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Aggressive Justice

Judges have slammed federal prosecutors for going overboard. Now the Justice Department is stepping in—to police itself.



He Tries Men’s Soles

‘Tracker’ Joel Hardin claims he can tell the story of a crime from a footprint. But defense lawyers say he’s stepping outside the bounds of evidence.



A Man of Moderation

The last justice of the ‘greatest generation,’ gentlemanly John Paul Stevens says farewell



Practical Meaning: As the Court Shifted Right, Stevens Kept His Place



Con Census

Court OKs voting for felons, sets up circuit conflicts



Pop the Caps

Once again, the Illinois high court flips med-mal limits



Not Done Yet

If 65 is the new 50, how will baby boomers remake retirement?



The Maricopa Courthouse War

An Arizona showdown over populist politics, abuse of power and pink boxer shorts



Pending Death Penalty Cases Weigh Against Maricopa County



Claim of a Federal Corruption Investigation Backfires



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