Law

Called the Equality Act, the bill is a top priority of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who said it will bring the nation "closer to equal liberty and justice for all."

We discuss the stringent anti-abortion bills passing in statehouses around the country, how they could impact women's health and the challenge they pose to Roe v, Wade.

A measure to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey fizzled out Wednesday when the state Senate president said he would instead look to voters next year.

Governor Tom Wolf has said he will veto the measure if the Senate passes it to him.

Gym introduced a bill on Thursday that would guarantee free legal representation for renters under 200 percent of federal poverty guideline, or $33,820 for a household of two.

The sweeping new regulations are Francis' latest effort to combat sexual abuse involving the Church, a long-running and painful issue that has cast a shadow on his papacy.

Opponents say they fear abridgement of their Second Amendment rights; supporters say they fear another mass shooting. Lawmakers may send three proposals to full Senate.

Under a lengthy proposal the CFPB released Tuesday, debt collectors could also email and text borrowers as much as they want. Consumer advocates and creditors have concerns.

Phil Murphy signed the bill Friday, which codifies in law the state's public trust doctrine — meaning that waterways including the ocean, bays and rivers, are common property.

Eight sections of Philadelphia will be no-go zones for medical marijuana under legislation passed by City Council on Thursday.

We discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday about the Mueller report and whether he mishandled it.

The American Psychiatric Association says ethical practitioners shouldn't try to change someone's sexuality because of their responsibility to do no harm.

Sen. Bob Casey pushes to end ‘boyfriend loophole’ in lapsed law; the NRA fears it will be applied too broadly and could unfairly strip people of their right to own a firearm.

The Mueller Report itself didn't find criminal charges against Trump, but it did include information that raises questions about the constitutionality of Trump’s actions.

The bill raises questions about a potentially dangerous practice, although it's unclear how common it is.