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Why the ex-cops charged with killing Tyre Nichols can be charged federally, too
Trying someone twice for the same crime sounds like it could violate double jeopardy. Not when one case is state and another is federal.
John Eastman’s California bar danger could hurt him at the Supreme Court, too
The lawyer who advised Trump’s 2020 election scheme could lose his California law license. Meanwhile, he’s pushing a fringe election theory at the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court should pay attention to Fiona Apple's crusade in Maryland
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter thinks court proceedings should be open and accessible. She’s right.
Supreme Court approval rating sees surprising shift among Democrats
Are people paying attention? Either way, those numbers might be going back down.
The feds used 'geofencing' to find Jan. 6 rioters. A judge just said it's legal.
A federal judge rejected a Jan. 6 defendant’s challenge to a “geofence” location warrant. But the novel issue is an important one to watch.
Supreme Court poised to chip away at more rights this year
Get ready for some retrograde decisions from the Republican majority. Overruling Roe was only part of their GOP agenda push.
Why a DeSantis presidency would likely include an execution spree
The Florida governor’s comments highlight the GOP’s capital punishment obsession. Biden, meanwhile, hasn't followed through on his vow to end the death penalty.
50 years after Roe, the GOP’s quest to control women continues
This month would have marked Roe v. Wade’s 50th anniversary. The Republican-controlled Supreme Court had other plans.
Which prosecutor could be the first to indict Trump in 2023?
Federal and state criminal investigations are progressing against the former president. Here’s what to watch this year.
Fani Willis makes eyebrow-raising statement during Georgia Trump probe hearing
Tuesday’s hearing over the potential release of a grand jury report didn’t reveal an answer. But it produced some interesting statements from the DA.
Georgia's grand jury report could reveal just how much trouble Trump is in
A judge will consider Tuesday whether to release the special grand jury report on Fulton County DA Fani Willis’ probe. The results could be illuminating.
