Massachusetts judge faces judicial board for allegedly aiding migrant 7 years ago A Massachusetts judge is fighting to keep her job after being accused of helping a migrant evade immigration enforcement agents seven years ago. She faces a judicial conduct board on Monday. Tovia Smith
Federal judges are powerful. Some of their law clerks describe a toxic work culture Federal judges have stood as checks on Trump's power — but law clerks say behind closed doors, some created toxic, fear-driven workplaces where speaking out could end a career. Carrie Johnson
What Trump's national emergencies could mean for American democracy Trump invoked emergency powers more times in his first 100 days than any other modern president has in that time. Experts worry it could lead to an upending of the constitutional balance of power. Kat Lonsdorf
A recap of recent Supreme Court decisions — and what's ahead A slew of Supreme Court decisions this summer will have far-reaching consequences. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Leah Litman, law professor at the University of Michigan, about what to expect. Ayesha Rascoe
Carrie Johnson on her reporting that uncovered pervasive abuse of clerks by some judges Reporting the story that uncovered pervasive abuse of clerks by some judges Scott Detrow
With $2.7 billion settlement approved, college sports' big money era is officially here The settlement in House v. NCAA brings an end to the NCAA's long-standing tradition of amateurism. Starting this fall, schools will be able to pay players directly up to a salary cap of $20.5 million. Becky Sullivan
The Supreme Court hands DOGE a victory in accessing Social Security information The Supreme Court has handed DOGE at least a temporary victory. The team can keep accessing information collected by the Social Security Administration, including medical and mental health records. Nina Totenberg
Supreme Court grants DOGE access to confidential Social Security records The order, for now, overturns actions that limited DOGE's access to sensitive private information. In a separate case, the court said DOGE did not have to share internal records with a watchdog group. Nina Totenberg
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador, is back in the U.S. to face smuggling charges Abrego Garcia will face criminal charges for allegedly transporting migrants without legal status around the country, according to a Justice Department indictment. Jasmine Garsd
3 years in, Sandy Hook families still wait to collect what Alex Jones owes them The Infowars founder declared bankruptcy after families sued him for defamation and won more than a billion dollars in damages, but Jones has yet to pay them a dime. Tovia Smith