Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the 1849 abortion ban was superseded by a newer law criminalizing abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
Supreme Courtupholds South Carolina's ban on Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina can bar Planned Parenthood from federal Medicaid funding for non-abortion services, enabling states to limit Medicaid providers.
Trump Has Many Immigration Abuses. The Cases Against the Two Judges Aren't That.
Judges Dugan and Cano faced justified criminal charges for obstructing federal immigration enforcement, distinguishing their actions from simple noncompliance.
La Canada Flintridge ditches appeal to builder's remedy project
La Canada Flintridge withdraws legal opposition to a significant development project due to financial constraints, signaling challenges for cities resisting state housing laws.
The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill banning cultivated meat, making the state the third to outlaw this food innovation. The law prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing such meat.
Federal Circuit: State Law Conversion Claim Preempted Where Pleading Seeks Patent-Like Protection
The Federal Circuit upheld the preemption of BearBox's state law conversion claim by federal patent law, affirming no patent-like protections for unpatented technologies.
UC says federal law prevents it from hiring undocumented students. A lawsuit seeks to change that
The lawsuit argues that the UC system's hiring policies are discriminatory, calling for a court ruling that would enable undocumented students to work legally under state law.