Courts & Law
Judge named to sort out redactions in clergy abuse report
The judge who presided over Jerry Sandusky's child molestation trial will determine what can be made public in a grand jury's report into child sexual abuse in 6 Pa. dioceses.
6 years ago
For local cops in Germany, no talk of ‘sanctuary cities’
Unlike in the U.S., asylum claims in Germany are handled by state-level authorities — and when someone is ordered deported, enforcement usually falls to local police.
6 years ago
Senators spar on access to Kavanaugh’s staff secretary work
Democrats want to see records from the time, portraying the potentially millions of documents as vital to understanding his approach to the law.
6 years ago
Judge to appoint special monitor to oversee detention facilities
The parties have until Aug. 10 to agree on a proposed monitor.
6 years ago
Redacted version of clergy abuse report will be made public, court orders
The report's slated to be out as soon as August 8, and by August 14 at the latest.
6 years ago
Lawyers criticize Pa. AG Shapiro’s appeal to Pope Francis in abuse probe
Attorney General Josh Shapiro sent a letter to the pope Wednesday asking him to intervene.
6 years ago
Pa. prepares to sue over expected Trump vehicle emission changes
State Attorney General Josh Shapiro said if emissions standards are indeed rolled back, he plans to file suit against the federal government.
6 years ago
Philadelphia man arrested in sexual assaults, armed robberies
He's suspected in the sexual assaults of three women earlier this month near Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park
6 years ago
After parking lot shooting, Florida’s ‘stand your ground’ law scrutinized again
Under Florida's stand your ground law, a person in fear for his or her life is justified in using deadly force to stop an attack.
6 years ago
Sports apparel company with Philly tie accused of racial discrimination
The federal complaint accuses the company of harassing and retaliating against a longtime employee because he is black — and favoring white employees over black employees.
6 years ago
Government unable to track hundreds of parents it separated from their children
As many as 463 parents may have been deported or have voluntarily left the U.S. without their children
6 years ago
Sessions laughs at “Lock Her Up” chant at DC speech
Attorney General Jeff Sessions laughed at a "Lock Her Up" chant and repeated the words during a speech Tuesday at a high school leadership summit.
6 years ago
More city money for anti-eviction efforts brings expanded access to legal services for tenants
In eviction cases, research has found, the vast majority of tenants do not have access to lawyers, while the vast majority of landlords do.
6 years ago
ICE contracts with local governments can be ended quickly
Typically, all it takes is 30 to 120 days notice to terminate these agreements. ICE's contract with Philadelphia can be called off with just 30 days notice.
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