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Biden to Overhaul Military Justice Code, Seeking to Curb Sexual Assault

The largest overhaul of the Uniform Code of Military Justice since its creation in 1950 will remove commanders’ authority over…

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I Thought We Learned Mandatory Minimums Don’t Solve Drug Epidemics

Stories of narcotics-related death and debasement flooded the media. Politicians stoked panic about marijuana. Parents feared that teenagers would tip…

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If the Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre Can’t Receive Reparations, Who Will?

Among the most famous images related to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is a photo of two Black attorneys sitting…

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Both Sides Plan for Next Battles Over Israel’s Court Overhaul

The government’s vote to limit judicial power set off a night of street chaos. More showdowns are expected, but with…

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Education Dept. Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into Harvard’s Legacy Admissions

An inquiry into admissions preferences for family of alumni and donors began after the Supreme Court’s decision last month limiting…

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How Israel’s Supreme Court Might React to the Challenge to Its Power

The court could strike down the law passed on Monday that seeks to curb its power. Or it might narrowly…

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Mike Reynolds, Champion of California’s Three-Strikes Law, Dies at 79

The murder of his daughter sent him on a successful quest to push for tougher sentencing at a time when…

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Potential Trump Charges Include Civil Rights Law Used in Voting Fraud Cases

A target letter sent by the special counsel investigating Donald Trump’s efforts to reverse his election loss cited three statutes…

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Protesters Rally Across Israel in New Push Against Legal Overhaul

Thousands of Israelis blocked roads and demonstrated over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to limit the power of the judiciary.

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Federal Prosecutor Urges Takeover of Rikers Island

The statement from Damian Williams was a major shift and could help persuade a judge to strip Mayor Eric Adams…

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