A new law that gives substantial discretion to doctors in terminating a pregnancy makes Massachusetts one of the most pro-choice states in the country.

President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, attempting again to limit birthright citizenship for children of non-American citizens or legal permanent residents.

The federal government plans to use classified information in pursuing the removal of an Afghan national who allegedly played a role in planning a mass shooting in 2024.

Businesses can start applying for these licenses in 2026, but recreational purchases of marijuana products will not begin until next July.

E. Jean Carroll received $5.63 million from Donald J. Trump on Monday, July 13, 2026, three years after a jury found Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation.

The Second Circuit rejected claims by members of the Amish community that the lack of a religious exemption violated free exercise and related rights under the First Amendment.

The United States Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara on June 30, 2026.

Seen as the toughest bathroom ban in the country, the Idaho law applies to both public buildings and private businesses while imposing significant time behind bars for violations.

Tyra Banks filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, alleging that the "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model" documentary constructed a false narrative from hours of interview footage.

This case marked the first time that a defendant sentenced to death successfully used a groundbreaking 2020 anti-discrimination law to erase their sentence.