Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity case
The Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Jan. 6 case of former President Donald Trump and what he could be held liable for in terms of the Jan. 6 riots. FOX 5's Katie Barlow speaks with former Trump defense attorney Jim Trusty about what this means for Trump going forward.
DC Superior Court Judge Patricia Broderick pens new book
Judge Patricia Broderick speaks with FOX 5's Katie Barlow about her new book.
In The Courts: The Debrief
In this week's debrief, FOX 5's Katie Barlow discusses the Supreme Court's decision to overturn its ruling in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., a landmark decision that set forth the legal test for when U.S. federal courts must defer to a government agency's interpretation of a law or statute.
Supreme Court expected to take up case on gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court is expected to take up a case dealing with gender-affirming care for minors in its next session. Cait Smith, the director of LGBTQIA+ policy for the Center for American Progress explains what this could mean for the U.S.
SCOTUS upholds limits on domestic abusers' gun rights
In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold limits on the gun rights of domestic abusers. Terry H., a survivor of intimate partner violence, joins our Katie Barlow on In The Courts to discuss the importance of this ruling.
Supreme Court issues rulings on abortion cases
On Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the way for emergency abortions in Idaho despite a near-total ban in the state. FOX 5's Katie Barlow speaks with Dr. Jamila Perritt, the CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health, about the ruling and how it impacts women nationwide.
Supreme Court issues ruling on obstruction charges, clearing many Jan. 6 rioters
The Supreme Court issued its ruling in a case that impacted the prosecutions of hundreds of Jan. 6 participants, as well as former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal case. The court sided with the plaintiff in the case, saying that the law applies to the destruction of records or documents when it comes to obstructing an official proceeding, which is what prosecutors have argued many of those who participated in the Jan. 6 riots did.
Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from gun ownership
Terry Houser, a survivor of domestic abuse talked about the SCOTUS ruling that keeps guns out of the hands of those convicted of domestic abuse.
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
Dr. Jamila Perritt, the CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health talks court rulings on abortion, keeping the abortion pill on the market, and the ruling in Idaho that allows doctors to perform abortions in emergency situations.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 rioter challenging obstruction charge
Former Trump Attorney, Jim Trusty talks recent Supreme Court rulings.
Journalist jailed for asking a question
Freelance journalist, Priscilla Villareal was jailed just for asking police a question and now she is asking for the Supreme Court to hear her case.
Trump's gag order appeal rejected
The New York Court of Appeals declined to hear former President Donald Trump's appeal of the gag order in the hush money case.
Young Thug trial continues
Chaos continues in the courtroom during the Young Thug trial.
Young Thug trial explained
Rapper Young Thug's lawyer clashes with the judge and chaos erupts in he courtroom.
Hunter Biden conviction update
A sentencing for Hunter Biden can be expected in the upcoming months and Trump completes pre-sentencing questions.
Meet Prince George's County's 'Jury Lady'
Magella Kincaid is the Jury Office Chief for the Prince George's County court. She's worked at the courthouse for over 35 years. She has the job of greeting and orienting jurors at the courthouse. She speaks with FOX 5's Katie Barlow about the importance of her job and how she tries to make jury duty a joy.
Veteran paralyzed during surgery at Walter Reed working to overturn ruling on military medical lawsuits
Ryan Clark is an Air Force reservist who was paralyzed during back surgery at Walter Reed hospital in 2018. He can’t sue his doctor because of a Supreme Court ruling in 1950 that bars servicemembers from collecting civil damages for injuries they get on the job- meaning he can’t sue for medical malpractice. He and his wife Casey speak with FOX 5's Katie Barlow about their efforts to get that ruling overturned.
The economic impact of TikTok
TikTok is not just for dances and social trends. Some influencers make their entire living there, and they're fighting against the law that would ban the platform in the U.S. if its Chinese-owned parent company doesn't sell its shares of the app. Eric Dahan, founder of the company Mighty Joy talks about the economic impact of the platform and how a ban could affect businesses.
TikTok and creators suing U.S. government over potential ban
TikTok and several content creators are suing the U.S. government after President Joe Biden signed a law in April that would ban the app in the U.S. unless it's Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance sells the platform. The lawsuit argues that a new law forcing the sale or ban of the app TikTok violates their First Amendment rights. Steve McKeon, CEO of MacguyverTech and MacNerd joins In The Courts to discuss the importance of data safety and security when it comes to the app.
Scottie Scheffler’s arrest update
The officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler was disciplined this week for not having his body camera on during the incident or arrest.