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Supreme Court Lets Alabama Use Contested Map in Unsigned Order

The move follows a ruling that limits Voting Rights Act claims to proven intent.

Hostin Denounces Secretary of State Marco Rubio on The View Over His Record, 2028 Buzz

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Abolishing New Orleans Criminal Court Clerk

Brian Cole Jr. Hit With Terrorism and WMD Attempt Counts in Jan. 5 Pipe-Bomb Case

Ninth Circuit Says First Graders Have Free-Speech Rights, Revives Suit Over BLM Drawing

Judge Rebukes U.S. Over Removed Slavery Panels, Plans Site Visit Before Ruling

Kavanaugh Tries to Disavow 'Kavanaugh Stops' With Footnote in Separate Case

Supreme Court Lets Texas Use GOP-Drafted Congressional Map for 2026 Elections

Former Elizabeth Middle School Dean Sues District, Alleging Retaliation Over Book Removals

Rachel Maddow Unveils 'Burn Order' Podcast at MS NOW, Debuting Dec. 1

Court Blocks Texas’ New House Map for 2026, Orders Return to 2021 Districts

Judge Presses MCSO on $160 Million Audit as Sheriff Disputes Findings at Courthouse Meeting

Crump Presses to Drop Charges in Jacksonville School Arrest as Halo Law Faces Challenge

Court Records Say Kansas Deputy Kneeled on Inmate’s Back for 1 Minute 26 Seconds Before Death

Cuyahoga County Council Walkout Follows Surprise Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk

Buttigieg Leads Statehouse Rally as Indiana GOP Weighs Mid‑Decade Redistricting

Sotomayor’s Dissent Draws Standing Ovation on ‘Late Show’ as She Urges Public to Read Court Opinions

Texas Democrat Forced Off DNC Call After ‘Felony’ Warning During Capitol Confinement

Philadelphia Art Commission Approves Return of Frank Rizzo Statue With Private Display Restrictions

Video of Teen’s Violent Arrest Spurs Oversight Push as Florida Deputizes Officers