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On July 30, 2024, R. Kelly, the convicted recording artist, submitted a petition to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn his federal convictions for sex crimes. Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, contends that the convictions from his Chicago trial—specifically for possession of child pornography and enticing minors to engage in sexual activity—should be vacated due to…
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Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced a bill to reverse a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from last month that limits federal agencies’ ability to issue regulations on issues such as the environment, consumer protection, and workers’ rights. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts announced that she and 10 fellow Democrats are sponsoring a bill to codify…
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The federal judiciary should award monetary damages to employees who suffer workplace misconduct at the hands of judges and increase transparency regarding how courts handle worker complaints internally, according to a congressionally directed study released Wednesday. The study’s 34 recommendations appeared in a 200-page report by the judiciary’s research arm and a congressionally chartered academic…
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment to the Supreme Court represents a historic milestone in American legal history, marking the first time a Black woman has ascended to the nation’s highest court. This article chronicles Judge Jackson’s remarkable path, highlighting her significant achievements and the profound impact of her appointment. Early Life and Education: Foundations of…
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Liberal Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, her office announced on Wednesday. The effort has no chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, as the House must vote to impeach and the Senate must then vote to convict to…
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A jury in Manhattan federal court convicted Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang of fraud and other charges on Wednesday. Prosecutors accused him of market manipulation ahead of the 2021 collapse of his $36 billion private investment firm. The jury, which began deliberations on Tuesday, found Hwang guilty on 10 of 11 criminal…
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Purdue Pharma received U.S. court approval on Tuesday for a 60-day freeze on lawsuits against its owners, members of the wealthy Sackler family. This marks the company’s first court appearance since a landmark Supreme Court ruling disrupted its bankruptcy settlement. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane granted the injunction during a hearing in White Plains, New…
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s current term featured major decisions involving former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from prosecution and his ballot disqualification, abortion rights, gun rights, the power of federal agencies, social media regulation, Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, and others. Here are the rulings issued in various cases: TRUMP IMMUNITY CLAIM On July 1,…
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On Friday, Kansas’ highest court permanently blocked the state from enforcing a law that banned the most common second-trimester abortion procedure. The court ruled that the ban violated the right to abortion under the state constitution, a right the court had recognized in 2019. In a 5-1 ruling, the Kansas Supreme Court, with one justice…
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s divisions deepened over its nine-month term, culminating this week with a ruling that granted former President Donald Trump substantial criminal immunity for actions taken in office. This term, the court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, constrained the U.S. government’s ability to regulate industry, following recent terms when it rolled back abortion…
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