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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Stay to Resume Big Bend Wall Work
On Oct 21, 2026, the Trump Administration asked the Supreme Court to lift a federal injunction halting border wall construction in Big Bend, Texas, raising key questions on federal authority and en...
Supreme Court to Review Race-Based Admissions in Maryland Magnet Schools
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging race-conscious admissions in Montgomery County magnet schools, testing affirmative action in K-12 education.
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of 158-Year-Old Home Distilling Ban
SCOTUS will resolve conflicting appeals court rulings on the constitutionality of an 1868 federal ban on home liquor distilling.
Supreme Court Pauses Lower Court Ruling on Discounted Political Ad Rates
Supreme Court halts a lower court order, allowing cheaper broadcast ad rates for political parties ahead of November midterms.
SCOTUS Issues More Emergency Rulings Than Full Cases in 2025-26 Term
In the 2025-26 term, the Supreme Court decided more emergency 'shadow docket' cases than full oral argument cases, reshaping legal strategy.
Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Video Privacy Law for Online Data Sharing
The Supreme Court will rule on how the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act applies to digital subscriptions and video data sharing, impacting tech firms and legal compliance.
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.
Supreme Court Reviews Air Force Operations in Guam Over Environmental Laws
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the Air Force's munitions disposal in Guam, potentially reshaping federal military authority and environmental regulation.
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.
Supreme Court to Hear Climate Liability Case Against Energy Giants
The Supreme Court will hear Boulder County's suit against ExxonMobil and Suncor over climate change harms, a pivotal case for corporate liability in climate litigation.
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.
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.