Courts & Law

The Supreme Court member connected her strives for justice to religious tradition.

The city says its options are restricted by state laws. Advocates say that’s a bad excuse.

A Philadelphia man accused of shooting six police officers in a standoff over the summer will stand trial on a slew of charges including attempted murder.

Critics say applicants to fill judicial vacancies and their qualifications should be posted online for public review.

Four jurors who voted to convict Frank Nucera Jr. of lying to the FBI say they were pressured to do so for fear of being called racist.

Pennsylvania's lawsuit consolidated claims by various government agencies and labor unions.

The poultry processor has reached a deal with Delaware environmental regulators to settle violations at its wastewater treatment facility.

They now likely have a legal path to staying in the U.S.

Wells Fargo Bank and the City of Philadelphia have settled a 2017 lawsuit brought by the city over the bank’s alleged discriminatory lending practices.

John Fitisemanu woke up early Friday morning, got dressed and finally completed one of the tasks on a more than 20-year-old to-do list: He registered to vote.

Officials from states with strong gun restrictions have called for stricter firearm control in places with weaker laws to thwart traffickers.

The latest lawsuit claims 11 violations of Pa.’s state constitution and election code.

After seven people left an Energy Transfer construction site, their car was pulled over. One occupant was pulled out of the back seat and cuffed.

Firefighters Christopher Leach, Ardythe Hope and Jerry Fickes died after the floor collapsed and they tumbled into the burning basement on Sept. 24, 2016.

Psychiatry, public health and law enforcement leaders — including Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner — are taking a “not if, but when” approach.