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ABA sues over Trump administration's intimidation of law firms and lawyers

The ABA filed a federal lawsuit on Monday to stop the Trump administration’s ongoing intimidation of lawyers and law firms. “This is the time to stand up, speak out and seek relief from our courts,” ABA President Bill Bay said.



Judged by an Algorithm: Are judges, juries next to be totally automated?

The defendant stands before the bench, heart pounding. He faces the judge and jury—only in this case, they have been replaced by a computer screen. In seconds, the artificial intelligence judge has analyzed thousands of similar cases, weighed the evidence and has come to a ruling and possible sentence. Is this a far-fetched dystopian scenario or a glimpse into the future of the legal system?



SCOTUS to hear case over probe of antiabortion pregnancy center

The Supreme Court will hear a case next term that deals with an investigation by New Jersey’s attorney general into a chain of pregnancy centers that seek to dissuade women from having abortions.



California Supreme Court OKs provisional licensure—but not for all February candidates

First-time California bar candidates who failed or withdrew from the disastrous February launch of the state bar’s new exam can apply to practice law with the supervision of a licensed attorneys, a move some deem “too little, too late.” That chance came Wednesday after the California Supreme Court approved the State Bar of California’s request to extend the state’s provisional licensure program that was launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.



SCOTUS will consider impact of death row inmate's multiple IQ tests in determining execution eligibility

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether and how courts can consider multiple IQ tests when considering whether a death row inmate is intellectually disabled and ineligible for execution.



Transgender lawyers are resilient, but level of fear is real, says business consultant and coach

While June is Pride Month, Dru Levasseur, a transgender attorney, thinks it’s a somber time for the trans and nonbinary community.



When Diddy or Depp go to court, trial tourists get in line

For fans of court dramas or celebrity scandals, a vacation centered on a high-profile trial is the ultimate true-crime-themed trip. In recent years, state and federal courthouses have become a surprise attraction because of their links to famous, or infamous, defendants.



Suit over mistaken raid by FBI SWAT team given another chance by Supreme Court

A federal appeals court made “two faulty assumptions” when it tossed an Atlanta family’s lawsuit over a mistaken raid of their home by an FBI SWAT team, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday.



Data doesn't support DOJ claims of bias in judicial ratings process, ABA President Bay says

The ABA is rebutting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s claims of bias in its long-standing efforts to evaluate federal judicial nominees.



ABA Commission on Immigration launches new program to respond to ICE's courthouse arrests

The Immigration Court Observation and Awareness Project aims to identify trends and systemic issues by asking volunteers to observe short preliminary hearings and record their observations. The commission plans to use this data to better support noncitizens’ access to counsel and due process rights.



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