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Swiss Court Admits Indonesian Islanders’ Climate Case Against Holcim

The decision launches full proceedings in a test of corporate climate liability, with Holcim signaling an appeal.

Antioch Signs Court-Supervised Deal to Overhaul Police After Racist Texts Scandal

Sixth Circuit Orders Release of Ex-LMPD Detective Brett Hankison Pending Appeal

U.S. Churches Recast Nativity Scenes to Protest Immigration Raids as Pushback Grows

NYC Enacts Private-Sector Pay Reporting Law With Citywide Equity Study Mandate

Hundreds of Musicians Urge Live Nation to Drop Israel Subsidiary

Maryland Lawmakers Override Moore’s Veto, Establish Reparations Study Commission

U.S. Capitol Unveils Barbara Rose Johns Statue, Replacing Robert E. Lee

Federal Jury Clears Chicago Officers in 2020 CTA Shooting, Awards No Damages

Bonta Leads Coalition of 17 Attorneys General Urging Education Department to Drop College Data Expansion

Leslie Jones Calls for Jailing of All ICE Employees in Podcast Appearance

Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Case Against Ex–San Leandro Officer in 2020 Walmart Shooting

Jury Convicts San Diego Deputy of Civil-Rights Violation and False Report in Courthouse Assault

Oklahoma City BLM Leader Indicted on 25 Counts in Alleged $3.15 Million Bail-Fund Scheme

HUD Opens Fair-Housing Probe Into Boston’s Equity-Focused Housing Policies

Justice Department Ends Disparate-Impact Liability Under Title VI, Effective Immediately

NYC Enacts Pay-Data Reporting for Large Employers After Council Overrides Adams

Mamdani Reaffirms DSA Ties After Endorsing Lander Over Avilés

$779 Million Verdict Against Florida Internet Café Operator in Security Guard’s Wrongful-Death Case

Hoboken Removes Palestinian Flag After First Intifada Anniversary Backlash