Supreme Court Allows Kentucky’s Fetal Ultrasound Law to Stand

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 9, 2019 The law requires doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions at the state's only remaining clinic. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Court: Warrantless Searches of Phones Violate Fourth Amendment

STEVE LeBLANC / The Associated Press Nov 12, 2019 The ruling in Boston strengthens the protections of international travelers and their electronics at airports and other ports of entry. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Federal Judge Blocks Alabama’s Near-Total Abortion Ban

KIM CHANDLER / The Associated Press Oct 29, 2019 The ruling comes after providers sue to keep the law from taking effect Nov. 15. The injunction is in place until the full case is decided. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Supreme Court Could Spell the End of American Democracy

Bill Blum / Truthdig Oct 15, 2019 With an array of liberties and executive powers on the docket this term, nothing less than the fate of the republic hangs in the balance. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Judge Reinstates Nationwide Halt on Trump Asylum Policy Plan

The Associated Press Sep 9, 2019 White House official criticizes "unprecedented judicial activism" after federal jurist acts "to maintain uniform immigration policy." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Problem Officers Under Scrutiny in Criminal Justice Crusade

MICHAEL CASEY / The Associated Press Sep 1, 2019 Anger over police shootings and wrongful convictions, often involving African Americans, fuels effort to make police reviews more transparent. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump Administration Moves to End Limits on Child Detention

COLLEEN LONG and AMY TAXIN / The Associated Press Aug 21, 2019 A court fight will almost certainly follow over the government's desire to hold migrant families until their cases are decided. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Is the U.S. Government Falsifying Evidence Against Migrants?

Melissa del Bosque / ProPublica Aug 13, 2019 Laura Peña once served as an attorney for ICE. A family separation case has upended everything she thought she knew about the agency. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Trump Moves to End Asylum Protections for Central Americans

COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Jul 15, 2019 A new rule expected to go into effect this week aims to drastically reduce the number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Won’t Revive Alabama Ban on Abortion Procedure

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Jun 28, 2019 It rejects a state appeal that sought to enforce a law enacted in 2016 that bans a procedure known as dilation and evacuation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Activists Step Up Trainings in Wake of Deportation Threats

SOPHIA TAREEN / The Associated Press Jun 22, 2019 From Los Angeles to Atlanta, advocates and attorneys provide "know-your-rights" workshops at schools, churches, storefronts and consulates. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky: The Real Election Meddling Isn’t Coming From Russia

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Jun 20, 2019 The philosopher and linguist reflects on his seminal work, "Manufacturing Consent," and the sinister new ways we are sold to advertisers. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )