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Man exonerated for 1992 Michigan murder: ‘They switched the bullets on me’
by Brian SeayDesmond Ricks’ exoneration earlier this month set off an internal affairs investigation at the Detroit Police Department.
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Bipartisan push in Illinois legislature would increase sentencing for repeat gun offenders
by Brian SeayIn an effort to curb Chicago gun violence, the Illinois House on Monday approved a bill that would boost sentencing requirements for repeat gun offenders.
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Bill would allow family members to strip Oregonians’ gun rights via court petition
by Brian SeayThe Oregon Senate approved a bill Monday that would allow people to ask a court to revoke gun rights for family and household members.
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Top GOP senator: Supreme Court justice resignation expected ‘this summer’
by Chris EgerWhile visiting his district this week, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said another opening on the nation's high court could be in the cards as soon as this year.
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Judge Gorsuch confirmed as new Supreme Court Justice
by Chris EgerAfter using the "nuclear option" Friday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Neil Gorsuch to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.
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10 ‘sovereign citizens’ face 320 felonies for $2B in fraudulent liens
by Brian SeayTen so-called ‘sovereign citizens’ face 320 felonies for filing a series of bogus liens against government officials in East Tennessee.
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Gorsuch voted out of committee, Dems promise to block
by Chris EgerThe Senate Judiciary Committee in a party-line vote approved Judge Neil Gorsuch on Monday to be the next Supreme Court justice, setting up a showdown on the floor this week.
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Dems delay Gorsuch vote as both sides on gun argument rally troops
by Chris EgerThe Senate Judiciary Committee met Monday to consider Gorsuch's nomination but Democrats, spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, asked for a delay on his vote until next Monday.
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More guilty verdicts for Oregon standoff occupiers
by Brian SeayFour men were found guilty this week of a range of misdemeanors in connection with last year’s 41-day standoff at a wildlife refuge in Oregon.
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As hearings conclude, Schumer promises filibuster on Gorsuch confirmation vote
by Chris EgerWhile the Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up a final day of hearings on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Democrats began a push to block a floor vote.
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Dems revisit Heller on Day 3 of Gorsuch confirmation hearings
by Chris EgerJudge Neil Gorsuch on Wednesday found himself again on the receiving end of questions concerning gun rights during the third day of hearings to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court.
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Judge Neil Gorsuch addresses 2nd Amendment, Heller as hearings continue
by Chris EgerSenate Judiciary Dems asked tough questions of Judge Gorsuch during his marathon first round of questioning on Tuesday.
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