A Georgia judge has rejected the latest defense motion in the capital case against Elwyn Crocker Sr., accused of child abuse and murder in Guyton. The decision removes a key obstacle and brings what authorities call one of the state’s most disturbing cases a step closer to trial.

In a significant legal development, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that fuel companies can challenge California’s stringent emission limits, potentially reshaping the state’s clean air policies.

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot require states to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a condition for receiving federal transportation funding. This decision marks a significant setback for the administration’s efforts to enforce immigration policies through financial leverage.