COURT

Nov 08 2024POLITICS

The Court's Future: Trump's Impact on the Bench

President Trump's judicial shakeup is far from over, with the potential to appoint a majority of Supreme Court justices—something not seen since the days of FDR. In his first term, he's already chosen three conservative justices. With two more, he could cement a rightward shift. The Senate, controll

reading time less than a minute
Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Abortion Votes: A Mixed Bag Across the U. S.

In Tuesday's election, voters faced a mix of abortion measures on their ballots. Advocates for abortion rights won in seven states but lost in three. This is the first time since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade that abortion opponents have successfully pushed ballot measures. Missouri saw

reading time less than a minute
Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Voters Decide on Abortion Laws: Wins and Losses Across the U. S.

In a series of ballot measures across the U. S. , voters have spoken on abortion rights. Seven states decided to protect or expand these rights, while three others said no. Arizona and Missouri voters chose to safeguard abortion access until fetal viability, ultimately overriding existing laws. Howe

reading time less than a minute
Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why Is Giuliani Hiding His Assets?

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in the spotlight again. But this time, he's not making headlines for his role in politics. Two election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, are accusing him of hiding valuable items from them. These items include furniture, sports memorabilia, and even a 1980

reading time less than a minute
Nov 05 2024FINANCE

Crypto, Grooming, and Software Disputes: A Closer Look

The Syariah court tackles cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, by setting clear rules for trading and owning them. In one case, a wife sued her husband for Bitcoin he bought. The court said she didn't follow the rules, so she lost. In another case, a crypto exchange had to pay a user for losing his Bitco

reading time less than a minute
Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Georgia’s Election Day Count: Late Ballots on Hold

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's top court has decided that voters in Cobb County who received their ballots late won't have their votes counted if they're received after Election Day. This ruling, which supports the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC), means that these ball

reading time less than a minute
Nov 04 2024POLITICS

The Strange Case of Louisiana's Voting Maps

Louisiana's congressional map has been a messy legal battle. A judge said the old map was racist and ordered a new one with more Black-majority districts. But another court said the new map is also illegal. Now, the Supreme Court has to sort out this confusing fight. They might change the rules for

reading time less than a minute
Nov 03 2024CRIME

Subway Struggle Sparks Debate on Force and Safety

Jordan Neely, a homeless man, passed away after a tussle with Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, on a New York subway. The trial has just started, and jurors are already seeing fresh video evidence. Prosecutors contend that Penny used more force than necessary, but his defense lawyer insists it was sel

reading time less than a minute
Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Voters Get a Second Chance with Mail-in Ballots

Ever made a small mistake on a mail-in ballot? Well, Pennsylvania voters just got a lucky break. The US Supreme Court said that if your ballot gets thrown out for a tiny error, like forgetting a "secrecy" sleeve, you can still try again with a provisional ballot. This ruling is a big deal, especiall

reading time less than a minute
Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Voter Lottery: The Court Shuffle

A Pennsylvania federal judge has sent a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his political action committee back to state court. This comes after the Tesla CEO and his America PAC were sued by Philadelphia's District Attorney, Larry Krasner. The lawsuit alleges that their $1 million daily giveaway to regis

reading time less than a minute