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
A sports betting bill has yet again run into stiff opposition, this time in Alabama Sports betting is still illegal in 12 states. In Alabama, an effort to legalize sports betting has stumbled amid opposition from religious conservatives and those concerned about problem gambling. Joseph King
Texas' immigration law is being challenged in court amid racial profiling concerns Texas' immigration law has raised fear that it'll promote racial profiling by police. The concerns evoke memories of what happened after Arizona passed its so-called "show me your papers" law in 2010. Adrian Florido
A controversial immigration law will be back in court in Texas The law allows state officials to arrest and deport undocumented people.
Threats towards judges in Trump-related cases have hit unprecedented levels NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Reuters reporter Ned Parker about the abuse and hostility against judges hearing cases involving former President Donald Trump. Justine Kenin
Florida Supreme Court orders state's 6-week abortion ban to go into effect May 1 In a separate decision, the court said voters will decide whether to expand abortion rights during a referendum this November. Greg Allen
Google to destroy private browsing history of millions who used 'Incognito Mode' After settling a class action suit over the company's incognito viewing mode in Chrome, Google says it will destroy millions of user search histories. Bobby Allyn
Trump posts bond in civil fraud case; has gag order expanded in hush-money trial A court filing said the bond was provided by Knight Insurance, a California-based company. The move ensures that New York Attorney General Letitia James can't seize Trump's assets related to the case. NPR Washington Desk
