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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to sideline 20,000 disputed California mail ballots

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections. The emergency appeal came after an appeals court rejected the request to set aside some 20,000 ballots from people the federal government suspects may not be citizens. The federal government says those ballots should not be counted until the voters' status can be...

PBS NewsHour · 52m ago
DOJ pursues long-shot appeal at Supreme Court over bid to isolate 20,000 California mail ballots

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene on Monday in its fight over California’s voter rolls, seeking an emergency order separating mail ballots associated with more than 20,000 suspected noncitizens one day before Election Day. Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the justices to order California to set those ballots aside immediately while […]

Washington Examiner · 1h ago
Trump administration turns to SCOTUS in California ballot case

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to mandate that California separate ballots of more than 20,000 voters the government suspects are "likely" non-citizens. The big picture: A federal appeals court rejected the administration's bid to set aside mail ballots last week, erecting another roadblock in the DOJ's pre-election quest to demand the state root out claims of voter fraud in the final days of the midterm elections. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Axios · 2h ago
Defendant tells court he believed he had consent of woman drugged by her husband

Connor Sanderson-Doyle is one of four men accused of sexually abusing Joanne Young, who was repeatedly assaulted by her husband, Philip Young A man has told a court he believed a woman who was repeatedly raped and drugged by her husband had consented when he answered an advert to have sex with her. Former Tory councillor Philip Young has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of drugging and sexually abusing his wife, Joanne Young, during a 13-year period at their home in Swindon, Wiltshire. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 2h ago
Trump administration brings California ballot fight to Supreme Court

The Trump administration on Monday brought its demand that California separate 20,000 mail ballots it says belong to likely noncitizens to the Supreme Court, thrusting the justices back into the center of the midterm campaign one day before Election Day.  Lower courts have ruled the list isn’t credible and the Trump administration has no authority to…

The Hill · 2h ago
E Jean Carroll fights Trump’s last-ditch push to dismiss $83m damages verdict

Lawyers file opposition to Trump’s request, telling supreme court justices they do not need ‘to bail out this president’ E Jean Carroll’s lawyers are fighting Donald Trump’s efforts to toss her $83m damages verdict in the US supreme court, telling the justices that they do not need “to bail out this president from the consequences of his repeated litigation choices”. Jurors delivered Carroll the huge award on 26 January 2024, less than one year after the journalist and author won $5m in her sexual abuse and defamation case against Trump. The president has repeatedly denied all wrongdoing in relation to Carroll. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 2h ago
Missouri inks jersey patch deal with World Wide Technology for men's, women's basketball

As Missouri men’s and women’s basketball get ready to open the 2026 season, the Tigers have announced a jersey patch partner. The school signed a deal with World Wide Technology for its basketball programs. World Wide Technology’s logo will appear on all Missouri men’s and women’s basketball jerseys, as well as the court at Mizzou […]

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
Lindsay Clancy back in court seeking to dismiss murder charges after mistrial

Lawyers for Massachusetts mother who killed children argue new trial would violate double jeopardy rules Lindsay Clancy returned to court on Monday in an attempt to dismiss the charges that she murdered her three young children. The hearing Monday was the second time the Massachusetts mother has been in court since her trial ended with a deadlocked jury in September after jurors were unable to agree on a verdict. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 3h ago
Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court

Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communication Australia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban will face its first major legal challenge on Tuesday, as Reddit and an advocacy group headed by a libertarian politician seek to overturn the law in the high court. Nearly 11 months ago, 10 platforms – Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Kick, X, Twitch and Threads – were required to deactivate or suspend the accounts of users they determined to be aged under 16 years. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 5h ago
Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues Russell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard. Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said allegations about the comedian’s sexual conduct in 2023 had “poisoned the wells” of justice. He also said there had been “monstrous delays” in the women in the criminal trial coming forward to police. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 5h ago
Some Surprisingly Tolerant Judges out There in Pennsylvania

