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Attorneys for death row inmates file legal objections to block executions next week
Florida

Attorneys for death row inmates file legal objections to block executions next week

Jul 24, 2026
What happens when the clock runs out on felony murder legislation?
Pennsylvania

What happens when the clock runs out on felony murder legislation?

Jul 24, 2026
New Mexico Department of Justice recommends 50 legislative, policy reforms for child welfare agency
New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Justice recommends 50 legislative, policy reforms for child welfare agency

Jul 24, 2026
Crime continues historic decline as homicide rates approach century lows
Stateline

Crime continues historic decline as homicide rates approach century lows

Jul 24, 2026
Lawsuits seek to overturn permit for road construction through Alaska wildlife refuge
Alaska

Lawsuits seek to overturn permit for road construction through Alaska wildlife refuge

Jul 24, 2026
Missouri drops out of lawsuit challenging federal disability rights protections
Missouri

Missouri drops out of lawsuit challenging federal disability rights protections

Jul 24, 2026
Five Alabama law enforcement agencies could lose access to state criminal database
Alabama

5 Alabama law enforcement agencies could lose access to state criminal database

Jul 24, 2026
National landlord with property in Virginia accused of housing discrimination
Virginia

National landlord with property in Virginia accused of housing discrimination

Jul 24, 2026
State workers union sues Moore, university system for withheld raises
Maryland

State workers union sues Moore, university system for withheld raises

Jul 24, 2026
Madison police shooting briefing devolves into shouting match; hundreds of mourners gather for vigil
Wisconsin

Madison police shooting briefing devolves into shouting match; hundreds of mourners gather for vigil

Jul 24, 2026
State officials say bringing a life jacket to the water isn’t enough — they want you to wear it 
Utah

State officials say bringing a life jacket to the water isn’t enough — they want you to wear it 

Jul 23, 2026
Federal judge terminates consent decree for Tutwiler Prison for Women
Alabama

Federal judge terminates consent decree for Tutwiler Prison for Women

Jul 23, 2026
Allegheny County DA asks court for more time on legislative fix to felony murder sentencing
Pennsylvania

Allegheny County DA asks court for more time on legislative fix to felony murder sentencing

Jul 23, 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court sides with utilities, regulators in power line lawsuit
North Dakota

North Dakota Supreme Court sides with utilities, regulators in power line lawsuit

Jul 23, 2026
Former Arkansas state senator pardoned by Trump discusses prison reform, pardons
Arkansas

Former Arkansas state senator pardoned by Trump discusses prison reform, pardons

Jul 23, 2026
Shapiro joins lawsuit challenging election, immigration conditions on federal grants
Pennsylvania

Shapiro joins lawsuit challenging election, immigration conditions on federal grants

Jul 23, 2026
Juniper Ridge expansion opponents argue state again failed to consider environmental justice
Maine

Juniper Ridge expansion opponents argue state again failed to consider environmental justice

Jul 23, 2026
Judge dismisses DOJ’s lawsuit for sensitive Kentucky voter registration data
Kentucky

Judge dismisses DOJ’s lawsuit for sensitive Kentucky voter registration data

Jul 23, 2026
New Mexico court officials report positive early data from new competency, diversion law
New Mexico

New Mexico court officials report positive early data from new competency, diversion law

Jul 23, 2026
Del. Worrell asks governor for special session so House can deal with Pritt’s seat following arrest
West Virginia

Del. Worrell asks governor for special session so House can deal with Pritt’s seat following arrest

Jul 23, 2026
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