The Maryland Supreme Court heard arguments on whether a lower court may deny a defendant’s motion for a sentence reduction.

In the realm of criminal law, once a defendant is tried and sentenced, he or she has the absolute right to file a timely ...

Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.

In total, 22 states, including Massachusetts, as well as other organizations, have sued to try to stop the birthright ...

A second federal judge has issued an order blocking Donald Trump’s administration from implementing his plan to curtail U.S.

Lawyers for the Department of Justice claim the birthright citizenship order attempts to resolve "prior mis-impressions" of the 14th Amendment.

A second federal judge in two days has blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship for the children ...

President Donald Trump has faced several setbacks from federal courts, which have blocked or paused some of his most controversial plans since taking office.

Airport workers demonstrate in Charlotte, North Carolina for increased heat protections on the job, August 2024. Credit: SEIU ...