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Environment|Political|Science|US

Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future

In the battle to slow climate change, local and state governments, as well as citizens, have taken to the courts. Their results have varied, but the cases keep coming.

Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Political|US

Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means

Judge James Boasberg’s order stops short of holding any government officials in contempt, but leaves open the possibility for these sanctions.

Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits

The 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act gives ICE broad power, including the right to arrest many noncitizens. The extent of this power is now being tested.

ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits
Business|Political|Technology|US

What would happen if Section 230 went away? A legal expert explains the consequences of repealing ‘the law that built the internet’

The law is the balance point between limiting hate speech and misinformation and keeping censorship in check. Here’s what could happen if Congress kicks it out from under the internet.

What would happen if Section 230 went away? A legal expert explains the consequences of repealing ‘the law that built the internet’
Political|US

How a lone judge can block a Trump order nationwide – and why, from DACA to DOGE, this judicial check on presidents’ power is shaping how the government works

Do court-imposed nationwide injunctions, which stop policies for everyone across the country, give too much power to a single judge? Or do they protect important rights?

How a lone judge can block a Trump order nationwide – and why, from DACA to DOGE, this judicial check on presidents’ power is shaping how the government works
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

From business exports to veteran care − here’s what some of the 35,000 federal workers in the Philadelphia region do

Over a dozen federal agencies have offices in the Philly area. Understanding what they do can highlight how mass layoffs and cutbacks might affect the region.

From business exports to veteran care − here’s what some of the 35,000 federal workers in the Philadelphia region do
Crime|Political|Sports|US

Why tattoos are such an unreliable marker of gang membership

Many gang members have tattoos to demonstrate their allegiance. But many people with no gang ties will get inked with similar imagery, which can lead law enforcement astray.

Why tattoos are such an unreliable marker of gang membership
Health|Political|US

Supreme Court considers whether states may prevent people covered by Medicaid from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider

The court’s decision on whether Medicaid patients can choose their own health care provider could have consequences far beyond South Carolina.

Supreme Court considers whether states may prevent people covered by Medicaid from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
Political|US

Trump’s defiance of a federal court order fuels a constitutional crisis − a legal scholar unpacks the complicated case

The current case focused on the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants raises concerns about whether the president will continue to respect the country’s legal system.

Trump’s defiance of a federal court order fuels a constitutional crisis − a legal scholar unpacks the complicated case

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