federal courts
How Trump and Mitch McConnell Have Taken Over the U.S. Court System
The duo has filled 2 Supreme Court Justices, 138 seats in district courts, 51 seats in the higher appellate courts, and 2 judges in courts of international trade.
Why the Courts Are the Last Protection Against the Trump Administration's Attacks on Transgender Rights
The National Center for Transgender Equality is looking to the judicial branch to fight between the headlines to protect the legal rights of all Americans.
'Keep Your Knees Together' Judge Robin Camp Is Too Incompetent to Remain on the Bench
Misogyny aside, dude can't even figure out the difference between "the accused" and a "complainant."
A new ruling on voter ID laws could affect the 2016 presidential race
33 states have voter identification laws on their books. One of them was just struck down by the one of the most conservative federal appeals courts. Similar laws could be next.
Meet One of the Teens Suing the Federal Government Over Global Warming
"For someone my age, climate change is a reality. It's a reality that's already having an impact on my life."
The Women of Nauru: One Week Later
Last week we looked at all the ways we've failed female refugees. This week the situation is even worse.
Canadian Suing Government for Overseas Torture Says C-51 Another 'Injustice'
Abdullah Almalki is suing the government for $100-million after the RCMP called him a terrorist and he was detained and tortured in Syria.
How Courts Could Reverse Every Single Ban on Assault Weapons
Attorneys general from 21 states are asking a federal court to overturn Maryland's ban on assault weapons. If a judge agrees, the case could be headed for the Supreme Court.