A federal appellate court denied a request from the City of New York to vacate a ruling mandating changes in the New …
Appeals Court Halts Anti-Stop-and-Frisk Ruling
In a wrenching setback for opponents of the New York City Police Department's stop-and-frisk Parajumpers Jacka Billigt …
Supreme Court strikes down key portion of DOMA
Decision based on equal protection grounds The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a key section of the Defense of …
Supreme Court kills part of Voting Rights Act
Stricken provision leaves future of the law in jeopardy In a stunning decision Tuesday that shook the legal community …