Bill Cosby
9 women file sexual assault lawsuits against Bill Cosby in Nevada
Bill Cosby has been accused by nine additional women of sexual assault in a lawsuit that claims he drugged and raped them.
brooke mallory
Supreme Court decision repeals Wetlands Protections from Clean Water Act
The Supreme Court came to a decision on Thursday, which removes protections from wetlands that are cut off from larger bodies of water, making it more difficult for the federal government to control water pollution.
Andy Warhol
Supreme Court rules against Warhol estate in copyright dispute over Prince piece
The Supreme Court has ruled on Thursday that American visual artist Andy Warhol’s silkscreens of musician Prince violated the copyright of a well-known photographer who captured the original image.
AR-15 rifle
SCOTUS denies a request to block Illinois assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court has declined on Wednesday to temporarily overturn an Illinois law that prohibits assault-style firearms.
Congress
The Supreme Court To Hear Trump International Hotel Case
The Supreme Court will hear a case tied to a document request from members of congress for records from Trump’s D.C. hotel
Constitution
Virginia judge overturns federal law prohibiting sale of handguns to under 21
An unlawful regulation prohibiting licensed federal weapons dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 was found in violation of the Second Amendment, according to a federal judge in Virginia.
American Farm Bureau Federation
Supreme Court rejects challenge to CA pork law that mandates more space for pigs
A California animal welfare law that forbids the sale of pork from breeding pigs kept in cramped quarters has been rejected by the Supreme Court on Thursday.
Clarence Thomas
Senate Dems ask billionaire Harlan Crow to list gifts he sent to Justice Clarence Thomas and others
In a move that coincides with Democrats escalating their efforts for ethics reforms at the court, the Senate Judiciary Committee demanded information on Monday from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow who has come under fire for providing extravagant trips and perks to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
execution
Execution of Richard Glossip halted by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court halted the execution of Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip on Friday.