President Biden has nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. A hard-core progressive, Judge Jackson is not the best pick Biden could have made. She is also not the best pick for progressives. That helps progressives dodge some cases they
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Judge Denies Motion to Make Democratic Campaign Committee a Defendant in Maryland Anti-Gerrymandering Lawsuit
A Maryland circuit court judge has denied a motion by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to intervene as a defendant in an anti-gerrymandering lawsuit that accuses state Democrats of intentionally drawing an unconstitutional and extremely partisan political map. Circuit Court
Judge Tosses Palin Libel Suit against <I>New York Times</I>
Sarah Palin leaves during her lawsuit against the New York Times at the United States Courthouse in New York City, February 10, 2022. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters) The judge in Sarah Palin’s libel suit against the New York Times announced on Monday that
Judge Tosses Sarah Palin’s Defamation Case Against New York Times
A federal judge on Monday threw out a defamation case brought by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin against The New York Times over an editorial the paper published in 2017. The editorial, titled “America’s Lethal Politics,” had incorrectly connected Palin
Canadian Judge Blocks Unvaccinated Dad’s Shared Custody of Kids
People are silhouetted in front of the Canadian national flag at the Palais des Congres in Montreal, Quebec, Canada October 21, 2019. (Stephane Mahe/Reuters) A judge in New Brunswick, Canada recently blocked a father’s shared custody of his three children
Judge delays Vanessa Bryant’s trial, urges parties to settle outside court
A federal judge has postponed Vanessa Bryant’s trial against Los Angeles County alleging that cops and firefighters shared graphic photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter taken at the helicopter crash site. U.S. District Judge John
Judge Overturns Purdue Pharma’s $4.5 Billion Opioid Settlement
(George Frey/Reuters) A federal judge in Manhattan has rejected a roughly $4.5 billion settlement that would have shielded the Sackler family, the billionaire former owners of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, from future lawsuits over opioids. Judge Colleen McMahon of the
Judge Asks For ‘Forgiveness’ After Video Shows Repeated Use Of N-Word In Her Home
A judge in Louisiana, Michelle Odinet, has asked for “forgiveness and understanding” after a video surfaced capturing a series of racist remarks as her family gathered to watch security footage of an attempted burglary at their home. A Black man
No verdict; judge weighs mistrial over drone video
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jurors in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial were deliberating on a verdict for a third day Thursday while the judge considers a request from the defense for a mistrial. A key piece of evidence in the prosecution’s case – a drone video that
Rittenhouse Judge Blasts Media’s ‘Grossly Irresponsible’ Coverage of Trial, Says He Will Consider Not Televising Future Trials
Judge Bruce Schroeder, who is overseeing the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial, slammed the media on Wednesday for its “grossly irresponsible” coverage of the proceedings as the jury deliberated for a second day. “Not fully, but in part because of grossly
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Mask Mandate Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott (R., Texas) visits the U.S.-Mexico border with Former President Trump in Pharr, Texas, June 30, 2021. (Callaghan O’Hare/Reuters) A federal judge blocked Texas Governor Greg Abbott‘s ban on mask mandates in public schools in a Wednesday ruling.
Judge Approves $626 Million Settlement in Flint Water Suit
The Flint Water Plant tower in Flint, Mich., February 7, 2016. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters) A federal judge approved a final $626 million settlement on Wednesday for Flint, Mich., residents affected by the city’s water crisis. Compensation will be available to all
Trump looks to appeals court to keep records from Jan. 6 probe after judge rejects emergency bid again
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s emergency request to keep a slew of White House records out of the hands of lawmakers investigating the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol invasion. Trump’s legal team will now look to
‘Don’t get brazen with me!’: Judge snaps at Kyle Rittenhouse prosecutor
The Wisconsin judge overseeing the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial excoriated the prosecution during a heated back-and-forth Wednesday morning after the state attempted to introduce evidence that had previously been ruled inadmissible. “Don’t get brazen with me!” Kenosha County Circuit Judge
Trial Explodes: Kyle Rittenhouse Cries on Stand, Judge Berates Prosecutor
Kyle Rittenhouse breaks down on the stand as he testifies during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, November 10, 2021. (Mark Hertzberg/Pool via Reuters) Kyle Rittenhouse broke down sobbing on the stand while testifying in his