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Appeals court rejects challenge to Trump’s efforts to ban DEI
A federal appeals court rejected a challenge to a move by President Donald Trump's administration to ban DEI programs at federal agencies.
MD Senate passes ICE anti-masking bill despite constitutional questions
The Maryland Senate passed legislation to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks in the line of duty — including ICE officers.
MD Senate moves anti-ICE bills closer to the House
Maryland Senate debated two bills, poised to pass next week, limiting ICE cooperation and banning law enforcement face coverings.
‘Offensive to humankind’: Peña-Melnyk, Ferguson support MD legislation to limit ICE
Presiding officers in the Maryland General Assembly plan to advance legislation to limit ICE action in Maryland.
With Trump’s tariffs on the line, Supreme Court plans rulings for Friday
The Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on Friday, including on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.
California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional, court rules
A U.S. appeals court ruled that California's ban on openly carrying firearms in most parts of the state was unconstitutional.
Roberts: Rule of law is strong at time of rising concerns
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. expressed faith that the nation’s founding charters and key principles are proving resilient.
Some suggested adjustments to the presidential pardon process
Presidential pardons are broad and powerful. Their history, from the Civil War on, illuminates abuse concerns and how reforms could aid transparency.
Liberal Supreme Court justices decry nitrogen gas execution in spirited dissent
As Alabama prepared to execute a death row inmate with nitrogen gas, the Supreme Court's three liberal justices wrote a spirited dissent.
Sotomayor urges better civic education so people know difference between presidents and kings
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said improved civic education across the country would help people make better decisions.
Judge clears way for execution of SC inmate who thinks most laws are unconstitutional
A judge in South Carolina ruled a death row inmate who believes that most laws are unconstitutional should be executed.
Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job back
Maurene Comey, fired federal prosecutor, sues U.S. government claiming unlawful termination and seeks reinstatement to her Justice Department role.
