Justices weigh travel ban
At the much-anticipated oral argument on Wednesday, a divided United States Supreme Court signaled that it just might give its blessing to President Trump's travel ban. The big question before the justices: is Trump's travel ban a legitimate act of national security or unconstitutionally anti-Muslim?
At the much-anticipated oral argument on Wednesday, a divided United States Supreme Court signaled that it just might give its blessing to President Trump's travel ban. The big question before the justices: is Trump's travel ban a legitimate act of national security or unconstitutionally anti-Muslim?
The 27 words of the 2nd Amendment
As the gun debate heats up in Washington, the 27 words of the Second Amendment are really at the heart of this political fight. While all sides admit guns can be regulated, the debate is over what kind of firearms can or should be banned. The Second Amendment is the foundation of gun ownership in America. The amendment reads: "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
As the gun debate heats up in Washington, the 27 words of the Second Amendment are really at the heart of this political fight. While all sides admit guns can be regulated, the debate is over what kind of firearms can or should be banned. The Second Amendment is the foundation of gun ownership in America. The amendment reads: "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
Supreme Court union dues case
Mark Janus has worked for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services since 2007 and says he has paid thousands in mandatory dues to the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME. But not by choice. He says he disagrees with the political causes the union supports. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear Janus's case.
Mark Janus has worked for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services since 2007 and says he has paid thousands in mandatory dues to the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME. But not by choice. He says he disagrees with the political causes the union supports. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear Janus's case.
U.S. senator on trial
Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey left Newark federal court after suffering a serious blow from the judge, who denied a motion by his attorneys to dismiss bribery charges. The reason the defense attorneys wanted bribery dismissed was that they said it didn't meet the definition put forth by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016.
Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey left Newark federal court after suffering a serious blow from the judge, who denied a motion by his attorneys to dismiss bribery charges. The reason the defense attorneys wanted bribery dismissed was that they said it didn't meet the definition put forth by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016.
Trump's refugee ban remains in effect
The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a big win. In an order with no dissents, the justices reversed the rulings of federal judges in Hawaii and San Fransisco that would have relaxed the refugee ban. The high court order leaves in place the temporary freeze on refugees entering the United States. The Supreme Court will hear more arguments on October 10, although the ban could expire before the court actually issues a final ruling.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a big win. In an order with no dissents, the justices reversed the rulings of federal judges in Hawaii and San Fransisco that would have relaxed the refugee ban. The high court order leaves in place the temporary freeze on refugees entering the United States. The Supreme Court will hear more arguments on October 10, although the ban could expire before the court actually issues a final ruling.
Sheldon Silver's conviction tossed
In 2015, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's was convicted of using his position to line his pockets with nearly $4 million in bribes in exchange for helping two real estate developers and a cancer researcher. Now a federal appeals court overturned all counts of Silver's conviction. His lawyers said they are grateful, but the acting U.S. attorney is vowing to retry Silver.
In 2015, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's was convicted of using his position to line his pockets with nearly $4 million in bribes in exchange for helping two real estate developers and a cancer researcher. Now a federal appeals court overturned all counts of Silver's conviction. His lawyers said they are grateful, but the acting U.S. attorney is vowing to retry Silver.
Supreme Court partly reinstates travel ban
The United States Supreme Court on Monday handed the Trump administration a partial victory by allowing parts of its travel ban from several Muslim-majority countries to be enforced until it hears arguments in the fall on the appeal of a lower court's ruling that blocked the president's executive order. The court's 9-0 decision means the justices will wade into the biggest legal controversy of the Trump administration: President Donald Trump's order temporarily restricting travel from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The justices said that the government can temporarily bar entry to travelers that lack a "credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States" in the interested of national security.
The United States Supreme Court on Monday handed the Trump administration a partial victory by allowing parts of its travel ban from several Muslim-majority countries to be enforced until it hears arguments in the fall on the appeal of a lower court's ruling that blocked the president's executive order. The court's 9-0 decision means the justices will wade into the biggest legal controversy of the Trump administration: President Donald Trump's order temporarily restricting travel from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The justices said that the government can temporarily bar entry to travelers that lack a "credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States" in the interested of national security.
