Back in the day, people risked their lives to get Black men and women the right to vote. You might think this was ages ago, but it wasn't that long back. In 1964, three civil rights activists - Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner - were killed in Mississippi for helping Black people
Since 2022, the US has seen a drastic shift in abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Many states have moved to restrict or outright ban abortion care, leaving those facing unwanted pregnancies in a state of fear and confusion. The new laws often delay essential medical care
Ever since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, there's been a heated debate about abortion laws across the U.S. Texas has particularly strict rules, with no exceptions for rape or incest. Things got even tougher when the court allowed the state to ban emergency abortions, even in h
On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court decided not to delay a new rule from the federal government targeting carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. This rule was challenged by many states, mostly led by Republicans, and several industry groups. They asked the court to stop the Environmen
Imagine serving your time, completing your sentence, and then being told you can't vote. That was the case in Nebraska until recently. The state's top court just said former felons can vote right after their sentence ends. This is a big deal because Nebraska used to make people wait two years before
Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful movie producer, is in a legal battle. Prosecutors in New York want to combine his two sex crime cases into one trial. They argue that it's more efficient and saves resources. Weinstein's lawyers, however, disagree. They say the prosecutors are trying to sneak in n
The Supreme Court might take a look at two cases that could potentially remove limits on how close protesters can get to people at abortion clinics and other healthcare facilities. These cases argue that the buffer zones around clinics and the bubble zones around individuals violate the First Amendm
John Ragano, a member of the Bonanno crime family, was found guilty of extortion. This 62-year-old, nicknamed "The Maniac," was recorded threatening Vincent Martino, a former mob associate who owed him $150,000. In the recording, Ragano demanded Martino strip naked to check for a wire before threate
New York prosecutors have a plan: they want to merge Harvey Weinstein's two sex crime cases into one big trial. This move has Weinstein's lawyers on edge, saying it's not fair. Weinstein is already facing retrial for two older charges after his 2020 conviction was thrown out. Now, he's also accused
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a well-known hip-hop artist, faces serious legal troubles. His attorneys recently filed a motion in a New York court, expressing concerns that the government leaked a damaging video to the media. This video, from 2016, shows Combs in a controversial encounter with his ex-girlfrie
