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‘Judge shopping’ in federal courts should end, House urges

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Pronouns should be respected and trans youths protected, ABA House says

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Bar admission should not be denied just on basis of immigration status, ABA House urges

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Clarify overseas employment guidance for military families, House urges

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ABA House OKs updated 10 principles for public defense; ‘we cannot allow a two-tier system of justice’

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Lawyers ‘are called to run towards the storm,’ says incoming ABA President Mary Smith

Election Law

Ban on lifetime voting for some felons violates Eighth Amendment, 5th Circuit rules

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Thomas financed his ‘really bougie’ RV with a loan from a wealthy friend; did he pay it off?

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‘Dobbs is an indictment of women,’ past ABA president tells House in emotional testimony

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Guardianship Bill of Rights for adults passes ABA House; ‘it is needed’

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Let courts consider a prosecutor’s recommendation to reduce a sentence, ABA House says

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End use of prisoners for unpaid hard labor, ABA House of Delegates urges

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US will hold Russians accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, AG Merrick Garland says

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Plea bargaining principles will create a more ‘fair and just system,’ task force co-chair says

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ABA president tells House of Delegates to ‘keep moving’ and ‘keep climbing’

Judiciary

Federal judge who said defendant ‘looks like a criminal’ can’t preside in new trial, 6th Circuit says

Judiciary

Criminal court judge, 72, arrested in wife’s shooting death

U.S. Supreme Court

ABA task force recommends ethics and transparency changes for Supreme Court

Judiciary

Federal appeals judge should be suspended for failing to cooperate in mental fitness probe, report says

Law Firms

Shrinking midsize law firm announces it is closing after nearly 90-year run

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