Tag: Law

A pro-cabortion rights supporter holds up a sign that reads "My Body. My Choice" during a rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, as the Supreme Court hears arguments in a free speech fight over California's attempt to regulate anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers.

Baltimore appeals abortion, birth control notification ruling to Supreme Court

Kimberly Leonard · April 4, 2018 8:31 pm

Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter delivers an address inside the house chambers at the state Capitol building, in Boise, Idaho.

Beltway Confidential

State legislatures keep churning out civil forfeiture reforms

David Freddoso · April 4, 2018 6:00 pm

Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks at a civics event.

Sonia Sotomayor praises Clarence Thomas: ‘I just love the man as a person’

Melissa Quinn · April 4, 2018 4:27 pm

Royer Borges, who's son Anthony Borges was shot multiple times, speaks to members of the media in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for the former student charged with killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month even though attorneys for Nikolas Cruz indicated he would plead guilty if his life was spared.

Student who was shot five times protecting his Parkland classmates released from hospital

Katelyn Caralle · April 4, 2018 4:19 pm

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2016, file photo, a huge "Vote!" flag waves above Interstate 35 as motorists pass, in San Antonio. Texas voters are being asked to approve or reject seven proposed amendments to the state constitution in upcoming elections. They deal with everything from property tax exemptions to looser home equity loan rules to sports raffles and savings accounts that offer prizes for opening them. The Legislature had proposed 673 constitutional amendments, with 491 approved by voters, 179 defeated and three failing to make the ballot for "reasons that are historically obscure," according to the Texas Legislative Council.

Federal judge says Texas violated federal voter registration law

Melissa Quinn · April 4, 2018 3:39 pm

Lindsay Lohan poses for photographers upon arrival at the amfAR charity gala during the Cannes 70th international film festival.

Lindsay Lohan pitches legal help to Trump

Caitlin Yilek · April 4, 2018 2:12 pm

Trey Gowdy and Donald Trump.

Trey Gowdy on potential Trump interview with Mueller: ‘If you have nothing to hide, sit down’

Melissa Quinn · April 4, 2018 10:07 am

In this file photo, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks during a news conference in New York.

18 states, six cities sue Census Bureau over citizenship question

Melissa Quinn · April 3, 2018 4:43 pm

President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 23, 2018, about the $1.3 trillion spending bill.

MSNBC suggests Trump violating securities laws by attacking Amazon

Pete Kasperowicz · April 3, 2018 4:07 pm

Alex van der Zwaan arrives Federal District Court in Washington, Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

National Security

First person sentenced in Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation gets 30 days in prison

Kelly Cohen · April 3, 2018 3:51 pm

Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, leaves the federal courthouse after his hearing, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Washington.

Justice Department authorized Robert Mueller to investigate Paul Manafort’s work for Ukraine

Kelly Cohen · April 3, 2018 1:00 pm

Alex van der Zwaan leaves Federal District Court in Washington. Van der Zwaan admitted he lied to federal investigators working for special counsel Robert Mueller.

National Security

First sentencing in Robert Mueller investigation set for Tuesday

Kelly Cohen · April 3, 2018 4:01 am