Review

Supreme Court to Review Rulings on Cities’ Ability to Regulate Homelessness in the Western U.S.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to review lower-court rulings that have made it more difficult for cities in the western United States to regulate homelessness. The case stems from the city of Grants Pass, located in southwest Oregon, and has attracted the support of California Governor Gavin Newsom, as well as other Democratic and Republican officials who have struggled with rising housing costs and income inequality. The move by the Supreme Court comes just a day after a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court ruling preventing … Read more

Grand Jury to Review Case of Baker City Officers’ Shooting: Charges Await Suspect’s Fate

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BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — A grand jury will review the case of a suspect who was shot by officers from the Baker City Police Department. The shooting occurred in Baker City, Oregon. State law enforcement officials referred the case to the jury after investigating the officer-involved shooting incident. The suspect, whose name has not been released to the public, was shot on a Sunday afternoon during an encounter with Baker City police officers. The officers responded to a call about a disturbance at a residential address. Details about the nature of the disturbance have … Read more

Henrico Judge Denies Bail for Former Waffle House Employee Involved in Restaurant Shootout, Grand Jury Review Set for May 2

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HENRICO, Va. – A former Waffle House employee accused in a restaurant shootout on Halloween last year will remain in jail until a grand jury reviews his case on May 2. Tywanta Taylor, 25, had his bond denied by a judge in Henrico. He has been locked up since October 31 for a shooting he claims was in self-defense. At Taylor’s preliminary hearing at Henrico General District Court, his family members were present, including his mother, aunt, brother, and the mother of his son. Some of them were visibly upset upon learning that Taylor would … Read more

Israeli Supreme Court Invalidates Controversial Law Limiting Judicial Review, Reinforces Democratic Principles

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The Israeli Supreme Court has invalidated a controversial law that restricted the review of government policies for “reasonableness.” The law, which aimed to weaken the independence of the judiciary and other gatekeepers, was met with significant opposition and protests throughout the country. The court’s decision marks a landmark ruling on the limits of the Knesset as a constituent assembly and its authority to enact basic laws. Israel has experienced a tumultuous year, with internal and external conflicts pushing the country to its limits. The October 7 attack by Hamas, which targeted Israel as a Jewish … Read more