Richard Glossip, a former death row inmate in Oklahoma, is set to return to court as his case moves towards retrial for a 1997 murder. After spending nearly three decades in prison, Glossip's conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court last year, leading to his release on bond in May 2026. He was previously on the brink of execution three times for the crime.

Prosecutors in Provo, Utah, are set to begin a five-day preliminary hearing regarding the murder case of Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot. They aim to persuade a judge that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial against the accused, Tyler Robinson, and to seek the death penalty. This hearing will be the first significant presentation of evidence and will involve Kirk's parents and widow.

A federal judge has permanently prohibited President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a requirement for voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston, solidifies a previous preliminary injunction against the measure, which was part of Trump's first executive order on elections.

There are renewed calls for state governors in Nigeria to sign execution warrants for individuals convicted of serious crimes, including murder, armed robbery, and terrorism. This push comes amid ongoing challenges with banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping in the country, which have resulted in significant loss of life and security concerns.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a former Louisiana inmate, Damon Landor, cannot sue prison officials for cutting off his dreadlocks, which he claimed violated his Rastafari religious beliefs. While the justices condemned the actions taken against Landor, they determined that a federal law meant to protect inmates' religious rights does not allow for lawsuits seeking monetary damages, agreeing with previous lower court rulings.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ExxonMobil can proceed with a lawsuit against Cuban state-owned companies in American courts regarding property seized after Fidel Castro's rise to power. This 6-3 decision marks the second ruling in favor of U.S. property owners affected by the Cuban government's confiscations over 65 years ago, potentially providing leverage for the Trump administration to apply pressure on Cuba.