high court

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California defendants could already challenge those amounts at bail reduction hearings, but the state’s high court judges said they sought to remedy the inconsistencies and protect the rights of low-income defendants.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In an 8-1 decision, the high court reinstated nine-figure judgments that a U.S. dock company obtained against cruise operators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Giribala Singh has said she doesn't know where her son is, but added that he will seek bail in the high court and will surrender if it's rejected.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

As Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern explained, last week the high court issued a shadow docket decision essentially striking down its 2023 ruling in Allen v.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

In each case, the high court had cited the Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution, which bans “cruel and unusual” punishment.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater