DOJ accuses Democratic campaign arm of obstruction in lawsuit over California redistricting

Federal court hearing begins over California's Proposition 50 redistricting measure as DOJ alleges racial gerrymandering by ...

Dominican judge orders prison for 7 accused in $250 million government corruption scheme

A judge has sentenced seven former officials in the Dominican Republic to over a year of preventive prison. Authorities are investigating a $250 million corruption case involving the country's ...
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What could be ahead as Judge Hannah Dugan's trial begins? Here's what experts say

WUWM analyzes the politics and the legal issues in the federal criminal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Her ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

DOJ and California go to court over new congressional map designed to favor Democrats

California voters decisively approved the map last month. The Justice Department has accused California of racial ...
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In North Texas, game of musical chairs culminates in primary between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson

The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and the entry of Rep. Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race, which prompted Allred to drop out.

Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi whose case was handled by a ...

Immigrants in Alabama Can Face Harsher Sentences Than Citizens for the Same Crimes

A review of more than 100 court cases found some immigrants saw harsher punishments, even when they have fewer prior ...
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Rep. Marc Veasey announces he will not seek re-election after new Texas maps undercut CBC seats

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey announces he will not seek re-election for his congressional seat in Texas, impacting Black ...

Trial set to begin for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities

The trial of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal authorities this spring is set to begin. The proceedings against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan are ...