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Judge partially ends historic Flores agreement that protects migrant children

A federal judge agreed with the Biden administration that Texas and Florida have made it impossible for the federal government to abide by some of the provision of the 1997 agreement.

Eagles co-founder sues collectors over ‘Hotel California’ lyrics ownership

Federal prosecutors took the same collectors to court in February for possessing the reportedly-stolen album lyrics, but abruptly dropped the case mid-trial.

After scathing Kagan dissent, experts warn of fallout from Chevron overturn

Experts predict more litigation and less legislation in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a landmark precedent behind administrative law.

Arizona appeals court partially blocks campaign finance law 

A provision preventing the Legislature from enforcing a voting law violates the separation of powers doctrine of the state constitution, a three-judge panel found.

Iowa Supreme Court upholds six-week abortion ban

Iowa's so-called fetal heartbeat statute, which blocks abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, is "rationally related to the state’s legitimate interest in protecting unborn life," the state's high court found.

Supreme Court puts high bar on felony obstruction charges for Jan. 6 rioters

The justices will force the Justice Department to jump through more hoops to pursue felony obstruction charges against rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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