Southwest Airlines Says It Will Stop Serving Peanuts
Peanuts have long been a part of Southwest’s marketing campaigns. The carrier says it is ditching the snack to protect passengers with peanut allergies.
Manafort Moved Closer To Washington As He Continues Seeking New Trial Venue
Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman is being moved to a jail closer to the site of his federal trial in Virginia — but he wants it to be located elsewhere.
Behind Bars, Mentally Ill Inmates Are Often Punished For Their Symptoms
While visiting jails and prisons across the country, author Alisa Roth witnessed mentally ill inmates in solitary confinement, wearing restrictive jumpsuits and receiving very limited therapy.
If High Court Reverses Roe V. Wade, 22 States Likely To Ban Abortion
As with current abortion policies, a reversal of the landmark court decision would mean a woman’s access to the procedure would continue to be determined by where she lives.
Judge Rejects Trump Administration’s Bid To Detain Migrant Children Indefinitely
The Justice Department had requested changes to a settlement that bars the detention of children for more than 20 days. But a judge dismissed the move as a “cynical attempt” to shift responsibility.
Judge Sets Timeline That Could Mean Flynn Is Sentenced In October
A federal judge convened a hearing on Tuesday at which former national security adviser Mike Flynn and prosecutors talked about what could follow Flynn’s guilty plea.
Trump Pardons Ranchers Dwight And Steven Hammond Over 2012 Arson Conviction
The president signed full pardons for the Oregon cattle ranchers whose prison terms inspired the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation in 2016.
Brett Kavanaugh Supported Broad Leeway For Presidents Under Investigation
President Trump’s new nominee for the Supreme Court argued that presidents should be protected from lawsuits and investigations while they’re in office.
Firefighters In California Are Busy With Fast-Moving Blazes
A wildfire that struck the Santa Barbara area over the weekend is part of a “new normal” of California fires: they hit populated areas hard and they spread fast.
Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of New Jersey’s Bail Overhaul
New Jersey will be able to keep using a new system that eliminates cash bail. A federal judge Monday ruled in favor of the new system, against the wishes of the bail bonds industry.
Administration To Miss Deadline To Reunite Migrant Kids Under 5 With Parents
According to a federal judge, migrant children under the age of 5 must be reunited with their parents by Tuesday. But less than half of those in custody will be returned by the deadline.
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