The U.S. Supreme Court turned away ​on Monday a gun industry challenge to a New York law that permits lawsuits against gun makers, wholesalers and dealers for ‌endangering people's safety through sales of firearms and ammunition.

California is home to 109 federally recognized Tribes and more than 55 Tribes that are not currently recognized. Water rights are essential to Tribes’ health, economy, and well-being, and Tribes are deeply involved in regional water management as the state confronts challenges of water availability and a changing climate.

A U.S. District Court ruling issued Friday ordered the Trump administration to restore signage at national parks that was taken down last year. That includes a sign at Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County that documented the contributions of women and Indigenous people to the founding of the park. 

(Subscription required) Rejecting arguments from the U.S. Department of Justice, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has held fast to its procedural rule automatically halting the deportation of noncitizens pending appellate review of removal orders.