The debate today depends on whether, in 1868, foreigners were considered 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the United States.

The Laken Riley Act, named after a Georgia nursing student killed by an undocumented immigrant, has been signed into law by President Trump. This marks the firs ...

A spokesperson for Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said lawmakers needed more time to respond to a sweeping spending ...

A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people has been recognized as a legal person after a new law ...

The state law allowing accessory dwelling units by right in a single family zone will become active on Sunday.

ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp is making tort reform a top priority this legislative session, unveiling new legislation aimed at ...

I felt that the book ban was trying to erase my and my students’ cultural heritages,” LeEllen Condry wrote in the ...

Legal, medical and LGBTQ+ rights experts say President Trump's executive orders attacking transgender people lack scientific ...

A federal appeals court finds banning handgun sales for 18- to 20-year-olds is unconstitutional, raising questions about the ...

The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.

Donald Trump's flurry of executive orders has sparked lawsuits seeking to stymie the U.S. president's plans for cracking down ...

The Laken Riley Act, also known as H.R. 29, was introduced to the House on January 6, 2025, the first day of the new Congress ...