“Gov. Jerry Brown orders new tests in quadruple-murder case of death row inmate Kevin Cooper”: Alene Tchekmedyian of The Los Angeles Times has an article that begins, “Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday ordered new tests of physical evidence in the case of Kevin Cooper, whose high-profile quadruple-murder conviction three decades ago has come into question in recent years.”
Sophia Bollag and Amy Chance of The Sacramento Bee report that “Death row inmate gets special DNA review in Jerry Brown’s final Christmas pardons.”
Thomas Fuller of The New York Times reports that “California Governor Commutes 131 Sentences and Orders DNA Testing in Death Row Case.”
Matt Richardson of Fox News reports that “California Gov. Brown orders new DNA testing in 35-year-old murders.”
And Kathleen Ronayne and Don Thompson of The Associated Press report that “California’s Brown orders new DNA testing in old murder case.”
“Rep. Poliquin drops challenge to ranked-choice voting, clearing way for Jared Golden to take seat; The incumbent Republican believes the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional, but says closing ‘this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history’ is in the best interest of his constituents”: Edward D. Murphy of The Portland (Me.) Press Herald has this report.
Michael Shepherd of The Bangor Daily News reports that “Poliquin announces he is giving up legal challenge to ranked-choice voting.”
Kate Taylor of The New York Times reports that “Maine Republican Drops Challenge to State’s New Vote System, Conceding House Race.”
Marina Villeneuve of The Associated Press reports that “Maine congressman ends legal challenge to opponent’s victory.”
Samuel Chamberlain of Fox News reports that “Maine GOP congressman ends legal challenge to Democrat’s victory.”
And Michael Burke of The Hill reports that “GOP lawmaker to drop challenge to Maine’s new voting system.”
“‘On the Basis of Sex’ Review: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became ‘Notorious.'” A.O. Scott will have this movie review in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times.
“Joshua Groban, governor’s senior legal adviser, approved for California Supreme Court”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has an article that begins, “The California Supreme Court will have its first majority of four Democratic-appointed justices in 32 years with Friday’s confirmation of the man who helped Gov. Jerry Brown choose the last three justices — Joshua Groban, Brown’s senior legal adviser.”
“Beyond Janus: Revisiting the Unified Bar.” Mark Pulliam has this post at the “Law and Liberty” blog.
“‘On the Basis of Sex’ simply doesn’t do justice to Ruth Bader Ginsburg”: Mark Jenkins has this movie review online at The Washington Post, giving the film two out of four stars.
And online at Voice of America, Penelope Poulou has a report headlined “Films on Iconic Justice Ginsburg Detail Exceptional Life and Contributions.”
“‘Please live forever’: Ruth Bader Ginsburg fans wish her speedy recovery; Health of 85-year-old supreme court justice, now recovering from lung surgery, has been closely watched since Trump took office.” Jessica Glenza of The Guardian (UK) has this report.
“Which boxes to check? College hopefuls weigh race, identity and affirmative action.” Nick Anderson has this front page article in today’s edition of The Washington Post.
“Texas’ One-Stop Shopping for Judge in Health Care Case”: Adam Liptak will have this new installment of his “Sidebar” column in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times.
