Supreme Court Rules Montana Religious Schools Can Receive Funding
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Montana's exclusion of religious schools from a state scholarship program funded by tax credits violates the U.S. Constitution.
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In Louisiana Case, Supreme Court Hands Abortion-Rights Advocates A Victory
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring doctors who perform abortions have hospital admitting privileges. We examine the implications for states with similar laws.
Suspect In Golden State Killings Pleads Guilty To More Than A Dozen Murders
Ex-police officer Joseph DeAngelo pleaded guilty to a series of rapes and murders that terrorized California in the 1970s and 80s. The scope of his crimes is staggering, prosecutor Thien Ho said.
Federal Court In Wisconsin Upholds Voting Restrictions Favored By Republicans
An appeals court found in favor of limits on early voting and restored a requirement that residents must live in a district for 28 days, instead of 10 days, to be eligible to vote there.
Trump Tops Iran's List Of U.S. Officials Wanted In Killing Of Top General In January
Iran issues arrest warrants for 36 officials, including President Trump, in the Jan. 3 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Trump faces little threat of being arrested.
Supreme Court Hands Abortion-Rights Advocates A Victory In Louisiana Case
Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals, citing the court's adherence to precedent, to invalidate a law that required abortion providers to have hospital admitting privileges.
Tentative Trial Date Set For Ex-Minneapolis Officers Accused In George Floyd Death
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said the trial date assumed that the former officers would be tried together, but that he expected motions to be filed for separate trials.
Supreme Court Rules That The Structure Of Key Independent Agency Is Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional and the president can fire bureau's director. But it left the agency otherwise intact.
4 Officers In San Jose, Calif., Put On Leave After Racist Social Media Posts Surface
The police department is investigating allegations that surfaced in an anonymous blog post. It details current and retired San Jose officers posting racist messages in a private Facebook group.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law
The U.S. Supreme Court stood by its most recent abortion precedent Monday, invalidating a Louisiana law requiring abortion clinic doctors to have admitting privileges at hospitals.