Tag: Law

Federal appeals court Judge William Pryor, who Trump included on his Supreme Court short lists, wrote a Yale Law Journal article in which he highlighted Clarence Thomas' contribution to the law through his clashes with Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Former Trump candidate for Supreme Court praises Clarence Thomas’ disagreements with Antonin Scalia

Ryan Lovelace · August 3, 2017 5:49 pm

Mexico is becoming increasingly dependent on U.S.-produced natural gas to keep its lights on and its emissions low, a Mexican official told U.S. energy regulators on Thursday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Energy and Environment

EPA unexpectedly cancels delay of strict Obama smog rules

John Siciliano · August 3, 2017 3:53 pm

The high court will require lawyers to file electronic versions of documents through its new electronic filing system. (iStock photo)

Supreme Court to make ‘virtually all new filings’ open to public without cost

Ryan Lovelace · August 3, 2017 3:23 pm

According to Attorney General Jeff Sessions four cities have expressed interest in the department's Public Safety Partnership, or PSP, program. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Justice Department says it may withhold federal assistance from 4 sanctuary cities

Kelly Cohen · August 3, 2017 2:59 pm

Some Democrats have criticized Trump for undermining civilian control of the military by having so many current and recently retired generals in his administration. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump goes big on immigration

W. James Antle III · August 3, 2017 4:01 am

Ultimately, the problem with affirmative action is not affirmative action. African-Americans have been victimized by the government, and assistance to overcome the crippling legacy of that is utterly warranted. But if government undertakes such action, the bedrock principle we never should have violated to begin with -- equal treatment under the law -- will again be trampled. Justice must, therefore, come from the voluntary actions of free people. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Government is the affirmative action problem, private action is the solution

Neal McCluskey · August 2, 2017 7:12 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at the Columbus Police Academy about the opioid epidemic, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Justice Department launches Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit

Kelly Cohen · August 2, 2017 5:00 pm

"A suit by one whole branch of the federal government against another is not possible; a suit by the executive branch of a city versus the legislative branch is equally improper," judge writes. (Flickr)

Appeals court tosses case of Indiana town suing its city council to block access to audio of police calls

Ryan Lovelace · August 2, 2017 3:43 pm

"Rod Wheeler was always looking for a job because he has no money," Ed Butowsky said. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Trump-backer Ed Butowsky claims Fox News lawsuit plaintiff Rod Wheeler is ‘broke,’ ‘trying to get money’

Eddie Scarry · August 2, 2017 1:31 pm

"I'm not going to say, for instance, that Bob Murray looks like a geriatric Dr. Evil, even though he clearly does," said John Oliver of the Murray Energy Corp. CEO. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Energy and Environment

ACLU files legal brief supporting John Oliver in suit filed by Murray Energy

Josh Siegel · August 2, 2017 2:46 am

White House press secretary Sean Spicer said many use the daily press briefings as a chance to showboat, and he's right. However, the media should be in charge of overhauling the daily press briefings. Reforms should not include the White House's reducing journalists' access. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Lawyer in Seth Rich ‘fake news’ case wants to depose Trump and Sean Spicer as witnesses

Naomi Lim · August 2, 2017 2:14 am

Shock is facing a 24-count grand jury criminal indictment over accusations of using House and campaign funds to support a lavish lifestyle. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Aaron Schock’s lawyers want charges dropped after federal prosecutors asked about sexual orientation

Sean Langille · August 1, 2017 10:49 pm