Supreme Court
SCOTUS decisions, oral arguments, and certiorari
Supreme Court Dockets Key Trump Cases: Clinton Suit, Ballot, and Wall Rulings
The Supreme Court added Trump's Clinton case petition, denied ballot block, and allowed Texas border wall work. Key for constitutional litigation strategies.
Supreme Court Reconsiders Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
The Supreme Court revisits Trump's contested $400M White House ballroom project, spotlighting executive authority limits and congressional approval requirements.
Supreme Court leans toward limiting lawsuits against federal prison officials
The Supreme Court signals it may restrict prisoners' lawsuits over medical care, favoring legislative remedies over Bivens claims.
Supreme Court Weighs When New Constitutional Rules Aid Prisoners
Supreme Court hears Guerrero v. Johnson on criteria for 'previously unavailable' constitutional rules in prisoner habeas petitions.
Justice Elena Kagan Shapes Supreme Court Coalitions and Decisions
Justice Elena Kagan’s coalition-building influences Supreme Court rulings and legal strategies, offering insights for legal professionals and litigators.
Supreme Court Will Hear Pipeline Eminent Domain Compensation Case
The Supreme Court will decide the compensation standard for land taken by interstate pipelines under the Natural Gas Act, affecting landowners nationwide.
SCOTUS to Clarify 'Previously Unavailable' Rule in Habeas Cases
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Nov 4, 2026, about when a legal rule is 'previously unavailable' in federal habeas petitions, impacting defense and appeals nationwide.
Sandy Hook Families Urge Supreme Court to Uphhold AR-15 Bans
Sandy Hook families filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold AR-15 bans, ahead of Dec. 2 hearing on Illinois and Connecticut laws.
Justice Kagan Critiques Supreme Court's Impact on Voting Rights and Democracy
Justice Elena Kagan criticized Supreme Court rulings on voting rights and gerrymandering, highlighting legal challenges for election law practitioners.
Supreme Court Denies Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s Plea Deal Revival
The Supreme Court rejected Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s plea deal revival, affirming Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s death penalty authority.
Supreme Court to Decide if Cooking for Terrorists Bars Asylum
The Supreme Court will rule on whether coerced cooking for terrorists qualifies as material support, impacting immigrant asylum cases in the U.S.
Trump Requests Supreme Court to Revive Dismissed Lawsuit Against Clinton
Trump petitions the Supreme Court to reinstate his dismissed 2022 lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, challenging sanctions and dismissal rulings.
Justice Alito’s WSJ Column Sparks New Originalism Debate
Justice Alito’s recent Wall Street Journal column renews debate on originalism, emphasizing a 'populist' constitutional interpretation approach.
Supreme Court’s 2026 Term Opens with Cases on Climate, Guns, and Immigration
The Supreme Court began its 2026 term with major cases on climate tort claims, gun rights, immigration enforcement, and religious land use.
Supreme Court Passes on Cases About Political Apparel, Gun Rights, COVID Mandates
SCOTUS declines to hear high-profile cases on 'Let's Go Brandon' sweatshirts, defamation verdicts, and Defense Dept. COVID mandates, leaving lower court rulings intact.
Justice Alito Discusses Supreme Court Retirement Plans Amid Speculation
Justice Samuel Alito speaks publicly on his Supreme Court retirement considerations, affecting the Court's future ideological balance.
Supreme Court Allows Tennessee to Execute Its Only Female Death-Row Inmate
On Sept 30, 2026, the Supreme Court lifted a stay enabling Tennessee to execute Christa Pike, the state's sole female death-row inmate, raising key death penalty questions.
Supreme Court to Hear Key Case on Trump-Era Deportation Policy
Supreme Court adds Trump-era third-country deportation policy case to December calendar, challenging executive power and due process rights.
Pak Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on Ex-PM Khan’s Hospital Transfer Case
Pakistan’s Supreme Court delayed ruling on Imran Khan’s medical transfer amid jurisdictional clash with Federal Constitutional Court.
Justice Jackson Critiques Supreme Court's Emergency Docket Handling
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns that the Supreme Court's emergency docket risks judicial legitimacy due to inconsistent processes.