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John Roberts's mission impossible for the Supreme CourtChief Justice John Roberts has spoken of wanting to make the Supreme Court less political. That could be needed in the year ahead.聽
ICC prosecutors: US forces may have committed war crimesProsecutors said they will decide "imminently" whether to seek authorization to open a full-scale investigation in Afghanistan that could lead to war crimes charges.
Trump to deport 2-3 million immigrants: A shift in practice or just tone?Under the Obama administration, more than 2.5 million undocumented immigrants have been deported. But immigration experts point to Trump's message, not the raw numbers.聽
Why are some police concerned about 'ghost guns'?Homemade guns don't require serial numbers, and owners don't need licenses to build them. As the DIY market grows, some have called for additional regulations. Others say there are bigger gun problems to tackle.
Trump University asks for trial delay until after inaugurationTrump's lawyer is arguing that the president-elect needs to devote all his time to the White House transition. Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who is overseeing the lawsuit, is reluctant to delay the six-year-old case.聽
Ray Tensing trial: Ohio judge declares mistrial in police shooting caseThe jury deadlocked in the case of a white former police officer, Ray Tensing, charged with murder in the fatal traffic stop shooting of an unarmed black motorist,聽Sam DuBose.
Are major shifts in store for a Trump-era Justice Department?Many wonder whether civil rights efforts that helped define the Obama administration's Justice Department could see setbacks during Trump's presidency.聽
Will Trump spend his first 100 days in the White House 鈥� or in court?There are around 75 open court cases involving President-elect Donald Trump and his businesses. These legal matters may disrupt the Trump team's progress during the transition and first 100 days in office.
What Trump's win could mean for US Supreme CourtPresident-elect Donald Trump could have enormous sway over several cases currently before the Supreme Court, as well as the make up of the high court.
Supreme Court confronts racial impact of predatory loans in financial crisisThe Fair Housing Act has led to progress in rooting out racial discrimination. Now, a Supreme Court case touches on whether it is legal for cities to expand the FHA by suing banks.聽
First LookJanet Reno: First female attorney general and a legacy of independenceWhile the former attorney general faced criticism for controversies that include the raid of the Branch Davidian compound and seizure of Eli谩n Gonz谩lez, she was also known for her staunch independence.
First LookDylann Roof trial: Jury selection in a death penalty caseProsecutors and the defense begin selecting 12 jurors out of a potential pool of 512 on Monday. Those seated will decide whether Dylann聽Roof's alleged hate crimes warrant punishment by the death penalty or life in prison.
President Obama鈥檚 944 commutations: Why he鈥檚 releasing prisonersPresident Obama's commutations are part of an effort to reform the United States' criminal justice system, from mandatory minimum sentencing to re-entry programs for released prisoners.聽
Kala Brown found alive in South Carolina storage containerKala Brown and her boyfriend disappeared two months ago. She was found 'chained up like a dog' in a dark storage container on a 100-acre South Carolina property.
Why Kim Davis is being sued to pay gay, straight couples' legal feesKim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses because of her religious beliefs, is being asked by those couples to pay the legal fees for the court proceedings that followed.聽
Bridgegate: Two Christie aides found guilty of creating epic traffic jamTwo former aides to Gov.聽Chris聽Christie聽were convicted Friday of creating a four-day traffic jam at the George Washington Bridge for what prosecutors say was political revenge.
First LookAlabama death row inmate gets seventh stay of execution: Why now?The US Supreme Court did not give a reason for the stay, which it ordered on Thursday. Thomas Arthur's lawyers have been fighting the use of a controversial execution drug.
First LookPenn State fined record $2.4 million for handling of Sandusky abuse claimsThe government levied the fine under the Clery Act, saying that Penn State failed to be sufficiently open about campus safety issues.
Obama expresses support for native Americans in pipeline clashIn an interview with social media news organization NowThis, the president called for peace and restraint on both sides. He also said that the US Army Corps of Engineers is looking into alternative paths for the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Is the cash bail system rigged against the poor? Reform movement swells.Officials in San Francisco have backed a lawsuit against their own city that claims its cash bail system is discriminatory. As the bail reform movement grows, advocates are seeking to eradicate the monetary system entirely.聽
