
Courts & Law
Court blocks Pennsylvania’s carbon emissions plan
The court granted a preliminary injunction that prohibits the Wolf administration from “implementing, administering, or enforcing” the carbon-pricing policy.
3 years ago
Appeals court: Congress can see some Trump financial records
Friday’s decision from the federal appeals court in Washington almost certainly won’t be the last word in the legal fight that began in 2019.
3 years ago
Officer who killed Tamir Rice quickly leaves new police job in Pa.
Tioga Borough council President Steve Hazlett says Timothy Loehmann left the position Thursday without having worked a single shift.
3 years ago
Chauvin gets 21 years for violating Floyd’s civil rights
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
3 years ago
Appeals arguments heard on immigrants brought to U.S. as kids
Advocates are hoping a federal appeals court will uphold an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as kids.
3 years ago
Biden tells Griner’s wife he’s working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, comes after Brittney Griner wrote Biden a letter on Monday.
3 years ago
Philly public defenders, staff to get pay raise
Almost $6 million will be split among attorneys and support staff in an effort to gain pay parity with prosecutors.
3 years ago
Highland Park parade shooting suspect bought guns legally despite threats
Authorities said the purchases were allowed even though police were called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide.
3 years ago
In light of EPA court ruling, new focus on states’ power
Eighteen states have set 100% clean energy goals, according to the U.S. Climate Alliance, and they represent 42% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
3 years ago
‘Revolutionary’ high court term on abortion, guns and more
In its first full term together, the court’s conservative majority ruled on abortion, guns, and religion, and limited the government's regulatory powers.
3 years ago
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that had given some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
3 years ago
WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court
The Phoenix Mercury center and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
3 years ago
Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, guilty of misconduct
Jurors on Friday acquitted McGuiness of felony theft and intimidation charges. But they found her guilty of conflict of interest official misconduct.
3 years ago
A consequential Supreme Court term ends
With the end the Supreme Court's controversial term, we look at decisions overshadowed by the abortion ruling and where the Court's conservative majority is heading.
Air Date: July 1, 2022 12:00 am
Listen 49:00Supreme Court: Biden properly ended Trump-era asylum policy
The justices' 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump.
3 years ago