Accidentally Killing Birds Isn't A Crime, Says Trump Administration
A legal memo from the Department of the Interior declares that the Migratory Bird Treaty Act applies only to purposeful actions that kill migratory birds.
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Why Some Teen Moms Can't Get The Pain Relief They Choose In Childbirth
In more than a dozen U.S. states, laws prohibit pregnant teens from getting epidural anesthesia during labor, or even some kinds of prenatal treatment, without a parent's consent.
Virginia's Tiebreaker Draw Is Postponed; Pivotal Race Still In Doubt
"Drawing names is an action of last resort," elections board Chairman James Alcorn said, after a new legal challenge in the race that's expected to determine control of the state Legislature.
After A Vow To End 'This American Carnage,' A Year Of Deadly Violence
Though America saw the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in 2017, efforts to enact new gun laws, once again, stalled in Congress.
Sessions Revokes Law Enforcement Guidance On Fining Poor Defendants
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced this past week that he's rescinding dozens of pieces of guidance to law enforcement agencies across the country, including the local fees and fines guidance. Peter Edelman, faculty director of Georgetown Law's Center on Poverty and Inequality, speaks with NPR guest host Ray Suarez on how this will affect the impoverished.
Judge Sides With ACLU, Ruling American Detainee In Iraq Has Right To Lawyer
The federal judge said Saturday that the Pentagon should give the ACLU immediate access to the suspected ISIS-member who has been held for three months without charge.
Trump Seizes On Reports FBI's Deputy Director Plans To Retire In Early 2018
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's retirement has been rumored, but the Washington Post reported he plans to step down after he becomes eligible to receive full pension benefits as early as March.
FBI: California Man Planned Christmas Attack On San Francisco's Pier 39
Terrorism charges were filed Friday against Everitt Jameson, 26, of Modesto, Calif. He told an undercover officer that he wanted to carry out an attack on the popular tourist attraction, the FBI says.
The Drone Under Your Tree Can't Fly High Until Registered With The FAA
Drones will be placed under many Christmas trees this year. But before they can be flown above the treetops, they must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration for a $5 fee.
What Kind Of Due Process Are Those Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Entitled To?
As the #MeToo movement unfolds, questions are being raised about what due process those accused of sexual misconduct are entitled to. NPR's Michel Martin explores the topic with constitutional law professor Elizabeth Price Foley.