Jul 19 Missouri judge rebukes state attorney general for delaying release of woman from prison By Heather Hollingsworth, Jim Salter, Associated Press A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison was released Friday, after Missouri’s attorney general fought for more than a month to keep her behind bars. Continue reading
May 22 The Senate has confirmed 200 federal judges under the Biden administration By Kevin Freking, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Democrats and liberal advocacy groups say Biden is bringing greater diversity to the federal judiciary, while Republicans say the appointments focus too much on "identity politics."… Continue reading
May 26 South Carolina's new stricter abortion law paused until state Supreme Court review By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press A judge on Friday put a temporary halt to South Carolina's new law banning most abortions around six weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
Jun 11 Kavanaugh incident could lead to more security for judges By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press One proposal pending in Congress would provide additional security measures for the justices, and another would offer more privacy and protection for all federal judges. Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump judicial nominee frustrates senators from both parties with silence at hearing By Matthew Daly, Associated Press At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Steven Menashi refused to answer questions from Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California and Dick Durbin of Illinois about his work on immigration issues, including a policy to separate migrant children from their families… Continue reading
Apr 11 Trump's sister retires from the bench, negating judicial ethics complaints By Larry Neumeister, Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press Maryanne Trump Barry's retirement as a federal appellate judge in Philadelphia ends a civil misconduct inquiry launched after a report that she participated in Trump family schemes to dodge taxes. Continue reading
Mar 13 Senate confirms a White House official to replace Kavanaugh on appeals court By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Neomi Rao, 45, heads the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, where she plays a key role in Trump's efforts to roll back federal rules and regulations. She has never tried a case in state or federal court. Continue reading
Nov 29 GOP Sen. Scott's opposition will likely sink Trump judicial nominee By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announced Thursday that he would not vote for Thomas Farr, joining Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona and 49 Democratic lawmakers in opposing him to fill the nation's longest court vacancy. Continue reading
Aug 06 Former Clarence Thomas clerks are a big presence in Trump administration By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Twenty-two Thomas clerks, roughly 20 percent of the people who have snagged coveted jobs in his Supreme Court office since 1991, either hold political appointments in the Trump administration or have been nominated to judgeships by Trump. Continue reading
Oct 11 McConnell promises to speed pace on judicial nominees By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Conservative activists such as the Judicial Crisis Network have been increasingly frustrated with the slow pace on judicial nominees. Continue reading