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Supreme Court Reaffirms ‘Born Free and Equal’ Principle in February 2024 Statement
The Supreme Court reiterated the constitutional importance of ‘born free and equal’ in a Feb 2024 statement, linked to Lawrence v. Texas.
Supreme Court Lets Trump’s Mail Voting Limits Stand for November 2026
The Supreme Court cleared Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions for the November 2026 midterms, sparking new legal battles over state voting control and USPS rules.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Rebukes Trump Admin's Removal Effort
Fed Governor Lisa Cook responds to the Trump administration's attempt to remove her over mortgage fraud allegations, highlighting concerns about political interference in independent regulation.
SCOTUSblog: No Constitutional Right to Privacy Exists
SCOTUSblog challenges the idea of a constitutional right to privacy, urging legal professionals to reconsider privacy protections and constitutional law.
Supreme Court OKs Trump's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions for Midterms
The Supreme Court upheld Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, affecting election laws ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Trump White House Ballroom Construction
Chief Justice Roberts grants temporary stay permitting Trump’s White House ballroom to proceed, raising key issues on presidential power and federal property authority.
Trump Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Defamation Suit Against CNN
Former President Trump has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review his defamation lawsuit against CNN, potentially shaping public figure defamation law.
Florida GOP Challenges Census Data in Supreme Court Over Redistricting
Florida Republicans filed a Supreme Court challenge to the 2020 Census data contesting Florida's congressional apportionment and redistricting maps.
Supreme Court’s Emergency Docket Shapes Trump Policies and TPS Fate
The Supreme Court's emergency docket decisions impact Trump administration policies and uncertain futures for TPS holders, influencing immigration and litigation.
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Revive Carroll Sexual Assault Appeal
The Supreme Court rejected Trump's request to revisit the E. Jean Carroll sexual assault and defamation appeal, finalizing $5M damages for Carroll.
Trump Admin Seeks Fast Supreme Court Review of Mail-In Voting Order
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to quickly review injunction blocking mail-in voting USPS rules ahead of November 2026 midterms.
Two Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s New Birthright Citizenship Orders
Two legal challenges filed against Trump’s 2026 executive orders restricting birthright citizenship after Supreme Court blocked earlier attempts.
Supreme Court to Hear Key Religious Discrimination Case This November
The Supreme Court's November 2026 docket includes Detwiler v. Mid-Columbia, a major religious discrimination case under Title VII.
Trump Signs New Orders to Block Birthright Citizenship After Court Loss
President Trump issued two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship and clamp down on birth tourism, challenging the Supreme Court ruling.
U.S. Treasury Refunds $100B After Supreme Court Voids IEEPA Tariffs
The U.S. Treasury has refunded $100 billion following the Supreme Court ruling that struck down tariffs under IEEPA, impacting importers and trade law practitioners.
Palestinian Authority Requests Supreme Court Block on $655M Terror Judgment
Palestinian Authority asks U.S. Supreme Court to halt enforcement of $655 million terror damages judgment, raising key sovereign immunity issues.
Senators Push Bill for 18-Year Supreme Court Term Limits
Senators propose the BATL Act for 18-year term limits amid record-low Supreme Court approval and calls for reforms.
Trump's Lawyers Ask Supreme Court to Overturn $83M Defamation Judgment
Trump's legal team petitions Supreme Court to overturn $83.3M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll over 2019 statements. Impact on presidential immunity debate.
New 2026 Research Clarifies How Oral Arguments Predict Supreme Court Votes
2026 Supreme Court research reveals oral arguments’ impact on rulings, helping litigators refine strategies with clearer predictive insights.
Justice Gorsuch’s Historical Approach Reshapes Supreme Court Rulings
Justice Neil Gorsuch’s historical and textualist approach influences key Supreme Court decisions, signaling shifts in constitutional interpretation for legal pros.