Supreme Court rejects California immunity in prison COVID deaths
WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by California prison officials seeking immunity from lawsuits over their transfer…
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Column: A lesson from Trump and Biden: continuous crises are the new normal
WASHINGTON- A survey published by The Economist this month included a surprising but not surprising finding: Nearly 7 in 10…
Los Angeles prosecutors say the recording of a racist conversation at City Hall was a crime, but they are referring the case to the city attorney.
At least one former Los Angeles County Federation of Labor employee committed a crime in connection with the recording of…
Indiana's for-profit private asset seizure undermines justice
Surveillance and prosecution for profit contradicts reasonable notions of justice and fairness, but is permitted in most US states. Through…
What parasite could Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have had in his brain?
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made several claims about his health over the years, but the most shocking…
I served in Vietnam and don't remember the protests fondly.
To the editor: In May 1967 I was finishing my surgical internship in New York City when I was drafted…
The Supreme Court prepares to begin a debate on the care of transgender minors
WASHINGTON- After staying away from the divisive issue for months, the Supreme Court may be about to decide whether to…
Los Angeles Jail Gang Task Force Deputy Arrested for Bragging About Heroin, Sources Say
A sheriff's deputy who was part of a task force focused on keeping Los Angeles County jails free of drugs…
Editorial: The death penalty is racist. That's almost beside the point.
Civil rights organizations and defense attorneys last month asked the California Supreme Court to invalidate the death penalty in this…
Opinion: Criminalizing homelessness is unacceptable. But unconstitutional?
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a small Oregon city can cite and prosecute homeless people…