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Crime, Law and Justice

Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

Justice Kennedy is a moderate and a champion for the gay rights movement. President Trump will likely replace him with a staunch conservative, which would fundamentally shift the culture of the court.
by Nina Totenberg

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Charlottesville driver faces federal hate crime charges

Charlottesville driver faces federal hate crime charges

Federal hate crime charges were filed Wednesday against a man accused of plowing a car into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing a woman and injuring dozens more.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota expects more migrant children separated from parents

Minnesota expects more migrant children separated from parents

At least two migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S. Mexico border are currently living in Minnesota and officials said this week they expect more arrivals.
by Jiwon Choi

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Top court: Unions can't force government workers to pay fees

Top court: Unions can't force government workers to pay fees

The Supreme Court says government workers can't be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.
by The Associated Press

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East Pittsburgh officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of teen

East Pittsburgh officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of teen

Antwon Rose, 17, was shot dead after fleeing a traffic stop last week, sparking days of protest. Police say Rose was unarmed, but two guns were found in the car he was riding in.
by Amy Held

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Travel ban ruling stirs fear, anguish among Minnesota Muslims

Travel ban ruling stirs fear, anguish among Minnesota Muslims

"The Supreme Court's decision really just magnified the fear and anxieties that many people in this community have had," said Jaylani Hussein, the head of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota.
by Peter Cox

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Minneapolis mayor says he'll release video of fatal police shooting

Minneapolis mayor says he'll release video of fatal police shooting

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he'll first consult with the family of Thurman Blevins and wait until the BCA has completed interviews with key witnesses before releasing the body camera footage.
by Laura McCallum

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