3 h. ago New Law Requires Priests to Break Seal of Confession to Report Child Abuse

The state law, in Washington, applies to all religions but has outraged Catholics in particular. The Justice Department is investigating.

Society

3 h. ago Chief Justice Roberts doubles down on defense of courts as SCOTUS gears up to hear key Trump cases

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts stressed the role of the federal courts in serving as a check on the "excesses of Congress or the executive."

Events

4 h. ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask for more Trump admin officials to testify, possibly from White House

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys asked an Obama-appointed judge to grant at least three more depositions from Homeland Security, State and the Justice Department,

Politics

5 h. ago Trump Withdraws U.S. Attorney Nominee, Whose Extremism Tested Limits for G.O.P. Senators

The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump Drops Nominee for U.S. Attorney, Ed Martin, After Republicans Balk

The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump to Pull Ed Martin’s Nomination as Washington Prosecutor

Trump to Pull Ed Martin’s Nomination as Washington Prosecutor  Bloomberg Law News

Events

6 h. ago Column | Why Sen. Thom Tillis was willing to tank Trump’s D.C. prosecutor pick

Column | Why Sen. Thom Tillis was willing to tank Trump’s D.C. prosecutor pick  The Washington Post

Events

7 h. ago FBI, DOJ Announce Arrest of 200 Alleged Child Sex Predators; 115 Children Rescued

The FBI, led by Kash Patel, and the Department of Justice, led by Pam Bondi, announced on Wednesday the arrest of 200 alleged child sex predators over the last week. The post FBI, DOJ Announce Arrest of 200 Alleged Child Sex Predators; 115 Children Rescued appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

9 h. ago 'Obey the law': Conservative firebrand torches blue state immigration policies amid major lawsuit

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.., criticized Colorado leaders as the state and the city of Denver are currently being sued by the Department of Justice over their immigration policies.

Events

11 h. ago US Chief Justice Roberts underscores defense of judiciary amid Trump's attacks

US Chief Justice Roberts underscores defense of judiciary amid Trump's attacks  Reuters

Events

12 h. ago Australian Greens Humiliated as Chief Loses Seat in Election Wipeout

Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt lost his parliamentary seat Thursday, as final counting from the recent general election concluded and voters showed the arch left-wing politician the door. The post Australian Greens Humiliated as Chief Loses Seat in Election Wipeout appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

13 h. ago He Faced a Possible Prison Term for Assault. Instead, He Was Deported.

Federal agents are rounding up criminal defendants and deporting them before trial. Local prosecutors say the disruptions make communities less safe.

Events

17 h. ago Chief justice touts judicial independence, rejects impeaching judges

Chief justice touts judicial independence, rejects impeaching judges  The Washington Post

Events

19 h. ago Man Is Charged With Federal Hate Crimes in Assaults on Jewish Protesters

Tarek Bazrouk, 20, on three occasions kicked and punched Jewish protesters who were wearing religious attire or carrying Israeli flags at demonstrations in Manhattan, prosecutors said.

Events

20 h. ago Courts Must ‘Check the Excesses’ of Congress and the President, Roberts Says

The chief justice, in rare public remarks, defended judicial independence before a crowd of lawyers and judges.

Politics

21 h. ago Federal Judge Casts Doubt on Trump Arguments in Venezuelan Migrants Case

The judge pressed a lawyer for the Justice Department on the government’s role and responsibilities in the men’s deportation and incarceration in El Salvador.

Politics

22 h. ago Washington state auditor's reports find fraud, lack of financial controls at small towns in Franklin and Adams counties

Washington state auditor's reports find fraud, lack of financial controls at small towns in Franklin and Adams counties  The Spokesman-Review

Politics

24 h. ago Bryan Kohberger case: Judge denies prosecutors' request for personality testing

An Idaho judge has denied a request by prosecutors to conduct personality testing on quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, who is scheduled to go on trial in August.

Events

25 h. ago Trump DOJ Asks Court to Dismiss States’ Challenge to FDA Abortion Pill Deregulation

While Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ) did not discuss the merits of the case, attorneys contended states lack standing to sue in a Texas court and argued for the case to either be dismissed or transferred to another court. The post Trump DOJ Asks Court to Dismiss States’ Challenge to FDA Abortion Pill Deregulation appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

27 h. ago Celtics guard Jrue Holiday named NBA Social Justice Champion

The JLH Fund was established after Holiday pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary — $5 million — to combat systemic racism and economic injustice. The post Celtics guard Jrue Holiday named NBA Social Justice Champion appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics