LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law The challenge against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to block a new law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. The Associated Press
Rocket launchers were found in a trash can near a California middle school Grenades and rocket launchers are federally classified as firearms and are therefore legal with proper registration. But in California, possessing a destructive device is illegal. Ayana Archie
Citing race, a federal judge strikes down parts of a 2021 Florida election law The judge says the state's Republican-led government was using subtle tactics to suppress Black voters. An appeal of the ruling is expected. The Associated Press
In King County’s new inquests, victims’ families see steps forward, police see 'overreach' Attorneys for victims’ families welcome the changes in King County's new inquest process, while police call the structure unworkable and unfair. Amy Radil
Some companies are using bankruptcy courts to block lawsuits J&J used a complex bankruptcy maneuver to delay thousands of lawsuits linked to asbestos contamination in its baby powder. One woman suing the company died while her case was in legal limbo. Brian Mann
A former Yale employee admits she stole $40 million in electronics from the university Jamie Petrone has pleaded guilty to a years-long scheme of stealing electronics ordered for Yale University and reselling the items. She used the money to buy herself luxury cars and multiple homes. Jaclyn Diaz
Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes. Intuit disputed the allegation. Laurel Wamsley
Inquest jury finds Seattle police officers' deadly force 'justifiable' in Damarius Butts case Inquest jurors delivered their findings Monday in the 2017 Seattle police shooting of Damarius Butts. All eight jurors called the officers’ use of deadly force in the encounter with Butts “justifiable.” Amy Radil
House panel probing the Capitol attack moves closer into Trump's inner circle The panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is holding two top Trump aides in contempt, and is seeking cooperation from Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Claudia Grisales
Newest California Supreme Court judge is the first Latina in the role Justice Patricia Guerrero has been an associate justice in a federal appeals court, a trial court judge, a law partner and a federal prosecutor. Ayana Archie