The acquittal narrowed the constitutional definition of treason, limited the government's ability to prosecute political figures, and resolved a major legal and political crisis during Jefferson's administration.
A federal court in Richmond, presided over by Chief Justice John Marshall, acquitted former Vice President Aaron Burr of treason charges.
The acquittal narrowed the constitutional definition of treason, limited the government's ability to prosecute political figures, and resolved a major legal and political crisis during Jefferson's administration.
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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use a modified voter verification database.
A federal judge ordered the restoration of access for media outlets banned by the Trump administration.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use a modified voter verification database ahead of the midterms.
A federal judge ordered the restoration of access for several news outlets banned by the Trump administration.