The Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled in favor of San Francisco, limiting the power of environmental regulators to control ocean discharges of polluted storm water. The dispute centered around permitting standards used by the Environmental Protection Agency, with Justice Alito stating that an “end result” permit is unfair to cities. Justice Barrett dissented, emphasizing the EPA’s authority to enforce limitations for protecting clean water, while the court’s liberals agreed with her.
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A woman hugs the man who fatally shot her brother and 22 more in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart
In an emotional courtroom session, Yolanda Tinajero forgave Patrick Crusius, the gunman who killed her brother and 22 others in a 2019 Walmart shooting, expressing her desire to hug him. The judge permitted their brief embrace, amidst statements from victims' families who conveyed pain, forgiveness, and resilience. Crusius, who pleaded guilty to capital murder, will serve multiple life sentences; his attack sparked unity in the El Paso community, with some survivors emphasizing their strength and...
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