
Courts & Law
Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot under Constitution’s insurrection clause
The decision marked the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
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Suspect believed to be Fairmount Park rapist now in police custody: Sources
Additional details about the suspect's identity have not yet been released.
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Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and ‘iconic jurist’ as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts
The rancher’s daughter was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and came to wield considerable influence on the nine-member court.
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Krasner attacks new law that allows AG to take over SEPTA cases
The new law allows the state AG to take over investigation and prosecution of crimes committed within SEPTA.
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Philadelphia’s ski mask ban becomes law. Here’s what you need to know
"Safety is important, but there is no evidence to suggest ski masks cause or encourage violent crime," said Solomon Worlds, of the Philadelphia ACLU.
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Pa. Supreme Court to weigh in on Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure
The court intervention is the latest development amid an ongoing saga to sell the largest hospital system in Delaware County.
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Listen 1:10Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump
The charge refers to the disruption of Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory over Trump.
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Hunter Biden defies congressional subpoena to appear privately for deposition with GOP investigators
Biden insisted outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday that he will only testify in public.
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3 gun dealers sued by New Jersey attorney general, who says they violated state law
Two of the suits involve Pennsylvania-based companies and one involves a New Jersey firm.
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SEPTA police could soon strike if a new contract isn’t reached
In November, FOTP rejected an offer from SETPA that would’ve increased wages by 13% over three years and included a $3,000 signing bonus.
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Delaware Supreme Court says out-of-state convictions don’t bar expungement of in-state offenses
The case involves a 2019 law that expanded eligibility for expungement of criminal records.
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Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store
The unanimous verdictcame after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play store.
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Special counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
A federal judge ruled the case could go forward, but the Republican former president signaled he would ask the federal appeals court in Washington to reverse that outcome.
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A group of Philly teens is fighting for juvenile justice reform. Their demands reveal cracks in a system they say is allowing gun violence to thrive.
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New Jersey man formally sentenced to 8 years in prison after racist rant went viral
Edward Mathews sparked outrage in his Mount Laurel community.
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