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In cases over the Double Jeopardy Clause and review of deportation decisions, Georgia and DOJ are likely to lose. But also, a possibility of something…
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The arguments at SCOTUS didn't go well for Zackey Rahimi, but Judge James Ho isn't done with the case just yet. Also: RIP, Rosalynn Carter.
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A case over determining "future dangerousness." Update: SCOTUS will not stop the execution.
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The lawyers argue the indictment violates the First Amendment, due process, and double jeopardy protections in one of four late-night filings Monday.
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Even on "liberal" courts. For nearly two weeks recently, a trio of Trump appointees expanded the reach of Idaho's criminal abortion law.
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A check-in on how our governmental institutions are dealing with challenges to their very purposes.
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Jedidiah Murphy is dead, and the justices didn’t even have to tell us why they let it happen. Also: Louisiana's elections, and Montana's anti-drag law.
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The high court's move, over the objection of the three liberals, came a day after a dissenting Fifth Circuit judge published a fake majority opinion in…
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Tuesday's SCOTUS arguments will be a first sign of the court we're dealing with this term. Also: Louisiana redistricting. And: Florida has an execution…
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Anthony Sanchez is scheduled to be executed this week. Despite steps OK’s attorney general took to slow executions, a reminder they have not stopped.
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September began — and the week ended — with a flurry of legal news.
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Fulton County DA Fani Willis's long-running investigation gave way to an explosive Monday night indictment. Also: A book event!
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