Tag: Law

Brooke Richardson was charged with reckless homicide after her baby's remains were found buried in her backyard. (Warren County Sheriffs Office)

Beltway Confidential

If our culture doesn’t value life, how can we punish infanticide?

Nicole Russell · July 24, 2017 5:01 pm

The court ruled law enforcement officers cannot detain prisoners on immigration holds in the state.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules ICE detainer requests are illegal

Kelly Cohen · July 24, 2017 4:16 pm

Supreme Court justice told a crowd after watching a play about late Justice Antonin Scalia that she had a favorable outlook for the future of the nation "over the long haul." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘You can look forward’ to pendulum of politics swinging in opposite direction

Ryan Lovelace · July 24, 2017 3:17 pm

The parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard are dropping their legal bid to send him to the United States for experimental treatment. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

Charlie Gard’s parents decide to end legal fight

Associated Press · July 24, 2017 1:47 pm

President Trump on Monday put new pressure on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to investigate Hillary Clinton's possible relationship with Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

National Security

Trump pressures ‘beleaguered’ Jeff Sessions to investigate Hillary Clinton, Russia

Anna Giaritelli · July 24, 2017 1:14 pm

The reality is, President Trump could finish the year with no grand legislative accomplishments. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: In Trump future: Small ball and the executive action presidency

Byron York · July 24, 2017 2:21 am

Trump can’t pardon himself under the Constitution, prominent lawyers say

Naomi Lim · July 23, 2017 5:45 pm

So far, there are no publicized cases of trans people attacking others while in the bathroom. (iStock photo)

Beltway Confidential

‘Bathroom bills’ are ridiculous and reactionary

Liz Wolfe · July 23, 2017 2:32 pm

"We have not, and continue to not, have conversations with the president of the United States regarding pardons. Pardons have not been discussed. The issue of pardons is not on the table," Sekulow said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Jay Sekulow: ‘The issue of pardons is not on the table’

Al Weaver · July 23, 2017 1:31 pm

The truck was found in the parking lot of a San Antonio Walmart. (iStock photo)

8 people found dead in truck in ‘human trafficking crime’

Associated Press · July 23, 2017 12:30 pm

At least to Trump, DACA's value is its use as a bargaining chip, a value that's gone if he eliminates DACA by executive order on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Supreme Court decisions hurt opponents of Trump’s travel ban, legal expert says

Ryan Lovelace · July 23, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley urged the "leaker" who shared some information on "substantive" talks between Attorney General Jeff Sessions and a Russian diplomat during the 2016 campaign about Trump's views on Russia to share all pertinent documents. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Chuck Grassley urges ‘leaker’ to release ‘full text’ on Jeff Sessions’ Russia talks, ‘end speculation’

Anna Giaritelli · July 22, 2017 5:42 pm