued a one-page ruling Friday throwing out charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, two former officers involved in crafting the Taylor warrant.
US news
Law
fromAdvocate.com
10 hours ago

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.
Law
fromIndependent
13 hours ago

Skerries Golf Club wins unfair dismissal claim despite honorary secretary trying to swear oath on work diary instead of bible

Skerries Golf Club won an unfair dismissal claim despite issues with the honorary secretary's testimony credibility.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Supreme Court's Big Voting Case Embraces an Approach It Rejected Just Three Years Ago

Watson v. RNC questions whether absentee ballots arriving after Election Day disenfranchise voters, challenging the structure of American democracy.
fromJezebel
8 hours ago

It Ends With Disappointment in the Legal System

The trial isn't going forward, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Law
#kelsey-fitzsimmons
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

The more than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse and thousands of emails and photos showing Epstein associated with prominent figures.
Law
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'Absolutely scandalous' - judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to 'invade' High Court office

Patrick McGreal has initiated over 20 High Court actions since 2023, allegedly intimidating court officials and solicitors.
Law
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
Law
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NYPD hero Jonathan Diller's murder trial erupts in chaos as jury split shockingly revealed

The jury's verdict in the trial of Guy Rivera for the murder of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller was chaotic and ultimately inconclusive.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. The FBI is running additional tests.
Law
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Get Out of My Courtroom!' Clip of Judge Viciously Berating IT Worker Ignites Trial by Fury on Social Media

A Texas judge faced backlash for berating an IT worker during a courtroom incident, highlighting issues of professionalism and respect in authority.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's request for two-part murder trial

Lindsay Clancy will stand trial in July for allegedly killing her three children, with an insanity defense based on postpartum mental illness.
Law
fromLawSites
4 days ago

Survey Finds Majority of Federal Judges Have Used AI in Their Work, But Daily Use Remains Rare

Over 60% of federal judges have used generative AI tools, but few use them regularly in their judicial work.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
Law
fromThe Hill
3 days ago

A $22.5 million warning for the return-to-office era

A jury's $22.5 million verdict against Total Quality Logistics highlights the legal obligation of employers to accommodate pregnancy requests.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
from48 hills
1 week ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In rare move, ICE drags criminal defendant out of a federal courtroom

ICE agents unexpectedly detained a defendant in a courtroom, raising concerns about the impact on judicial participation.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
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