Groups to protest Supreme Court ruling on travel ban
Five months ago, a coalition of immigrant and Muslim advocacy groups gathered to denounce the president's travel ban. Now that the Supreme Court has allowed parts of the order to take effect, that coalition is outraged all over again. Trump's original executive order limiting travel from six Muslim-majority countries and halting refugee entry for 120 days caused massive chaos at airports across the United States when he signed it earlier this year. The Supreme Court's ruling allows the ban to go into effect for people with no "bona fide" ties to the United States, such as family or business.
Five months ago, a coalition of immigrant and Muslim advocacy groups gathered to denounce the president's travel ban. Now that the Supreme Court has allowed parts of the order to take effect, that coalition is outraged all over again. Trump's original executive order limiting travel from six Muslim-majority countries and halting refugee entry for 120 days caused massive chaos at airports across the United States when he signed it earlier this year. The Supreme Court's ruling allows the ban to go into effect for people with no "bona fide" ties to the United States, such as family or business.
Justice Sotomayor in the Bronx
The Honorable Sonia Sotomayor, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, came to the Bronx Friday to encourage a new generation of justice leaders. Hundreds of students gathered from 31 schools at the Bronx County Courthouse for the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Program. Justice Sotomayor not only spoke with the students, but she also served as presiding judge in the 8th-grade final.
The Honorable Sonia Sotomayor, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, came to the Bronx Friday to encourage a new generation of justice leaders. Hundreds of students gathered from 31 schools at the Bronx County Courthouse for the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Program. Justice Sotomayor not only spoke with the students, but she also served as presiding judge in the 8th-grade final.
Christie talks Trump
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie worked the boardwalk in Seaside Heights Friday to kick off the summer season. Fox 5 had the chance to sit down with him one-on-one to talk about President Trump. Christie still advises the president. They speak about once a week or every 10 days or so. The governor said the best thing Trump has done so far is appointing Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie worked the boardwalk in Seaside Heights Friday to kick off the summer season. Fox 5 had the chance to sit down with him one-on-one to talk about President Trump. Christie still advises the president. They speak about once a week or every 10 days or so. The governor said the best thing Trump has done so far is appointing Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Brooklyn shelter lawsuit
The homeless shelter at 267 Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn is meant to fit 132 families, but only 10 families are allowed to live there, at least for now. A Brooklyn Supreme Court judge put a temporary restraining order on the Crown Heights shelter just one day after it opened. The lawsuit was filed by the Crown Heights Block Association, which is pushing for permanent low-income housing instead of a shelter.
The homeless shelter at 267 Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn is meant to fit 132 families, but only 10 families are allowed to live there, at least for now. A Brooklyn Supreme Court judge put a temporary restraining order on the Crown Heights shelter just one day after it opened. The lawsuit was filed by the Crown Heights Block Association, which is pushing for permanent low-income housing instead of a shelter.
Gorsuch sworn in
Neil Gorsuch is now a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. He took two oaths on Monday. President Donald Trump introduced Gorsuch in the White House Rose Garden and said he would be a "truly great" justice.
Neil Gorsuch is now a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. He took two oaths on Monday. President Donald Trump introduced Gorsuch in the White House Rose Garden and said he would be a "truly great" justice.
Gorsuch confirmed
The U.S. Senate confirmed appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The historic move came after Republicans deployed the so-called 'nuclear option' or a simply majority vote in order to guarantee Gorsuch's confirmation.
The U.S. Senate confirmed appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The historic move came after Republicans deployed the so-called 'nuclear option' or a simply majority vote in order to guarantee Gorsuch's confirmation.
Obamacare repeal imminent?
The U.S. House will vote on the Republican Obamacare repeal and replace plan Thursday. It is being met with stiff opposition from both liberals and conservatives.
The U.S. House will vote on the Republican Obamacare repeal and replace plan Thursday. It is being met with stiff opposition from both liberals and conservatives.
'Nuclear option'
What is the Senate's 'nuclear option'?
What is the Senate's 'nuclear option'?
Supreme Court nomination
President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.
President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.