No one is sure exactly who first called Dakota County Judge Timothy McManus “The Hammer,” or when, but the nickname stuck.

In 2020, it added a "Gavel Watch" ballot guide for judicial retention elections. Sigmon said she appreciated the information ...

A federal trial judge in Ohio walked back his plans to relinquish his seat days after Donald Trump won reelection to the ...

Her appointment to follow in the footsteps of the retiring Judge Margaret Downie signifies not only a passing of the gavel ...

In most courtrooms, the judge is seated in front of a state seal or a flag, imbuing her with the power of the state. Even the ...

All Alaska judges on the ballot appeared to be heading for retention as election results began to come in Tuesday night, ...

Judge Juan Merchan paused all deadlines in President-elect Donald Trump’s New York case — including the sentencing date scheduled for later this month.

The incoming president will rely less heavily on establishment Federalist Society conservatives as he seeks judges who will rule in his favor. He appointed 234 judges in his first term, a significant ...

The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, adding to uncertainty about legislation such as ...