Courts & Law

In Maryland, a recent request to remove guns ended with a man's death.

The decision risks throwing the nation's health care system into turmoil should it be upheld on appeal.

Federal judge grants eminent domain in New Jersey, but pipeline company must still meet many environmental standards.

Requirements for a cosmetology license in Pennsylvania include having "good moral character," which can disqualify even those who say they've turned their lives around.

Carson Wentz's back injury will sideline him for Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Rams.

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.