Rose, 17, was shot dead after fleeing a traffic stop last week, sparking days of protest. Officer Michael Rosfeld, 30, was arrested and charged on Wednesday and released after posting bail.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that public sector unions are no longer allowed to compel workers to pay dues. This represents a blow to organized labor.
The judge ordered U.S. border authorities to reunite separated families within 30 days. The ruling also states that if the children are younger than 5, the reunification must occur within 14 days.
The Supreme Court upheld the Trump travel ban in a decision that granted the president broad power on matters involving immigration and national security.
A judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to reunite separated children with their parents within 30 days. Steve Inskeep talks with Lee Gelernt of the ACLU, which had sued to stop separations.
The federal court ruling in a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union also states that children under the age of 5 must be reunited with families within two weeks.
Winner reached a plea deal with prosecutors that calls for her to serve more than five years in prison. She was charged with violating the Espionage Act by sending NSA documents to a news site.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision not to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court during the 2016 election helped the GOP reshape the court. Justice Neil Gorsuch's role in high profile 5-4 rulings this week demonstrates the consequences of that decision, and the pay off for conservatives.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with community activist Debbie Almontaser about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Trump's travel ban, and what it means for her family back in Yemen.