Courts & Law
Kavanaugh’s civil rights views studied ahead of confirmation
Civil rights organizations that have been combing through Kavanaugh's 300-plus decisions during 12 years as a federal appeals court judge.
6 years ago
As Philly ends ICE deal, immigrant advocacy group works to monitor law enforcement
Pressure from protesters calling for an end of ICE and meetings with activists helped convince Mayor Jim Kenney to end the arrangement.
6 years ago
Nonbelievers win suit over Pennsylvania House prayer policy
A federal judge has halted the Pa. House policy banning people who don't believe in God from giving the invocations made at the start of each day.
6 years ago
Deadline passes for N.J. couple to turn over cash meant for homeless Philly man
6 years ago
Official: Long lockdowns can ratchet up tension among prisoners
When a facility goes into lockdown, it usually means the few freedoms inmates have go away.
6 years ago
Massage Envy facing more allegations of sexual harassment, assault in N.J.
A suit's been filed on behalf of four who claim they were molested in New Jersey Massage Envy facilities.
6 years ago
Couple ordered to turn over funds raised for homeless man
McClure and D'Amico have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or misusing any of the money.
6 years ago
NFL arbitrator moves Colin Kaepernick’s ‘collusion’ grievance to formal hearing
Kaepernick’s allegation that the NFL colluded to deny him a contract as punishment for his lead role in player protests will get a formal hearing.
6 years ago
Decision on Abu-Jamal’s right to file new appeal in murder conviction must wait
Supporters hope Mumia Abu-Jamal will get a new trial in the murder of Philadelphia police Officer Daniel Faulkner due to what they say is a prosecutorial conflict of interest
6 years ago
Trump administration backs Asian-Americans in Harvard case
DOJ: the school has failed to demonstrate that it does not discriminate on the basis of race.
6 years ago
DOJ’s Rosenstein: If Philly opens injection site, U.S. crackdown will be swift
Demonstrators press city officials to move on supervised injection site to decrease overdose death toll.
6 years ago
Listen 4:35With Vatican in turmoil over abuse allegations, questions remain about what Pope knew
For centuries, the words "Vatican" and "intrigue" have gone hand in hand.
6 years ago
Delaware police kill paraplegic suspect during raid; cousin calls shooting ‘unjust’
6 years ago
NFL linebacker Mychal Kendricks charged with insider trading
Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks has been charged with using insider trading tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits.
6 years ago
Listen 2:48N.J. AG says municipal prosecutors have latitude in marijuana cases, but rules out decriminalization
New Jersey’s top law enforcement officer is warning municipal prosecutors that they cannot unilaterally decriminalize marijuana possession in their city or town.
6 years ago
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