Arrested under a Trump-era China initiative, Franklin Tao heads to trial University of Kansas professor Franklin Tao goes on trial Monday, in a case that critics say highlights how problematic and damaging the Justice Department's now-defunct "China Initiative" has been. John Ruwitch
Senate panel will hold 4 days of hearings for Biden's Supreme Court nominee The Senate Judiciary Committee opens Supreme Court confirmation hearings Monday for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. If confirmed, she would be the first Black woman on the high court. A Martinez
The House passes the CROWN Act, a bill banning discrimination on race-based hairdos The U.S. Senate still must pass the CROWN Act before it can be approved by President Biden. Jaclyn Diaz
To try or not to try — remotely. As jury trials move online, courts see pros and cons Courts turned to remote juries during the pandemic. Now they're grappling with continuing a practice that can expand the pool of jurors but is also susceptible to problems common to all video calls. Huo Jingnan
Black women form the first line of defense for a historic Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman nominated to the court. For many activists, her confirmation hearings bring pride and inspiration — and resolve against conservative attacks. Megan Lim
Deepfake video of Zelenskyy could be 'tip of the iceberg' in info war, experts warn A fake video of the Ukrainian president claiming defeat spread on social media on Wednesday. Bobby Allyn
VIDEO: A look at efforts targeting LGBTQ youth around the country Many of these laws will be challenged, but it's not just about the threat of legal action. Studies have shown that LGBTQ youth already face higher health and suicide risks. Korva Coleman
Inquests into officer-involved shootings look very different now in King County Today marked the first fact-finding inquiry into a police shooting in King County in four years following reforms in the process initiated by King County Executive Dow Constantine. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Do Russia's assaults on Ukraine amount to war crimes? NPR's Michel Martin discusses the laws of war and whether those have evolved over time with Mark Drumbl, director of the Transnational Law Institute at the Washington and Lee University School of Law.
Pressure to end pandemic restrictions mounts as Ukrainians reach the U.S. border One Ukrainian family was allowed to enter the U.S. after being denied entry under border restrictions known as Title 42. The Biden administration faces renewed pressure to end the Trump-era policy. Joel Rose