Courts & Law
U.S. appeals court: Trump ‘sanctuary cities’ order is illegal
In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that the order exceeded the president's authority.
6 years ago
Charges reduced against Philly man in fatal stabbing
Bail is set at $150,000, and Michael White will have to put down 10 percent of that amount to be released on house arrest while he awaits trial.
6 years ago
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh’s gun views are clear
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh believes the Constitution limits how far the government can go to restrict gun use to prevent crime.
6 years ago
N.J. high court bars longtime behavioral theory from child sexual abuse cases
Some psychologists say the ruling could hurt kids who allege sexual abuse.
6 years ago
Listen 5:18Penn State frat member gets house arrest over pledge death
The first member of a PSU frat to plead guilty in connection with the death of a pledge was sentenced to three months' house arrest.
6 years ago
Good Samaritan rescues caged dog from rising tide at Jersey Shore
Authorities are trying to find the person who left a young pit bull to drown in a cage at water's edge in a rising tide.
6 years ago
Jury is seated as Manafort trial begins, ushering in new phase in Mueller probe
Lawyers working for special counsel Robert Mueller plan to call witnesses they say demonstrate where Manafort spent his allegedly ill-gotten gains
6 years ago
N.J., Pa. join effort to block online instructions for 3D-printed guns
As of Monday evening, officials said, 1,000 people have already downloaded blueprints for AR-15 rifles.
6 years ago
Listen 2:24Judge 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