Appeal of court decision planned. On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Nancy Brasel upheld Minnesota’s decision to extend the amount of time absentee ballots could be counted after…
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Administration Oversees 5th Federal Execution of 2020
Death penalty reinstituted after 17-year hiatus. Court struggles over federal executions have been in process all year, with three previous requested delays overturned by the Supreme Court. With…
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Judge Refuses to Drop Collegiate Bribery Charges
Attempts by parents to block recordings as evidence in court also denied. More than 50 high-profile parents were charged last year in the wake of an investigation into…
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Native Tribes and Corporations Compete for Funding in Alaska
The Treasury’s position on relief fund distribution complicates situation. With the approval of President Trump’s $2.2 trillion stimulus package, Alaskan Native American tribes are eligible to receive funding…
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Coronavirus Abortion Ban Blocked in Texas
Federal judge deemed absolute ban unconstitutional. Although last month’s appeals court ruling initially upheld the total ban, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel of Austin, TX submitted a new…
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