A federal judge in Kentucky has struck down nationwide rules put forward by President Biden’s administration that aimed to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in education. The 1, 500-page regulation, which extended Title IX’s scope to cover gender identity and sexual orientation, was found
A U. S. District Judge, Aileen Cannon, has been making some unusual decisions favoring former President Donald Trump. Her latest? She blocked the Justice Department from releasing a special counsel's report about Trump's potential crimes. The problem? Some say her actions are illegal. She doesn't ha
Do you ever wonder why a 5-year-old girl was placed with a father who had a history of violent crimes? This is the question that has been nagging at us since Harmony Montgomery's tragic death. The highest court in Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), is about to hear a case that could sh
A judge in New York has made a significant ruling in Donald Trump's hush money case. The judge, Juan Merchan, said that Trump's election win doesn't change the fact that he should be sentenced. In an 18-page decision, Merchan explained his reasons. One key point is that a president-elect isn't immun
The head of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, just put out a message that’s big news. He’s worried about officials from both sides of the political game talking about ignoring court rulings. Roberts says this is pretty dangerous and that everyone needs to respect the court’s decisions. He didn’t name
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man accused of shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in a legal quandary. He faces federal murder and stalking charges, as well as state murder and terrorism charges in New York and Pennsylvania. The internet is buzzing with claims that the judge handling hi
Jimmy Carter is often remembered for his presidency's challenges. But he also made a significant mark on the judicial system. He didn’t appoint a Supreme Court justice, but he did nominate Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the D. C. Circuit Court. This led to a remarkable judicial legacy. Carter grew up in rur
Ever wondered how our minds estimate our memory strength? Researchers took a closer look at this with a study on anchoring information. They had two main ideas: the "glass half full/empty" view, where anchors change how sure we feel about our memory, and the "scale shift" view, where anchors mess up
In a significant move, the Senate confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Biden right before the deadline. This was a record-breaking accomplishment, surpassing the number of judges confirmed during the first Trump term. This effort was part of Democrats' plan to reshape the federal
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing new scrutiny. A report by Democratic senators reveals he took more luxury trips and received gifts from wealthy supporters in 2021, but didn't report them. These trips include a private jet flight to the Adirondacks and a yacht trip to New York City, a
