The U. S. Supreme Court is currently grappling with a tricky question: What exactly does "regular forces" mean in a law that governs when a president can use the National Guard? This question arose from a case involving President Donald Trump's attempt to send National Guard troops to the Chicago ar
A former sheriff and two others are set to face federal court this week. Chuck Wright, the ex-sheriff, along with Amos Durham, a former chaplain, and Lawson Berry Watson, a former employee, have court appearances scheduled. Wright is one of many sheriffs in South Carolina to face criminal charges re
A judge recently made a big decision. She said the Trump administration couldn't stop certain sex education grants. These grants were for teaching important things about sex and relationships. The administration had new rules. They said schools couldn't teach about gender identity. This means they
In Chicago, a federal judge has had enough. She's tired of seeing kids in Halloween costumes get tear-gassed. Judge Sara Ellis wants daily reports from Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino. Why? Because federal agents keep breaking her rules. These agents are supposed to follow a court order. They ca
The Supreme Court is about to make a big decision. It's not about laws or crimes, but about money in politics. Specifically, it's about how much politicians can talk to their party about spending cash. The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, could change ho
In the vast skies of Alaska, a pilot named Ken Jouppi found himself in a legal storm. His story isn't just about a plane; it's about a rule in the U. S. Constitution that's often overlooked: the Excessive Fines Clause. This clause says that punishments should fit the crime, but what does that really
JPMorgan Chase finds itself in a financial pickle. The bank is trying to stop paying the legal fees for two former employees, Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar. They were found guilty of fraud after selling their company, Frank, to JPMorgan. The bank says the legal bills have skyrocketed to an eye-wat
In recent times, federal agents have been stopping and questioning people who look Latino, raising questions about whether they are acting legally. The Supreme Court ruled 50 years ago that agents can't target people based only on their race or ethnicity. But now, under President Trump, agents are d
In a twist that has left many scratching their heads, a Nigerian court decided to push back the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu until Monday. This happened because Kanu, the head of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra group, said he couldn't defend himself properly. Why? His old legal team left, a
In a recent court case, a group of protesters, journalists, and clergy members claimed that a high-ranking U. S. Border Patrol official broke a judge's orders. They said Gregory Bovino, the U. S. Customs and Border Protection commander in Chicago, used tear gas during a protest without warning. This
