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fromEsquire
1 day ago

We Really Need the Older Supreme Court Justices to Hang on for a Few More Years

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's health raises speculation about his potential retirement, impacting future court nominations and political dynamics.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Chief Justice Roberts Challenges Trump Lawyer Over Tiny' and Idiosyncratic' Examples in Birthright Citizenship Case

Chief Justice Roberts expressed skepticism during Supreme Court arguments regarding the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

US Elections
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Got a Front-Row Seat to Supreme Court Skepticism

The Supreme Court appears poised to reject the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship for children of noncitizen parents.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 day ago

We Really Need the Older Supreme Court Justices to Hang on for a Few More Years

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's health raises speculation about his potential retirement, impacting future court nominations and political dynamics.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Chief Justice Roberts Challenges Trump Lawyer Over Tiny' and Idiosyncratic' Examples in Birthright Citizenship Case

Chief Justice Roberts expressed skepticism during Supreme Court arguments regarding the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

US Elections
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Got a Front-Row Seat to Supreme Court Skepticism

The Supreme Court appears poised to reject the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship for children of noncitizen parents.
#higher-education
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hospital visit fuels speculation about Samuel Alito's future on supreme court

Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized for dehydration, raising speculation about his potential retirement and Donald Trump's opportunity to appoint a new justice.
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Irrelevant?' Justice Alito Grills ACLU Lawyer Over Key Precedent in Citizenship Case

Justice Alito questioned the relevance of domicile in birthright citizenship during a hearing on the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Supreme Court on Who Gets to Be an American

The Supreme Court's ruling on Wong Kim Ark established a crucial precedent for birthright citizenship in the United States.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Supreme Court Has Heard This One Before

Birthright citizenship, established in 1898, faces renewed challenges from the current presidential administration, echoing historical attacks on this fundamental rule.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

But What About the Constitution?' Amy Coney Barrett Warns of Messy' Outcome If Trump Wins Birthright Case

Justice Barrett questioned the implications and practicalities of ending birthright citizenship during oral arguments.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
Law
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Woman's Lawsuit Over Criminalized Abortion Gets Tossed by Trump-Appointed Judge

Qualified immunity protects Texas prosecutors from liability in Lizelle Gonzalez's wrongful jailing over a self-managed abortion.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
#trump-administration
NYC parents
fromAxios
4 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

Trump's order limits citizenship for children born in the U.S. to those with at least one legal parent, affecting many immigrant families.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Trump's administration faces legal challenges as Republican justices rule against his tariffs and birthright citizenship arguments.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Conservative Legal Star John Yoo Suggests Supreme Court Losing Streak May Have Cost Pam Bondi Her Job

Trump's Supreme Court losses may have influenced his decision to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general.
NYC parents
fromAxios
4 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

Trump's order limits citizenship for children born in the U.S. to those with at least one legal parent, affecting many immigrant families.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Trump's administration faces legal challenges as Republican justices rule against his tariffs and birthright citizenship arguments.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Conservative Legal Star John Yoo Suggests Supreme Court Losing Streak May Have Cost Pam Bondi Her Job

Trump's Supreme Court losses may have influenced his decision to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general.
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Reportedly Plots Bigger DOJ Shakeup After Bondi Ouster

Trump is considering further changes at the Department of Justice after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.
#ai-in-law
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito jokes about letting Claude AI decide a major case

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito humorously referenced the AI model Claude during oral arguments, highlighting its relevance in legal discussions.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito jokes about letting Claude AI decide a major case

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito humorously referenced the AI model Claude during oral arguments, highlighting its relevance in legal discussions.
#trump
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US Elections

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
fromAxios
4 days ago
US Elections

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump Says Justices Barrett & Gorsuch 'Sicken' Him - Above the Law

Trump criticized two Supreme Court justices he appointed for their tariff decision, expressing disappointment in their impact on the country.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court raised concerns of intimidation regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Trump Says Justices Barrett & Gorsuch 'Sicken' Him - Above the Law

Trump criticized two Supreme Court justices he appointed for their tariff decision, expressing disappointment in their impact on the country.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.
US news
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Last Week's Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube challenge Big Tech's legal immunity, potentially leading to significant financial consequences for these companies.
NYC LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

