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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.
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.