Courts & Law
Trump loses effort to block 2 California immigration laws
The U.S. government sued the state in March as part of a broader effort to crack down on sanctuary jurisdictions.
6 years ago
Clergy argue against quick release of child sex abuse report
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro argued the report should not be delayed, calling it a matter of exceptional public interest.
6 years ago
3 more Supreme Court candidates meet with Trump
Trump has said he'll choose his nominee from a list of 25 candidates vetted by conservative groups.
6 years ago
Migrant parents face major obstacles before they can regain custody of their children
A week ago, Yeni Gonzalez was in an immigration detention center in Arizona more than 2,000 miles from her children.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania district attorneys square off against death penalty opponents
A new report offers recommendations to improve how Pennsylvania handles its death penalty — including providing public funding for indigent defense.
6 years ago
Federal court rules fracking advocates will get their day in court
Wayne County group: Delaware River Basin Commission lacks authority to block drilling
6 years ago
Pa. measure on child abuse attracts attacks amid legislative uncertainty
A proposal to retroactively extend the statute of limitations in child abuse cases in Pa. is getting renewed blowback from national Catholic organizations.
6 years ago
Man allegedly steals boat, crashes at recently renovated bayfront park
6 years ago
Trump interviewing potential candidates for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump has interviewed four prospective justices and plans to meet with a few more as his White House aggressively mobilizes to select a replacement.
6 years ago
Second Liberian man convicted in U.S. immigration fraud case
Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu was found guilty of perjury, immigration fraud and other charges after a three-week trial in federal court in Philadelphia
6 years ago
Malpractice insurer sues PA for the third time in three years
Gov. Tom Wolf and legislative leaders are being sued in federal court over a budget provision to fold a medical malpractice insurer and its assets into the state Insurance.
6 years ago
Federal judge orders administration to end arbitrary detention of asylum-seekers
It is a legal setback for the Trump administration's immigration policies.
6 years ago
FBI terror suspect allegedly planned to attack Philly on Labor Day
During Pitts’ last meeting with the undercover agent on Sunday, Pitts also discussed his interest in planning a future attack in Philadelphia, where he once lived.
6 years ago
Bystanders to fatal overdoses increasingly becoming criminal defendants
More and more, trouble is following fellow drug users, friends and relatives of those dying from overdoses.
6 years ago
A lifetime investment: Big money pours into Supreme Court battle
President Trump hasn't yet nominated a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, but the fight over confirming that nominee began the day Kennedy gave notice.
6 years ago