Supreme Court
SCOTUS decisions, oral arguments, and certiorari
Supreme Court Issues Multiple Defense-Friendly Criminal Law Rulings in 2026
In 2026, the Supreme Court delivered several rulings easing sentencing and procedural burdens on defendants, requiring updates to legal strategies.
Supreme Court Denies Reinink v. Hart After 8 Relists; Thomas and Alito Dissent
The Supreme Court denied certiorari in Reinink v. Hart after eight relists. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, highlighting split views on qualified immunity and police use of force.
Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Redistricting Case
SCOTUS alters Voting Rights Act interpretation, requiring intent over effects in cases like Louisiana v. Callais.
SCOTUS Affirms Federal Courts’ Power in Post-Arbitration Disputes
The Supreme Court’s May 2026 decision preserves federal court authority over post-arbitration motions, clarifying securities and financial arbitration enforcement.
Tennessee Supreme Court Orders Unsealing of Secret Criminal Court Records
The Tennessee Supreme Court has mandated written justifications for sealing court records, reinforcing transparency and public access in a key criminal case ruling.
Kavanaugh Authored Hamm v. Smith Opinion After Late Supreme Court Shift
Justice Kavanaugh, not Alito, wrote the Hamm v. Smith majority opinion following a last-minute Supreme Court shift. Legal professionals see impact on litigation strategies.
Supreme Court Says Cruise Lines Can Be Sued Over Seized Cuba Docks
The Supreme Court allows lawsuits against cruise lines for using Havana docks seized from U.S. owners after the Cuban Revolution, reviving a major property rights case.
House Democrats Target Supreme Court 'Shadow Docket' With Reform Bills
Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats introduce legislation to require Supreme Court justices to explain emergency orders and increase transparency in case selection.
Tennessee Death Row Inmate Denied SCOTUS Review for Untested DNA Evidence
Tony Carruthers sought Supreme Court intervention for DNA testing ahead of his execution, highlighting debates on wrongful convictions and legal safeguards in capital cases.
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Sex Discrimination Case in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a pivotal sex discrimination case about whether school employees can sue under Title IX, potentially reshaping workplace protections.
Georgia Court Blocks Election Speech Gag for Supreme Court Candidates
A federal judge bars Georgia's judicial commission from publicly accusing Supreme Court candidates of ethical violations over campaign speech, impacting future judicial elections.