Supreme Court faces crucial decisions on key rights
#SupremeCourt #SCOTUSThe Supreme Court has 23 cases left, including birthright citizenship, trans sports bans, independent agency powers, mail-in ballots, TPS, geofencing, and guns. Major rulings are expected by late June or early July. read more
Supreme Court Upholds Telehealth Access to Abortion Pill
#SCOTUS #AbortionPillSupreme Court upheld telehealth access to abortion pill mifepristone. Trump returned from China visit with unconfirmed trade promises. UK PM Starmer faces pressure to resign after election losses. Special education teachers confined disabled students in boxes. read more
SCOTUS ruling threatens Black congressional seats
#VotingRights #SCOTUSEric Holder warns the Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's map could cost 12–19 Black-held congressional seats. Democrats plan state court challenges, while Republicans redraw districts. Holder urges Congress to ban partisan and racial gerrymandering, calling for public action to protect voting rights. read more
Pentagon: Iran war cost hits $25 billion
#IranWar #SCOTUSPentagon says Iran war cost $25B; Hegseth defends operations. SCOTUS weakens Voting Rights Act, ruling Louisiana map an illegal gerrymander. Fed Chair Powell will stay on board. Jet fuel prices double due to war, raising wildfire costs. read more
Supreme Court to rule on TPS deportations
#SCOTUS #TPSThe Supreme Court hears TPS cases that could allow mass deportations. James Comey is indicted again over an Instagram post. King Charles addresses Congress urging transatlantic unity. The Fed meets for likely Powell's last policy meeting. read more
Supreme Court Weighs Historic Birthright Citizenship Challenge
#BirthrightCitizenship #SCOTUSThe Supreme Court is reviewing Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship. Federal judges have consistently blocked it, stating it likely violates the 14th Amendment and contradicts a 126-year-old precedent, setting up a major constitutional clash. read more
Trump Tariffs Axed After Supreme Court Ruling
#TrumpTariffs #SCOTUSThe Trump administration will cease collecting certain global tariffs this week after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal. President Trump called the decision "deeply disappointing" and criticized the justices, vowing to explore other punitive measures against foreign nations. read more
Chief Justice Roberts Warns Against Disregarding Supreme Court Decisions
#USpolitics #SCOTUSSCOTUS Chief Justice Roberts warns against elected officials ignoring Supreme Court decisions, citing threats to the court's legitimacy. He condemns violence, intimidation, disinformation, and attempts to defy lawful judgments. Roberts urges rejection of suggestions to disregard court rulings, emphasizing the importance of respecting judicial decisions. read more
Supreme Court Questions FDA's Ban on Flavored Vaping Products
#SCOTUS #VapingBanSCOTUS is doubtful that federal officials were unfair in banning flavored vapes, despite concerns raised by vaping companies marketing them as aids for smoking cessation. The FDA crackdown on flavored products was met with skepticism in court. read more
#SCOTUS #PresidentialImmunity
The Supreme Court's recent immunity ruling has sparked concerns over whether a president could order the assassination of rivals. Legal scholars, alarmed by the implications, fear the decision could empower leaders to act with impunity, raising questions about the state of US politics. read more
#SCOTUS #FederalAgencies
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn "Chevron deference" will impact federal agencies, such as the EPA and IRS, requiring them to seek guidance from Congress or courts instead of relying on their expertise. This ruling will affect regulations in various sectors, including environment, healthcare, finance, and labor. read more
#SCOTUS #USPolitics
The Supreme Court's ruling on Jan. 6 defendants' charges will impact only a small number of convicted rioters, affecting about 2% of those charged. Though it won't significantly impact cases like Trump's, it may lead to resentencing for those solely convicted on obstruction charges. read more
#TrumpImmunity #SCOTUS
The Supreme Court debates former President Trump's immunity from prosecution, focusing on defining "official acts" and potential implications. Conservative justices lean towards some immunity, while liberals question the risks of broad protection. The case may impact future presidencies. read more
#SCOTUS #DonaldTrumpImmunity
On April 25, 2024, the US Supreme Court hears arguments from Donald Trump, claiming immunity from criminal prosecution over actions related to the 2020 election. Trump, facing multiple criminal charges, pleads not guilty, with ongoing legal battles, including a New York case. read more