Conservative groups aim to use an 1873 law to virtually end abortions nationwide Some conservative groups want to enforce an 1873 law than bans the mailing of anything related to performing abortions. Their plan could essentially end abortion nationwide. Danielle Kurtzleben
Judge in Trump's classified documents case draws scrutiny The judge in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case continues to issue pre-trial decisions that many legal experts and Special Counsel Jack Smith are questionable. Carrie Johnson
'On Our Watch' podcast investigates violence at California prison Two former correctional officers-turned-whistleblowers reveal a disproportionate use of force at California's New Folsom Prison and pay a price for telling the truth.
The prosecutor who put her away says she should be free, but she's still in prison A prosecutor in Oklahoma sentenced a woman to life without parole in the 1990s. Now he says she should not be in prison anymore, but efforts to free her have failed. Elizabeth Cantwell
Texas gov blames pro-Palestinian students in new free speech order for universities Pro-Palestinian student groups named in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's order to public universities and colleges to revise free speech policies to address antisemitism say they're being singled out. Camille Phillips
Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed. Meg Anderson
What's behind the calls for Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor to step down? NPR's Michel Martin talks to Kate Shaw, a constitutional law scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, about her thoughts on calls for Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down.
Maine AG wants shield law for health workers who perform care banned in other states How much can states reach into each other's territory to enforce laws on abortion and transgender treatments? Maine's attorney general is attempting a "shield" law to protect health workers. Kevin Miller | Maine Public
Judge rules Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed The former president's lawyers cited the Presidential Records Act in asking that the government's case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed. Greg Allen
DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent The Justice Department has taken an active — and public — stand against alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's been nearly silent on possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war. Ryan Lucas
