Courts & Law

The judges cited Dr. Seuss' The Lorax: "We trust the United States Forest Service to 'speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.'"

A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling Friday declaring the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, apparently setting the stage for a Supreme Court hearing.

Johnny Bobbitt will be released and live in his apartment in Philadelphia, subject to electronic monitoring.

Pennsylvania has a moratorium on executions, but the report from the Death Penalty Information Center finds prosecutors are driving a drop in death sentences.

The PennEast Pipeline Co. can take private land through eminent domain to build a natural gas pipeline, a New Jersey federal judge ruled on Friday.

“I’m so sorry to Bianca’s family. I’d do anything to give her back,” killer tells court.

Schools, hospitals and places of worship have been off-limits to federal immigration officers. Now, a group of judges is asking ICE to add courthouses to the list.

Open municipal court warrants and unpaid fines can cause offenders to lose driving privileges or fail a background check conducted by an employer or a landlord.

The algorithm is supposed to make the criminal sentencing in Pa. fairer. Critics say it will exacerbate inequities.

The case stems from the district's 2016 decision to boost taxes despite having cash reserves.

"Somewhere along the way Mr. Cohen appears to have lost his moral compass," the judge said. "As a lawyer, Mr. Cohen should have known better."

They've also asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court this month to release the 81-year-old disgraced comedian from a state prison near Philadelphia while the appeal proceeds.

A suit brought by seven residents fails on all four requirements.

The lawsuit filed by The Institute for Justice argues the requirement creates employment barriers for ex-offenders.

Civil asset forfeitures tends to happen more often in cities and towns in New Jersey with higher minority populations