Supreme Court hears mail carrier’s religious tolerance case
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.
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US Supreme Court’s abortion pill order spares safe havens
A U.S. Supreme Court order keeps in place federal rules for use of mifepristone, one of the two drugs usually used in combination in medication abortions.
DOJ to ask Supreme Court to put abortion pill limits on hold
An appeals court ruled that mifepristone can be used but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be taken and said it could not be dispensed by mail. The Justice Department said it will ask the Supreme Court for an order to put any action on hold.
IU McKinney students talk abortion during panel discussion
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law students hosted a panel discussion Tuesday called “Can We Talk? Women, Life and the Law,” giving students the opportunity to ask questions about abortion-related issues.
AG Rokita asks judge to ‘reconsider’ finding that he ‘clearly violated’ Indiana law in case filed by abortion doc
In a legal battle with an Indianapolis abortion doctor that was voluntarily dismissed last year, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking a trial court to revisit a previous ruling that he “clearly violated” Indiana law.
Pence won’t appeal order compelling grand jury testimony
A spokesman for Mike Pence said Wednesday the former vice president will not appeal a judge’s order compelling him to testify in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
ACLU sues to enjoin bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging legislation banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, roughly one hour after Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law.
Indiana governor signs ban on gender-affirming care
Indiana’s governor signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors Wednesday, joining at least 12 other states that have enacted laws restricting or banning such care.
Trump’s day in court as criminal defendant: What to know
For the first time in history, a former U.S. president has appeared in court as a criminal defendant. Here’s what to know about Trump’s day in court.
4 attorneys assigned to abortion-related litigation resign from Indiana AG’s office; Rokita says departures unrelated to Bernard case
With key hearings scheduled in licensing and civil litigation against Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard this month, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will be down four attorneys who worked on the case but have now resigned.
Trump surrenders to NY authorities ahead of arraignment
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday at a Manhattan courthouse ahead of his arraignment on criminal charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign.
Donald Trump isn’t first ex-president to face legal trouble
Donald Trump has made history so many times. But Trump is hardly the first president, in or out of office, to face legal trouble.
Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face hush money indictment
Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned Tuesday after his indictment in New York City, court officials said Friday.
Georgia bill is latest effort targeting prosecutors
A new Georgia commission to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on “woke prosecutors” who aren’t doing enough to fight crime. The bill parallels efforts in other states including Indiana.
Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican Congress
President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday, seeking to kill a Republican measure that bans the government from considering environmental impacts or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for Americans’ retirement plans.
Biden’s appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny
One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups over his signature on a legal brief defending a parental notification law in New Hampshire.
Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US
First Amendment rights had been stable in America for decades, but in recent years, many states have reverted to the anti-speech tactics employed by people like Sen. Joe McCarthy during the “Red Scare” of the early 1950s.
Trump can be sued for Jan. 6 riot harm, Justice Dept. argues
Former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department argued Thursday.
As court debates student loans, borrowers see disconnect
It’s not unusual for Supreme Court cases to hang on legal technicalities. Yet to borrowers following Tuesday’s arguments in the case regarding federal student loan forgiveness, it felt isolating to hear such a personal subject reduced to legal language.
Conservative justices question student loan forgiveness plan
Conservative justices holding the Supreme Court’s majority are skeptically questioning President Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.