Courts & Law

The high court’s action will keep the documents out of congressional hands at least until the case is resolved, which is not likely to happen before 2021.

Jose de Marco sent the funerary wreath to Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy after a man died of coronavirus in a city homeless shelter.

Terrance Lewis’ legal victory comes just over one year after a Philly judge overturned his conviction. He was freed from prison after 21 years.

The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki said he will amend the city’s budget to provide nearly $1 million to start the city’s police body camera program.

A Pennsylvania man is suing a handful of retired state police investigators and officials alleging malicious prosecution after he spent most of his childhood in prison.

McClain's name is among those used as a rallying cry during nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality.

Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to sign a bill this week advocates say will help people with criminal records get better jobs by obtaining professional licenses.

Wilmington Trust is the only financial institution to be criminally charged in connection with the federal bank bailout program.

Activists from all over New Jersey came to Trenton calling on the state to implement reforms to police departments.

Face coverings have been shown to be an effective tool in fighting the pandemic’s spread.

The civilian Police Advisory Commission says it’s been stonewalled trying to investigate.

Despite making up 22% of the population, Black people make up nearly half of those shot by Del. police. Now, the state’s AG wants to change the use-of-force law.

The decision is likely to play a significant role in the upcoming election. Polling data shows a hefty majority of the public approve of the right to abortion.

The killing of Ahmaud Arbery prompted calls for the state to pass a hate crimes law. Until Friday, Georgia had been one of just four states without one on the books.