Judge will not delay Trump’s hush-money trial over presidential immunity claim
Former President Donald Trump speaks from the hallway outside a courtroom during a hearing in his criminal case on charges stemming from hush money paid…
Trump could gut abortion access in California if elected. Here’s how
Newsletter You're reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter Anita Chabria and David Lauter cover the legislation, players and politics you need to know in 2024.…
Florida high court approves November ballot questions on abortion, adult-use marijuana
1 of 3 | Abortion rights supporters rally at Orlando City Hall before marching through the streets of downtown Orlando in May 2022. File Photo…
Analysis: Supreme Court’s far right could grow if Trump wins
WASHINGTON — At the U.S. Supreme Court these days, judicial liberals don’t have much clout. The real fights mostly take place between the court’s far-right and…
Harvard applications drop 5% for class of 2028
Harvard saw applications decrease 5% for the class of 2028 amid allegations of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia on campus and the Supreme Court overturning affirmative action.…
Without Supreme Court ruling, South Carolina forced to use ‘unconstitutional’ congressional map
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., holds her dog after the 11th round of voting for U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2023. A three-judge…
What the Supreme Court’s abortion pill case could mean for California
Lee had just been dumped when she found out she was pregnant. With no car, no job and no support, the 23-year-old — who asked…
Anti-abortion justices could restrict abortion pills sent by mail
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s anti-abortion majority is set to consider whether to order a reversal in U.S. drug laws and restrict women from obtaining abortion…
Wyoming governor signs bill banning gender reassignment surgery, care
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed a bill banning doctors in that state from performing gender transitioning and gender reassignment procedures for children. Photo courtesy…
Supreme Court says Texas can begin enforcing immigration law
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a plea from the Biden administration and cleared the way for Texas to begin enforcing a new…
Mexico says it will not accept migrants deported by Texas under new state law
Mexico said Tuesday that it will not accept migrants deported by Texas. File Photo by Justin Hamel/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- Mexico…
Trump asks Supreme Court to dismiss case charging him with plotting to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON — Lawyers for Donald Trump urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss an indictment charging the former president with conspiring to overturn the…
Supreme Court refuses appeal by former N.M. official convicted in Jan. 6 riots
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to hear the case of a former New Mexico county official, Couy Griffin, who was ordered to step down…
Supreme Court rejects appeal by ex-official banned for insurrection
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation…
Uber agrees to pay Australian drivers $178 million settlement
Uber in Australia has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with thousands of taxi and professional drivers. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 18…
Burger King faces $15M lawsuit for failure to stop ‘open air drug bazaar’
Burger King is facing a $15 million lawsuit filed by a concerned resident who claims the fast-food giant’s location on Fulton Street in New York…
Mike Pence says he will not endorse Donald Trump for president
1 of 2 | Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (pictured speaking at the National Celebrate Life Day Rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,…
Peter Navarro files emergency appeal to Supreme Court to hold off prison sentence
Peter Navarro, an adviser to former president Donald Trump, speaks to the press as he is surrounded by demonstrators after being found guilty of contempt…
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor promote civility
WASHINGTON — With the Supreme Court’s approval hovering near record lows, two justices have teamed up to promote the art of disagreeing without being nasty about…
Supreme Court lets stand California ruling holding lead paint makers liable for $400-million cleanup cost
Reporting from Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday dealt a defeat to business groups in a closely watched California case, rejecting appeals of a ruling…