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Why The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Abortion Case Is Different
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Federal courts, including the Supreme Court, handle many important and controversial cases. As just one example, lawsuits challenging abortion rights are...
Fast Facts: Biden's Short List to Replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
After more than 27 years of service on the nation's highest court, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement last week. He plans to step...
More Cities and States Eyeing 'Ghost Gun' Crackdowns
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Ghost guns are firearms that you can assemble at home, either from parts and kits purchased online or via a 3D printer. They shoot just like traditional...
What Does the Future Hold for a Federal Voting Rights Bill?
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
The most recent Democratic-backed voting rights plan in Congress combined two pre-existing bills: The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom...
A Religious Flag Flap in Boston ... and Other Legal News You May Have Missed
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
The City of Boston appears to be headed for defeat over its refusal to allow a private Christian organization to raise a flag at City Hall. The U.S. Supreme...
Why Was Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted?
By Andrew Leonatti | Last updated on
After several days of jury deliberation, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty last week of murdering two people and injuring another during racial justice...