The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled 6-2 in Voisine v. United States that a state law conviction on reckless domestic assault is sufficient to bar possession of a firearm under federal law. Stephen...

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled unanimously in McDonnell v. United States that former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell's conduct did not constitute an "official act" sufficient to support his corruption conviction. McDonnell was...

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-3 in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt that a Texas law imposing certain requirements on abortion clinics and doctors creates an undue burden on access...

The White House announced on Friday a series of programs aimed at ensuring that former prisoners have better resources to transition back into the community. The administration said that improving education and job opportunities can reduce...

Department of Defense (DOD) officials said on Friday that the Pentagon will announce the repeal of its ban on openly transgender service members on July 1. Each branch of the US Armed Forces will be adopting policies...

The American Civil Liberties of Northern California filed a lawsuit Friday against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for allowing religious agencies taking in refugees to refuse female immigrant minors access...

A judge for the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio , ruled Thursday that Cleveland's time and place restrictions governing protests and marches during next month's Republic National Convention infringe upon...

Former UN General Assembly president John Ashe, who was under corruption investigation by US authorities, died on Thursday after suffering neck trauma. Ashe's death , "traumatic asphyxia," was the result of a weightlifting accident in which...

Pursuant an order issued Thursday by a judge for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia , a Virginia school board must allow a transgender student to use the restroom that corresponds with...

Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a bill Thursday requiring gun owners to be listed on an FBI database, notifying police if a Hawaii citizen is arrested in another state. The legislation, SB 2954 , serves...