Evangelicals And Kavanaugh
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Karen Swallow Prior of Liberty University about how evangelicals reconcile supporting a president like Donald Trump and the importance of Brett Kavanaugh's nomination.
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What Changed After D.C. Ended Cash Bail
California recently ended its current money bail system. Washington, D.C. largely did away with cash bail back in the 1990s. NPR's Melissa Block speaks with D.C. Judge Truman Morrison.
The Man Who Could Be White House Counsel Prepares For Battle
Emmet Flood is currently the lawyer handling the Russia investigation for the White House, but his name comes up frequently as a possible replacement for outgoing White House counsel Don McGahn.
The Legal Challenges In Investigating Church Abuse
NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Soares, district attorney of Albany County, about the legal hurdles to investigating the Catholic Church and child sex abuse in New York state.
Texas Judge Says DACA Is Probably Illegal, But Leaves It In Place
Federal District Judge Andrew Hanen had ended a similar Obama-era program, but he declined to halt DACA, saying the coalition of opposed states waited too long to bring their lawsuit.
Michigan Child's Death Puts Spotlight On Clash Between Medicine And Religion
In 34 states and the District of Columbia, there are religious exemptions that allow parents to forgo medical treatment for a child if it conflicts with their religious beliefs.
Consultant Pleads Guilty To Violating Lobbying Laws Over Ukraine Work
W. Samuel Patten has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a foreign agent for work he did connected to a Ukrainian political party.
NFL Arbitrator Moves Colin Kaepernick's 'Collusion' Grievance To Formal Hearing
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who drew criticism for protests during the national anthem has accused the NFL of conspiring to shut him out of the league.
Brett Kavanaugh's Record On Abortion
Abortion rights supporters are gearing up to oppose the Supreme Court confirmation hearings that begin next week. But it's unlikely that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will reveal much about his views.
Justice Department Sides Against Harvard In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans.