Law
The Philly-area televangelist who attempted to broadcast from a pirate ship
Carl McIntire was a conservative talk radio preacher who went toe-to-toe with the FCC.
1 year ago
Why Gun Owners of America keeps winning in Philadelphia, blocking local firearms regulation
“We stopped Mayor Kenney in less than a week, and we will do the same to you,” the group’s Pa. director said after knocking down the rec center ban.
1 year ago
Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.
1 year ago
New Jersey child tax credit signed into law, GOP wants more tax reform
Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris) suggested that lawmakers index tax brackets to account for historic inflation rates.
1 year ago
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in Mar-a-Lago dispute
A three-judge panel last month limited the review to the much larger tranche of non-classified documents.
1 year ago
The Supreme Court will begin a new term with more contentious cases on its docket
The fate of affirmative action programs in college admissions, redistricting, and elections are in the hands of the justices as the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term.
1 year ago
Jurors to begin hearing Jan. 6 Oath Keepers sedition case
They are charged in the most serious case to reach trial yet in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
1 year ago
Montgomery County is holding a free name change clinic to help trans and nonbinary residents
The registration deadline is Monday for LGBTQ residents in Montgomery County to take advantage of a free legal name change clinic on Oct. 15.
1 year ago
Trump at center of Oath Keepers novel defense in Jan. 6 case
The defense team in the Capitol riot trial of the Oath Keepers leader is relying on an unusual strategy with Donald Trump at the center.
1 year ago
Pa. Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer dies
Max Baer, the chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, has died at age 74 only months before he was set to retire.
1 year ago
Justice Jackson makes Supreme Court debut in brief ceremony
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has made her first appearance on the Supreme Court bench in a brief courtroom ceremony three days before the start of the high court’s new term.
1 year ago
Philly care home resident died with paper jammed in windpipe, lawsuit alleges
Cheryl Yewdall died five days after she was found face down with a large paper towel or disinfecting wipe in her windpipe.
2 years ago
In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy
The founder of the Oath Keepers and four others individuals linked to the far-right, anti-government group go on trial Tuesday on seditious conspiracy and other charges stemmi
2 years ago
Telemedicine abortions just got more complicated for health providers
Prescribing medical abortions across state lines is now risky for doctors.
2 years ago
Arizona judge: State can enforce near-total abortion ban
2 years ago