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A view of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., May 2, 2019.

West Point sued over using race as an admissions factor

The lawsuit was filed by the same group behind the lawsuit that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions.

3 months ago

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Katie Blanchard speaks with a nurse before surgery Sept. 6, 2019 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Feres helps military avoid accountability for harm. New ruling could be a chance for justice.

For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

14 months ago

Appeals court overturns former Air Force lieutenant colonel’s conviction in racial slur case

The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was convicted of violating Virginia's abusive language law.

3 years ago

Supreme Court to weigh reversals of military rape convictions

The justices will decided whether a five-year statute of limitations should stand for certain rape cases in the military.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

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