Tag: Law

The person in charge of the Milwaukee County Jail is Sheriff David Clarke, who was thrust into the spotlight after speaking at the Republican National Convention this summer. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lawmaker: DOJ considering investigation into Sheriff Clarke’s jail

Kelly Cohen · December 21, 2016 10:46 pm

A state official said authorities don't believe politics was the reason for the fire. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Black suspect arrested in burning of black church spray-painted with ‘Vote Trump’

Associated Press · December 21, 2016 9:16 pm

"Nothing is more important than the safety of the public we serve and the troopers committed to that service. We must ensure that we maintain transparency and accountability through proper training, sound procedures and the latest technology," Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson said. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Louisiana to be first state to supply all state troopers with body cameras

Kelly Cohen · December 21, 2016 7:41 pm

National Security

Dems push to penalize foreigners who subvert US elections

Pete Kasperowicz · December 21, 2016 6:11 pm

The Gem State has suddenly adopted a "loser pays" rule in civil lawsuits. (AP Photo/Kimberlee Kruesi)

Beltway Confidential

Problem: Idahoans aren’t suing each other enough

David Freddoso · December 21, 2016 6:00 pm

The Death Penalty Information Center's year end report found there were just 20 executions in 2016, fewer than any year in the last 25 years. (AP Photo/Ric Feld, File)

Report: US executions dropped to 25-year low in 2016

Ryan Lovelace · December 21, 2016 3:08 pm

A motion to intervene was filed in the D.C. Court of Appeals on Tuesday to intervene as defendants in a lawsuit initially brought by the House against the Obama administration. (iStock Photo)

Obamacare customers want to continue House lawsuit fight

Robert King · December 20, 2016 11:11 pm

In reality, the data he cites cover the past 39 years, not 5 years. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Beltway Confidential

Dem congressman deletes false tweet about violence against abortion facilities

Jason Russell · December 20, 2016 9:41 pm

The decision to prohibit the use of the sedative midazolam, or related products, now leaves Arizona without an available method to perform executions. (AP Photo/File)

Arizona to stop using controversial drug after botched executions

Kelly Cohen · December 20, 2016 9:08 pm

A ruling from the 6th Circuit Court serves as a warning to dog owners. (iStock Photo)

Court: Police can shoot dog if it moves or barks when cop enters home

Ryan Lovelace · December 20, 2016 7:42 pm

The 21-page warrant described the "probable cause" agents had for searching Weiner's computer. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

FBI releases Weiner search warrant

Sarah Bedford · December 20, 2016 6:22 pm

Republican governor asks the president-elect to give the state more authority. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Walker asks Trump to allow Wisconsin to drug test food stamp recipients

Kelly Cohen · December 20, 2016 5:43 pm