In recent elections, two more women have joined the ranks of U. S. governors. By January, 14 states will have female leaders at the helm. But is this progress or just a drop in the bucket? The journey of women in politics has been long and bumpy. In 1974, Ella Grasso made history as the first woman
A federal judge has ruled that Texas public schools must remove displays of the Ten Commandments from their classrooms. This decision comes after a state law was deemed unconstitutional. The law required these displays, but the judge said it goes against the U. S. Constitution's separation of church
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad
A recent court decision has given Meta a big win. The judge said Meta did not break any laws when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp. This ruling is important because it shows how hard it is to challenge big tech companies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tried to prove that Meta was acting unfair
Charles Canady, a well-known Florida Supreme Court Justice, is stepping into a new position. He will lead the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida (UF). This move comes after interim director Robert Ingram's one-year term wraps up. Canady brings a wealth of
AI judges are now used to rate other AI systems. This is helpful, but it's not perfect. The judges can be biased and inconsistent. Past studies have tried to measure how reliable these AI judges are. But they often miss the mark. They don't explain their metrics well. They also don't tackle the issu
In a move that has stirred controversy, a federal judge in Chicago has ordered the release of around 600 migrants detained during a recent ICE operation. The judge, Jeffrey Cummings, decided that these individuals could be freed on a bond of $1, 500, provided they have no criminal history or previou
In a federal courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia, a heated debate is unfolding. The focus? The legitimacy of the prosecutor who brought charges against two high-profile figures: former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Their legal teams are arguing that the prosecut
In Washington, DC, a battle is brewing over crime and justice. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney, is pushing for tougher laws, especially for young offenders. She believes the city's current laws are too lenient. For example, a 19-year-old with a gun who shoots someone might only get probation, not jai
A woman from Texas has been given a 27-month prison sentence for leaving a threatening voicemail. The call was directed at a federal judge who handled a case involving former President Donald Trump. The judge, Tanya Chutkan, was overseeing a case that was later dismissed. The woman, Abigail Jo Shry,
