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South Carolina Supreme Court Permanently Blocks State’s Abortion Ban
The decision means patients can receive legal abortion care until up to 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Law Giving “Personhood” Rights to Fertilized Eggs
The 2021 law crafted by Republican legislators classifies fetuses, embryos and fertilized eggs as "people."
A Court Decision Against Marjorie Taylor Greene May Only Embolden Her Base
Far right politicians like David Perdue and Donald Trump are already feeding off backlash generated by Greene’s case.
Activists Are Using the “Climate Necessity Defense” in Court — and Winning
An upcoming court appeal is attempting to challenge the branding of Water and Land Protectors as eco-terrorists.
The Jury Selection Process Is Rigged in Favor of White Supremacy
Racial discrimination in cases like the Arbery murder trial reflect the everyday reality of the criminal legal system.
We Have to Stop Limiting Our Focus to Courts in the Defense of Abortion Rights
We can't solely rely on legal strategies to defend our rights.
McConnell Is Stacking the Courts and Using Voter Suppression to Maintain Power
Mitch McConnell has established himself as the U.S.’s most dangerous practitioner of might-is-right politics.
Biden’s First Immigration Court Picks Are All Judges Selected Under Trump
The judges, who decide whether to deport migrants, all received conditional offers under the previous administration.
Republicans Ready Battle for State-Level Court Takeovers in Texas
A judicial reform proposal backed by big business in Texas could further GOP domination of state courts.
As More Red States Legalize Marijuana, Some Officials Try to Stymie Efforts
Some marijuana opponents are turning to the courts and local officials to undo, or at least defang, the measures.