Matthew Vadum
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Matthew Vadum is an award-winning investigative journalist.
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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Federal Marijuana Law
A lower court had dismissed the case, finding there is no fundamental right to grow and sell marijuana.
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Supreme Court Revives Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
The Fourth Circuit had overturned a lower court ruling dismissing the lawsuit.
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Sixth Circuit Blocks Michigan’s Conversion Therapy Ban on Free Speech Grounds
Michigan is one of 23 states that bans the practice for minors.
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Florida Executes Man Claiming Intellectual Disability After Supreme Court Denies Reprieve
The state said tests showed Frank Athen Walls was of normal intelligence.
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Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell Asks Court to Overturn Her Convictions
Maxwell was convicted on five sex trafficking counts and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction
Judge Richard Leon previously indicated he would probably allow work on the project to continue.
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Judge Blocks ICE Policy Requiring Advance Notice for Congressional Visits at Detention Centers
The Department of Homeland Security said it instituted the policy after lawmakers were allegedly disruptive.
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Appeals Court Allows Trump’s National Guard Deployment in DC, for Now
A lower court had blocked the deployment, finding that the president violated the U.S. Constitution and local District of Columbia law.
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Supreme Court to Hear Death Row Inmate’s Claim of Racial Bias in Jury Selection
A lower court found Terry Pitchford waived his right to claim discrimination.
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Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Reparations Commission
The commission would consider giving slaves’ descendants monetary compensation, down payment assistance, debt forgiveness, and higher education aid.
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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Federal Marijuana Law
A lower court had dismissed the case, finding there is no fundamental right to grow and sell marijuana.
|
Supreme Court Revives Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
The Fourth Circuit had overturned a lower court ruling dismissing the lawsuit.
|
Sixth Circuit Blocks Michigan’s Conversion Therapy Ban on Free Speech Grounds
Michigan is one of 23 states that bans the practice for minors.
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Florida Executes Man Claiming Intellectual Disability After Supreme Court Denies Reprieve
The state said tests showed Frank Athen Walls was of normal intelligence.
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Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell Asks Court to Overturn Her Convictions
Maxwell was convicted on five sex trafficking counts and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction
Judge Richard Leon previously indicated he would probably allow work on the project to continue.
|
Judge Blocks ICE Policy Requiring Advance Notice for Congressional Visits at Detention Centers
The Department of Homeland Security said it instituted the policy after lawmakers were allegedly disruptive.
|
Appeals Court Allows Trump’s National Guard Deployment in DC, for Now
A lower court had blocked the deployment, finding that the president violated the U.S. Constitution and local District of Columbia law.
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Supreme Court to Hear Death Row Inmate’s Claim of Racial Bias in Jury Selection
A lower court found Terry Pitchford waived his right to claim discrimination.
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Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Reparations Commission
The commission would consider giving slaves’ descendants monetary compensation, down payment assistance, debt forgiveness, and higher education aid.
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