WASHINGTON – Supreme Court justices seemed conflicted Tuesday during oral arguments over whether a U.S. citizen can challenge the denial of a visa for a noncitizen spouse because the government expected that spouse to engage in unlawful activity. The State…
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Can cities punish homelessness? Supreme Court justices seem divided
In what advocates call the most important case on homelessness in 40 years, the Supreme Court must decide whether cities can punish the unhoused for sleeping in public when they have nowhere else to go.
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Maryland Starbucks unionizes days before a Supreme Court case on labor rights
Workers at the Starbucks cafe voted to unionize, just days ahead of a Supreme Court case involving the company’s challenge of a federal labor injunction.
Lawmakers tangle over Biden pause on new LNG terminals
WASHINGTON – House Republicans criticized the Biden administration Thursday for its temporary pause in liquified natural gas (LNG) export applications, citing negative impacts on the economy and international relationships. “This administration’s pause has caused a great alarm and uncertainty, particularly…
To prod congressional action, bill would cut lawmakers’ pay after mass shootings
Members of Congress would have their pay reduced each time there is a mass shooting until lawmakers take action on gun safety reforms.
Whistleblowers warn Congress of alleged safety lapses at Boeing
Boeing Co. quality engineer Sam Salehpour raised concerns about manufacturing shortcuts taken by the company, warning a Senate panel that the flying public could be at risk.
Supreme Court appears divided over using obstruction statute against Jan. 6 defendants
The Supreme Court justices seemed divided while hearing oral arguments over whether a federal obstruction law applies to more than 350 people involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol.
Washington church marks 176th anniversary of greatest attempted slave escape
Rev. Brian Hamilton tapped his microphone, signaling the beginning of his service at Westminster Presbyterian Church in honor of the 176th anniversary of the greatest attempted escape of enslaved people in American history — which happened in Washington.
After pandemic decreases, share of Black people in Maryland prisons peaks
The coronavirus pandemic caused a historic drop in Maryland’s prison population. But after the state of emergency ended and prisons filled up again, the share of Black incarcerated people reached a five-year-high late last year, a Capital News Service data…
DC domestic violence shelter prepares to celebrate 45th anniversary
A group of women spent several months making repairs to a huge three-story Victorian house in the nation’s capital to serve as one of the first undisclosed safe spaces for women and children dealing with domestic violence.