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Missouri voters moved to end the state's strict abortion ban in November but it's unclear when abortion treatment will be allowed. Some of the old laws remain on the books pending a judge's ruling.

Starting Sept. 1, drug users in Oregon began facing new criminal penalties for possession, ending the state's experiment with drug decriminalization. What does that change look like on the ground?

A Justice Department investigation launched after the beating death of Tyre Nichols in 2023 found that "Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve."

At issue is a state law in Tennessee that blocks minors from accessing gender-affirming care in the state.

At issue is a Tennessee law that bans access to hormones, puberty blockers, and other treatments for trans kids in the state.

Trump's pick to lead the FBI may test internal guardrails, historian and J. Edgar Hoover biographer Beverly Gage tells Morning Edition.

The focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with legal expert and author Kim Wehle about President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter. The president previously said he wouldn't issue a pardon.

Closing arguments are expected in the case of a Marine veteran accused of killing a homeless man. Daniel Penny's defense team says he was protecting other riders. Prosecutors say he went too far.

The justices will hear arguments about the FDA's rejection of some e-cigarettes. High schoolers are at the center of the case.