Reuters
A Blow, but a Softer One, to the Defense of Marriage Act
While today's ruling is a victory for equality advocates, questions about the law's premise remain to be decided by the Supreme Court.
Reuters
While today's ruling is a victory for equality advocates, questions about the law's premise remain to be decided by the Supreme Court.
Reuters
Alex Blueford was acquitted of first degree murder. Now he may be tried for it again.
Reuters
An unflappable lawyer, he could be a future attorney general, Supreme Court justice, or director of the FBI. Let's hope he comes back to public service.
Reuters
A recent tally shows that hundreds of Americans have been imprisoned for crimes they didn't commit.
Corpus Christi Police Department
Carlos DeLuna was put to death in December 1989 for a murder in Corpus Christi. But he didn't commit the crime. Today, his case reminds us of the glaring flaws of capital punishment.
AP
The document, filed by the Justice Department, reveals just how badly the Arizona lawman abused his power. It should be required reading at the Supreme Court.
Library of Congress
The Civil Rights era attorney general died Tuesday night at the age of 90.
AP
Saturday's arraignment at Guantanamo Bay for Khalid Sheik Mohammed and his alleged 9/11 co-conspirators highlights the perils of trying terror suspects via military tribunal.
Reuters
After ridding Western lands of thousands of wild mustangs at the request of corporate interests, the Bureau of Land Management now is worried about the price of its programs.
AP IMAGES
A state judge gives life to an extraordinary new law designed to remedy the state's long history of prejudice in death penalty cases.
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