We Have a Winner for Most Grotesque Supreme Court Audition Yet

Judge Lawrence VanDyke issued a vulgar dissent attacking transgender rights protections, prompting an unprecedented rebuke from 29 colleagues across ideological lines.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Biglaw To D.C. Circuit: This Isn't Just About Us - It's About Whether The President Can Put Lawyers On A Leash - Above the Law

The fight over Trump-era executive orders targeting Biglaw firms intensifies as firms argue these orders threaten constitutional independence and the rule of law.
#judiciary
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Judge Pauline Newman, 98, seeks to return to the bench amid competency questions, highlighting issues of aging in the judiciary.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Judge Pauline Newman, 98, seeks to return to the bench amid competency questions, highlighting issues of aging in the judiciary.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
Cannabis
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court wrestles with gun rights, marijuana, and the right to own a gun

The Supreme Court examined whether federal law prohibiting marijuana users from owning guns is constitutional under the Second Amendment, with the outcome potentially affecting gun control legislation.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judicial Nominee's Twitter Fingers Come Back To Haunt Her - Above the Law

Kara Westercamp faced scrutiny for her controversial social media history during her Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for a judicial nomination.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Just Heeded One of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Sharpest Dissents

The Supreme Court unanimously refused to immediately revoke Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 immigrants from Haiti and Syria, instead allowing full judicial review while maintaining their legal protections.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

'Got to Stop!' Chief Justice Slams 'Hostility' Toward Judges

Chief Justice Roberts warns that personally directed hostility toward judges is dangerous and must stop, distinguishing between legitimate legal criticism and personal attacks.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

After Years Of 'Hold My Beer' Moments, Supreme Court Confidence Hits New Low - Above the Law

Supreme Court public confidence has reached a historic low of 22%, down from 52% before Bush v. Gore, reflecting decades of declining trust due to perceived partisan decision-making.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Does John Roberts Deserve More Credit Than We've Been Giving Him?

Supreme Court decisions merit serious consideration rather than dismissal, as judicial independence and lifetime tenure can produce consequential legal outcomes that shape policy and rights.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

John Roberts Suffers The Slings And Arrows Of Pure Rage Trump - Above the Law

From a hearty handshake and Trump telling him, 'Thank you, won't forget it' last year to getting bypassed in the handshake line at this year's State of the Union, it's been a long strange trip for Roberts. And yet he wouldn't have it any other way because for Roberts, ritualistic humiliation is a small price to pay for dismantling the Voting Rights Act.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Slams Supreme Court Justices He Appointed: They Sicken Me'

Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court for overturning his tariff policies, specifically targeting the justices he appointed.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

The Bullshit about John Roberts' Tolerance for Bullshit - emptywheel

The Supreme Court's tariff ruling prompted debate over judicial impartiality, with observers disagreeing on whether it demonstrates independence or reflects partisan patterns in decision-making.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Whole New Meaning To Judicial Restraint - See Generally - Above the Law

A Texas judge faces charges for handcuffing an attorney mid-hearing; coordinated efforts push to disbar Trump-era lawyers while litigation over demolished historic buildings continues.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Could Still Tilt the Midterms to the GOP

The Supreme Court may soon gut Section Two of the Voting Rights Act, potentially enabling widespread partisan gerrymandering and reducing minority representation in Congress and state legislatures.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life

Artificial intelligence, meet the U.S. Supreme Court. It's an institution steeped in tradition and resistant to any quick changes in the way it does things. But like it or not, the justices are about to see artificially created versions of themselves, essentially avatars, speaking words that they actually did speak in court but that were not heard contemporaneously by anyone except the people in the courtroom.
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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How the Supreme Court Broke Congress

Partisan polarization weakened Congress while empowering the Supreme Court to expand its authority, undermining Congress's lawmaking and reshaping the separation of powers.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Supreme Court justices expressed frustration with 'hurried' Trump administration handling of Lisa Cook case

Eight of the nine Supreme Court justices expressed wariness with what Justice Samuel Alito described as a "hurried" attempt from the Trump administration to oust Lisa Cook from her position as a Federal Reserve board governor - and then to rush her case to the high court when lower courts allowed her to keep her post. Several members of the Republican-appointed majority also expressed sharp disagreement with the Trump administration's claim that judges lack the authority to review a president's power to fire
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