From Commonwealth v. Outlaw, decided Thursday by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht, writing for a unanimous court: In June… The post Some Surprisingly Tolerant Judges out There in Pennsylvania appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · 5h ago
Lindsay Clancy Returns to Court for Hearing About Potential Retrial

Lindsay Clancy is returning to a Massachusetts courtroom for a hearing that could help determine whether she will face a new trial over the deaths of her three children. It comes two months after her high-profile case ended with a jury deadlocked 11 to 1. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

NBC News · 6h ago
ICE rapidly re-arresting immigrants released after winning court petitions

Many are challenging their detention using habeas corpus filings only to be arrested again, in violation of court orders Immigrants who have been granted release from detention after winning habeas corpus petitions in court are being re-arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ). The Guardian has identified at least 20 cases nationwide relating to people who were detained after being released on habeas corpus petition in the last year, according to court records, attorneys and media reports. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 7h ago
Why a tennis player was disqualified for walking off court mid-match – and why he apologized

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, there was one of the strangest disqualifications in tennis history, the race to the ATP Tour Finals intensified and a player at the center of a storm broke new ground. If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here. Why was a clay court the scene of the strangest default in recent times? When a player is disqualified from a tennis m

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Award‑winning Australian children’s author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation material

Jasper Jones writer sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys, Western Australian district court hears Warning: This article contains graphic content Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The award‑winning author Craig Silvey sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys and was caught with explicit images of children and adults. The young adult novelist was jailed on Monday for seven months after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child exploitation material earlier this year. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 11h ago
Ex-Cleveland Guardians pitchers, including star reliever, go to trial in New York on fraud charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz go to trial Monday on charges that they accepted bribes as they colluded with gamblers who made hundreds of thousands of dollars betting correctly on individual pitches.Their careers and possibly their freedom are at stake in the jury trial expected to unfold over the next month in Brooklyn federal court.

Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg goes off with new career-high after quiet Luka Doncic rematch

The Golden State Warriors welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers to Oracle Arena in San Francisco on a night when Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were ruled out . Curry earned a much-needed rest after his ankle breaker against Luka Doncic but rookie Yaxel Lendeborg took the court in a game that quickly became personal for him. Lendeborg summoned […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg goes off with new career-high after quiet Luka Doncic rematch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
OKC Thunder Make Three Consequential Decisions About Team’s Future

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made three contract decisions that offer a clearer picture of how the organization is approaching its young talent. Two players received commitments for another season, while a third faces a different contractual outlook. Together, the moves give fans something to consider beyond the immediate challenges on the court.According to Justin […] The post OKC Thunder Make Three Consequential Decisions About Team’s Future appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
‘I want to slap you around a bit, too’: Victorian magistrate reprimanded over language in court

Judicial commission finds against Vicky Prapas over a series of comments, including one made when school children were present Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A magistrate who told a court user “I want to slap you around a bit, too” has come under fire for her offensive and inappropriate language. The remark was one of several made by Victorian magistrate Vicky Prapas that the state’s judicial watchdog has found to be inappropriate. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 15h ago
‘We moved as a unit’- Kevin Durant reflects on Thunder’s early identity

Kevin Durant has looked back on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s early years, recalling how a young group of teammates built a strong connection both on and off the basketball court. Now with the Houston Rockets, Durant spoke to ESPN about the unusual road-trip routine that saw several Thunder players exploring shopping malls together while wearing matching team clothing.

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
Indonesia Court Voids VP’s High-School Equivalency Certificate

Indonesia’s Supreme Court invalidated a high-school equivalency certificate submitted by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka as part of his candidacy in the 2024 election, raising questions about his ability to remain in office or run again in 2029.

Bloomberg · 15h ago
Gonzaga women expect challenge from experienced North Dakota State team

Nov. 1—When the Gonzaga women's basketball players step on the court Monday at McCarthey Athletic Center, forgive them if they feel like they're looking at a team similar to themselves. In many ways, the Zags will be. Gonzaga takes on North Dakota State on the first day college men's and women's teams may play games. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. The teams met in Gonzaga's 2025-26 season opener in ...

Yahoo Sports · 16h ago