Policy & Law — Archive
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Rochester Resident Says Federal Officers Warned Him After Email Critical Of ICE
A second upstate New York resident reports federal agents visiting his home over speech protected by the First Amendment, according to his attorney.
Hawaii Displays Historic Photos of Martin Luther King Jr. Wearing Flower Lei From 1965 Selma March
The exhibit, featuring previously unpublished images from a Civil Rights photographer's collection, runs through July 7 at the state Capitol in Honolulu.
Justice Thomas Calls Transgender Language a 'Lie' in Concurring Opinion
The conservative justice's opinion came in a case upholding bans on transgender athletes in women's sports, with three liberal justices dissenting.
GOP's Lawler Says Birth Tourism Should Be Addressed by Congress, Not Executive Action
New York Republican was among several GOP officials who broke with Trump after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that birthright citizenship is protected by the 14th Amendment.
Avila Chevalier Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Deleted Posts Praising Communist Ideology
The DSA-backed candidate defeated incumbent Rep. Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District primary despite resurfaced social media posts.
Thomas: Birthright Decision 'Devalues' American Citizenship
The 91-page dissent from the longest-serving conservative on the bench challenges the majority's reasoning on the 14th Amendment.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Birthright Citizenship Restrictions, Roberts Writes Majority Opinion
The 5-4 ruling invalidates executive action limiting birthright citizenship, with Justice Thomas issuing a 91-page dissent calling the decision a misinterpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Supreme Court Strikes Limits on Party Spending in Federal Elections, Backing GOP Appeal
The 5-4 ruling overturns a federal law more than 50 years old that had capped coordinated spending between political parties and candidates.
Syracuse Wrongful Conviction Case Raises Questions About Criminal Justice Investigations
The 1981 rape conviction of Anthony Broadwater was vacated after prosecutors found the case should never have been brought, while questions remain about whether the actual attacker has evaded justice for nearly five decades.
Far Left Looks for Latest Win in Colorado: Five Things to Watch in the Primaries
Former attorney Melat Kiros challenges 14-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver's 1st Congressional District, with a third candidate, University of Colorado Regent Wanda James, also competing.