A fired Chicago law clerk explained why she pretended to be a real judge. She's not allowing the controversy and possible criminal charges to get in the way of her campaign for judge.

The woman's attorney told the court that her client was refused clothing, feminine hygiene products and a shower.

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A 25-year-old Black woman is making history by becoming the youngest judge in the history of Easley, South Carolina. According to ForHarriet.com, Jasmine Twitty —…

Prosecutors in Louisiana are excluding potential Black jurors three times as often as jurors of another race by using peremptory challenges

By LARRY O’DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed Liberty University’s lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s new federal health care law, declaring that a provision requiring most individuals to obtain insurance is constitutional. University law school dean Mathew Staver said in a telephone interview that he will promptly appeal […]

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A judge says Richmond’s noise ordinance is too broad and unconstitutionally promotes religion. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Richmond General District Chief Judge Robert A. Pustilik overturned the ordinance Tuesday. The ruling came in a case involving music played by a band at a party. The ordinance prohibits sound such as […]