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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.
Supreme Court Will Review Federal Court Role in Veterans’ Benefits Cases
The Supreme Court agreed to decide the scope of federal district courts' jurisdiction over veterans’ benefits disputes, impacting veterans' legal rights.
Supreme Court Widens Use of Shadow Docket, Overturns Chevron Doctrine
The Supreme Court expands shadow docket rulings, overturns Chevron, reshaping administrative law and appellate practice with key 2024 decisions.
Justice Alito Recuses from Climate Case as Trump Seeks Court Review of Transgender Policy
Justice Alito recused from major climate lawsuit over oil stocks; Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold transgender inmate care restrictions.
Trump admin renews emergency Supreme Court bid on deporting migrants abroad
The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to resume expedited deportations to third countries amid legal challenges over due process.
Supreme Court Will Revisit Trump-Era Birthright Citizenship Case
On Sept. 22, 2026, Supreme Court agreed to review Trump-era birthright citizenship enforcement case, impacting immigration law and administrative powers.
Supreme Court blocks Trump-era mail-in voting restrictions for 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court declined to impose new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the 2026 midterms, preserving existing state procedures and signaling judicial restraint.
Eighth Circuit Revives Missouri GOP Map, Pauses for Supreme Court Review
The Eighth Circuit reinstated Missouri's GOP gerrymandered congressional map with a stay, setting up Supreme Court review amid election confusion.
New Data Shows Americans Divided on Supreme Court Power and Reforms
Surveys reveal 56% of Americans say Supreme Court has right power; 73% support justice term limits. Justice Sotomayor highlights civic education gaps.
Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference in Loper-Bright, Shaking Tribal Law
The SCOTUS Loper-Bright ruling ends Chevron deference for Indian affairs, altering tribal sovereignty and federal agency authority in critical ways.
Sept. 14, 2026: Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Era USPS Mail Voting Rule
On Sept. 14, 2026, the Supreme Court blocked Trump administration USPS mail-in voting rules, preserving current ballot procedures ahead of midterms.
Supreme Court Dismisses Biden v. Garza Immigration Case Before Argument
The Supreme Court dismissed the Biden v. Garza immigration case scheduled for October 2026, impacting legal strategies and litigation timelines.
Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Acting U.S. Attorneys
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clarify legality of acting U.S. attorney appointments, affecting federal prosecution authority.
Supreme Court to Decide Missouri's Contested Redistricting Maps
Missouri's redistricting conflict with contradictory court rulings heads to the Supreme Court, impacting the 2026 midterms and election law precedents.
Federal Court Blocks USPS Mail-in Ballot Rule Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A Massachusetts federal court halted USPS's new mail-in ballot rule for the 2026 midterms, citing likely unlawful regulation and voter disenfranchisement risks.
Trump Admin Takes Voter Database Dispute to Supreme Court
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow use of the SAVE database for voter citizenship checks, raising key privacy and election law issues.
Missouri Appeals to Supreme Court to Use New GOP-Favored Map
Missouri seeks U.S. Supreme Court's approval to use a new congressional map favoring Republicans despite state court blocking it over voter approval issues.
Supreme Court Pauses GOP Access to Discounted Political Ad Rates
The Supreme Court blocks a lower court ruling restricting GOP groups’ discounted TV ad rates, affecting midterm campaign strategies.
Supreme Court weighs emergency bid to reinstate Trump mail-in voting rules
The Trump administration seeks the Supreme Court's emergency review to lift a restraining order blocking USPS mail-in voting rules, impacting election law ahead of 2026 midterms.
Judge Blocks Both Trump Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge blocked Trump's August 2026 executive orders restricting birthright citizenship, reaffirming 14th Amendment rights amid ongoing litigation.