Chief Justice Says Intimidation and Violence Threaten Judicial Independence
But John Roberts’s year-end report remains silent on Supreme Court ethics.
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In year-end report, chief justice defends judiciary’s independence
At the end of an eventful year at the Supreme Court that included a ruling giving former President Donald Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution for his conduct while in office, reporting that ...
Judge rules against D.C. in long-running suit from nursing home residents
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the District violated the Americans with Disabilities Act after failing to quickly move ...
Man convicted for 1984 Beverly fire that killed 15 granted new trial; DA to appeal
A 1984 fire at a rooming house in Beverly lead to the conviction of James Carver. He has always maintained his innocence.
Chief Justice Roberts warns of threats to judges in year-end report
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. presented an annual year-end report on the state of the judiciary. Supreme Court Chief ...
Chief Justice Roberts condemns elected officials for intimidating judges
Chief Justice John Roberts condemned elected officials who have intimidated judges and defied court rulings, highlighting ...
Judge denies Independence Towers tenants’ request to join lawsuit against building’s owner
We are disappointed the court did not grant our motion, but tenants remain committed to fighting for their homes,” said Justin Stein, a KC Tenants organizer.
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Jimmy Carter named four N.J. District Court Judges and a U.S. Attorney. Here’s how the process went
During his four years in the White House, Jimmy Carter nominated four U.S. District Court Judges and a U.S. Attorney in New ...
California quietly ended single family zoning, allowing four homes per lot
California quietly doubled down on its termination of single family zoning, ending loopholes that allowed municipalities to ...
Political figures dominated courtroom coverage in 2024. Here’s where their cases stand.
It marked the first criminal conviction of a former president and the first criminal conviction of a sitting president’s ...
Balance of power uncertain as Minnesota Legislature readies for 2025 session following death of lawmaker, court challenge
The balance of power is uncertain in the Legislature following the death of a state senator and a court challenge for a House seat, which will prompt special elections two weeks after session begins.
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Fire crews battle house fire in Franklin County
Crews are fighting a house fire in Franklin County this afternoon. The fire is on the 800 block of Silom Road in Greene Township. Smoke was showing from two sides of the house as firefighters arrived.