A law that caps security deposits at one month has taken effect.
The days of needing to save two to three months’ worth of rent for a security deposit are largely over in California. Legislation took effect…
Immunity ruling would free reelected Trump to ignore law, experts say
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court chose an unusual time to declare for the first time that presidents — past and future — are immune from the…
Rudy Giuliani loses New York law license over 2020 election subversion efforts
1 of 3 | Former Trump campaign lawyer Rudy Giuliani was disbarred by the New York Appellate Division over false statements he made in his…
How will Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom requirement work?
BATON ROUGE, La. — Even as a legal challenge is already underway over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms,…
Supreme Court puts off ruling on Florida, Texas social media laws
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday said it is putting off a ruling for now on whether social media laws adopted by Florida and Texas…
After Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, can Trump be tried?
The Supreme Court ended a tumultuous term with one final sledgehammer blow on Monday. Its decision on Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from criminal charges…
Opinion: Supreme Court’s immunity decision is partisan and political
As Justice Sonia Sotomayor powerfully said in her dissent in Trump vs. United States, the Supreme Court on Monday made “a mockery of the principle,…
Hidden fees, gun taxes, date-rape testing kits: New California laws
California’s legislators pass hundreds of new laws each year, most of which take effect in January. But a handful kick in on July 1, the…
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on youth gender medical transitions
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their…
Opinion: Supreme Court’s purely ideological reasoning will change lives
Two Supreme Court rulings on Friday that dramatically change the law are profound reminders that presidential elections matter enormously for all of us. Like so…
Supreme Court rules cities may enforce laws against homeless camps
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Friday that cities in California and the West may enforce laws restricting homeless encampments on sidewalks and other public property.…
Supreme Court tosses obstruction charges against hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the most severe charges lodged against more than 300 of the violent insurrectionists who broke into the U.S.…
What is Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law and why is it controversial? | Civil Rights News
The US state of Louisiana has passed a law requiring all state-funded schools and universities to display the biblical Ten Commandments, which are considered central…
At debate, Trump and Biden make clear their abortion stances
Abortion took center stage during Thursday’s debate between President Biden and former President Trump. CNN anchor Dana Bash opened the conversation by asking Trump whether…
Paris Poop Protest: A Call to Action Against the Olympics and International Law
French citizens are well-known for their action criticizing the government, as evidenced by the Yellow Vest Protest back in 2018, which erupted after President Emmanuel…
Supreme Court wipes out anti-corruption law that bars officials from taking gifts for past favors
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down part of a federal anti-corruption law that makes it a crime for state and local officials to…
Opinion: As the right wing targets same-sex marriage, its power gets clearer
It’s been two years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Dobbs case that overturned the federal right to an abortion, and the troubling…
Over 500 people have been charged under gun safety law Biden signed
WASHINGTON — More than 500 people — some linked to transnational cartels and organized crime rings — have been charged with gun trafficking and other crimes…
Supreme Court will decide if states may prohibit hormones for transgender teens
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a major case on transgender rights and decide whether states may prohibit the use of puberty…
Deep sea mining is dividing environmentalists
As diplomats from around the world convene in Jamaica next month to discuss international guidelines on deep sea mining, environmental activists are urging nations to…