Tag: Law

A federal court of appeals voted 2-1 to stay a lower judge's ruling preventing Texas from implementing a revised version of its voter ID law. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Federal appeals court gives go-ahead to new Texas voter ID law

Diana Stancy Correll · September 6, 2017 5:09 am

Kasich is rumored to be considering a bid in 2020 for the White House, though publicly he denies having any plans. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

John Kasich requests the Supreme Court rule against unfair gerrymandering in Wisconsin

Diana Stancy Correll · September 6, 2017 12:31 am

Sylvia Burwell also noted a number of resources the school was making available to DACA recipients including legal assistance through the university's law school along with replacement resources for employment that funds their studies if their work permits are revoked. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

American University president rejects call to become a sanctuary campus

Sean Langille · September 5, 2017 9:49 pm

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., said there are more jobs in clean energy than in fossil fuels and that the Trump administration is ignoring science. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Al Franken opposes Trump’s nominee from Minnesota for 8th Circuit

Ryan Lovelace · September 5, 2017 8:59 pm

The current proposal only applies to public streets and would allow private businesses to refuse service to those not wearing shoes or shirts. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Berkeley debates letting women go topless in public

Sean Langille · September 5, 2017 8:46 pm

The Supreme Court has yet to set a date for oral arguments this term in the sports gambling case, which will be closely watched as its outcome could change sports gambling rules throughout the country. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Casino lobby backs Chris Christie in Supreme Court sports betting case

Ryan Lovelace · September 5, 2017 7:27 pm

President Trump has ordered Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to abandon plans to begin recruiting transgender troops, eliminate coverage for transgender surgeries by March, and to decide whether to kick out those who are currently serving.

National Security

California group files fourth transgender lawsuit against Trump

Travis J. Tritten · September 5, 2017 6:48 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the Trump administration's move to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mitch McConnell praises Trump’s DACA move but doesn’t commit to fast immigration fix

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 6:28 pm

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, enacted by former President Barack Obama in 2012, protected people under the age of 18 who were brought to the U.S. illegally from deportation. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Rahm Emanuel declares Chicago a ‘Trump-free zone’ in response to DACA decision

Caitlin Yilek · September 5, 2017 5:52 pm

The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday it will begin winding down the Obama-era DACA program that was rescinded on Tuesday by the Trump administration. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

DHS will begin winding down DACA immediately, acting secretary says

Anna Giaritelli · September 5, 2017 3:13 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that began under President Obama is being rescinded. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Trump administration rescinds Obama-era DACA program for illegal immigrants

Kelly Cohen · September 5, 2017 3:04 pm

A federal appeals court gave new life to a lawsuit filed by Alabama death row inmates against the state government's lethal injection protocol. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

11th Circuit breathes new life into Alabama lethal injection challenge

Ryan Lovelace · September 5, 2017 3:02 pm