Johnny Depp is expected to testify against his ex-wife. Here's how the trial is going The Pirates of the Caribbean actor is suing Amber Heard for more than $50 million, saying her claims of domestic abuse have harmed his career and reputation. Ayana Archie
Ex-Chicago police officer avoids federal charges in Laquan McDonald's death Federal authorities in Chicago say Jason Van Dyke will not face federal charges. The former police officer, who is white, was convicted in the 2014 murder of a Black teenager. Cheryl Corley
Federal judge says Georgia voters can challenge Greene's reelection run Monday's ruling means a group of Georgia voters can proceed with efforts seeking to disqualify U.S Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection. The Associated Press
Tennessee debates bill that would keep thousands of people imprisoned for much longer Some Tennessee lawmakers are pushing for those convicted of crimes to serve their full sentences. But critics worry that without incentives for early release, prisoners won't be motivated to change. Samantha Max
InfoWars files for bankruptcy in the face of lawsuits over Sandy Hook shooting denial Founder Alex Jones, who's repeatedly called the 2012 shooting in a Connecticut elementary school a hoax, has been sued several times by the victims' families for defamation and emotional distress. Joe Hernandez
The effort to implement a Supreme Court code of ethics NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Bloomberg Law's Madison Alder about a push by congressional Democrats to establish a formal code of ethics for the U.S. Supreme Court.
ACLU lawyer on the fight against Kentucky's new anti-abortion law NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Heather Gatnarek, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union in Kentucky, about a new law that effectively blocks access to abortions in that state.
A 14-year-old who fled Ukraine is in U.S. detention. His family doesn't know where. It's been a week since Ivan arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border and asked immigration agents to let him in on humanitarian grounds. His family still hasn't heard from him. Adrian Florido
Twitter adopts 'poison pill' to block Elon Musk takeover bid The defensive move from Twitter is an attempt to fend off Musk's hostile takeover attempt of the social network. Bobby Allyn
What would happen to free speech if Elon Musk bought Twitter? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Kate Klonick, a law professor at St. John's university in New York, about the possible impact on free speech if Elon Musk were to take over Twitter.