Courts & Law
Heavily criticized Pa. veterans’ home sued over COVID-19 outbreak
The lapses put 128 of the facility’s 154 residents in “immediate jeopardy,” according to the Health Department.
6 years ago
Federal judge orders Philly to test all staff and prisoners at city jails
The prison system has never tested all of its staff for COVID-19. Officials pledge to release the results in January.
6 years ago
Family that became symbol of ‘sanctuary’ movement in Philly returns home
The Thompson family spent two years in “sanctuary” to avoid deportation. Reversing course, ICE now says they can stay in the country.
6 years ago
N.J. updates police use-of-force policy for first time in two decades
The statewide policy — which was last updated two decades ago — will emphasize de-escalation techniques and prohibit officers from using force except as a last resort.
6 years ago
High court rules challenge to Trump census plan is premature
The three liberal justices dissented, saying the effort to exclude people in the country from the population for divvying up House seats is unlawful.
6 years ago
An incarcerated man died of the coronavirus, but Pa. corrections never told his family
State corrections officials say they are following the law in protecting medical information, but family and advocates contend they could do more when prisoners get sick.
6 years ago
N.J. lawmakers approve bill regulating new recreational marijuana market
After years of false starts, the New Jersey Legislature on Thursday passed a bill to set up the state’s budding recreational marijuana market.
6 years ago
Delaware man among six indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Investigators say the plot by the anti-government extremists was because they were angry over her coronavirus policies.
6 years ago
Justices turn down request to replace Abu-Jamal prosecutors
A divided court denied the request by Maureen Faulkner, the widow of slain Officer Daniel Faulkner, to disqualify the Philly DA's from continuing to work on the matter.
6 years ago
‘They make the public safer’: Upper Darby police to wear body cameras in 2021
In an attempt to further criminal justice reform efforts, township officials have secured federal funding to equip its officers with the cameras.
6 years ago
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Philadelphia trial lawyer Joe Oxman about COVID-19’s effect on the legal system in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Listen 5:48Agency homing in on social media companies’ data collection
The Federal Trade Commission’s action announced Monday goes to the heart of the tech industry’s lucrative business model.
6 years ago
DOJ probe of Catholic church abuse goes quiet 2 years later
As U.S. Attorney William McSwain's tenure likely nears its end with Biden set to take office next month, there’s no sign that any sweeping church indictment is afoot.
6 years ago
Mass bailout at city jails frees 17 people, fewer than nonprofit group hoped for
Because of rising COVID-19 cases in the prison facilities, the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund had hoped to free 20 to 30 people incarcerated pretrial.
6 years ago
After Supreme Court defeat, Trump’s backers in Congress are quiet on what comes next
The president vowed to "fight on" after the nation's highest court tossed a Texas lawsuit challenging the election results. The reaction from his allies has been subdued.
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