Shell Ordered To Compensate Nigerian Farmers Affected By Oil Spills "Finally, there is some justice for the Nigerian people suffering the consequences of Shell's oil," said Eric Dooh, one of the Nigerian farmers who sued Shell. Merrit Kennedy
There Is Precedent For Trying A Former Government Official, Established 145 Years Ago Some Republicans are arguing that former President Donald Trump should not face a Senate impeachment trial because he's a private citizen. That was argued before — and rejected narrowly — in 1876. Domenico Montanaro
Judge Blocks Biden Deportation Ban, Jeopardizing Former DACA Recipient A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked President Biden's 100-day moratorium on most deportations. One man who was scheduled for deportation is tangled in the bureaucratic morass. Ashish Valentine
Biden To Sign 2 Executive Actions Related To Health Care President Biden on Thursday is expected to sign two executive actions aimed at expanding access to health insurance and reproductive health care. Selena Simmons-Duffin
3 People From Extremist 'Oath Keepers' Indicted On Capitol Riot Conspiracy Charges Those indicted have ties to what the Justice Department calls "a paramilitary organization focused on recruitment of current and former military, law enforcement, and first responder personnel." Dustin Jones
DHS Warns Of 'Heightened Threat Environment' From Domestic Violent Extremists The bulletin did not cite any specific threat, but said that the risk of violence will persist for weeks. It warned that some extremists may be "emboldened" by the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Laurel Wamsley
'Unconscionable': Capitol Police Union Says Leadership Failed Officers In Riot The union decried leadership's actions as a failure that led directly to the harm of its officers. Alana Wise
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's 100-Day Deportation Moratorium The judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order Tuesday in a challenge filed by Texas. The ruling said Texas might "suffer imminent and irreparable harm" from a moratorium. Dustin Jones
2020 Firearm Catch Rate At Airports Doubled From Previous Year TSA agents found 3,257 firearms in carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints in 2020 — about 10 per million travelers. About 83% of those firearms were loaded, a TSA news release said. Dustin Jones
Many protest-related misdemeanors on hold, says Seattle City Attorney Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes: Protest-related cases “have not been given a pass. They have not been declined,” he said. “But we will get to them when the court can handle them.” Amy Radil
