Candidates to Replace Justice Stevens Taking Shape
President Barack Obama has narrowed his list of potential replacements for retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens to about…
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California Reinstates Slaughterhouse Regulation
A California law preventing the slaughtering of sick and disabled animals for food was reinstated on Wednesday. A 13-month old…
Morning Roundup
Good morning! Today is March 15, the Ides of March, and here's a look back at Friday's news... A former…
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds “God” Reference in Pledge of Allegiance
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 yesterday that references to “God” in both the Pledge of Allegiance…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Thursday, January 7. Here's a look back at yesterday's news. Rose Walker has two new…
California’s Proposition 8 Trial Will be Broadcast
The 9th Circuit recently put in place new rules that give federal judges in the circuit the option of allowing…
Should Incarcerated Felons be Allowed to Vote?
The 9th Circuit thinks so. In a case that seems destined to find its way to the Supreme Court, the…
California Court Strikes Down Ban On Video Game Sales
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday against a 2005 California law that aimed to ban the…