Court cases
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'This isn't judicial restraint — it's judicial activism'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Are 'judge shopping' rules a blow to Republicans?
Today's Big Question How the abortion pill case got to the Supreme Court
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'TikTok is a national-security threat'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Swatting attacks could be a sign of political violence to come
Talking Point Threats against Donald Trump's judges, prosecutors and rivals are on the rise
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Israel's high court rejects Netanyahu's judicial coup, but is the fight really over?
Today's Big Question The prime minister and his right-wing allies are content to let a sense of wartime unity reign...for now
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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South Korean students sue after exam ends 90 seconds early
Speed Read 'One of the hardest exams in the world' can determine career prospects, social standing and even marriage prospects
By The Week UK Published
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'This is all nonsense': Robert De Niro testifies in workplace abuse case
Speed Read The veteran Oscar winner has denied claims that he harassed and overworked his former assistant
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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Trump's gagging order: making a mockery of free speech?
Talking Point Former president is barred from attacking prosecutors or witnesses in criminal case
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Donald Trump's biggest legal threats
In Depth It's not just Jack Smith's indictments — the former president is facing a host of separate challenges from around the country
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated
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Southwest Airlines' court-ordered 'religious-liberty' training: freedom or indoctrination?
Today's Big Question Did a federal judge go too far when he ordered airline employees to attend 'religious liberty' training from a conservative Christian group?
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Judge schedules Trump federal election plot trial for crowded March 2024
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By Peter Weber Published
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Biden, the courts and the fight against disinformation
Talking Point Republicans see censorship. Experts worry about a 'tsunami' of falsehoods.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Why are young Montanans suing over climate change?
Today's Big Question More lawsuits against energy companies are on the way
By Joel Mathis Published
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