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Supreme Court to Review Gov't Seizure of Pilot's Plane Over Six-Pack
SCOTUS agrees to hear case challenging Alaska's forfeiture of a $95K plane for carrying beer to a dry village, testing limits of Excessive Fines Clause.
New Polls Show Supreme Court Facing Record Low Public Trust
Recent data reveals declining public trust in the Supreme Court amid rising threats and ideological splits in rulings.
Trump Pays $5.625M to E. Jean Carroll After Legal Appeals End
Donald Trump has paid E. Jean Carroll $5.625 million following appellate defeats and Supreme Court refusal to hear appeal, ending years of legal delays.
Supreme Court Opinion Assignments Shape Key Legal Outcomes
The Supreme Court’s opinion assignment process strategically influences rulings, benefiting litigators and scholars predicting decisions.
New Alito Biography Details His Conservative Supreme Court Impact
Peter Canellos' 2026 biography of Justice Samuel Alito reveals his judicial philosophy and role in key Supreme Court rulings affecting U.S. law.
SCOTUS Narrows Gun Law Restrictions, Opens New Assault Rifle Review
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii handgun carry ban and plans to hear assault rifle case, reshaping gun law limits for legal professionals and policymakers.
SCOTUS Rarely Grants Rehearings, Birthright Citizenship Case Highlights
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship 6-3; rare rehearing requests shed light on court strategy and constitutional debates.
Justices Kagan and Barrett to Testify on Supreme Court Budget Before Congress
Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify on July 14, 2026, about the Court's budget request amid ongoing Trump litigation appeals.
Supreme Court Curbs Political Spending Limits and Expands Executive Removal Power
The Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated political spending and allowed the president to remove federal agency heads without cause, reshaping executive power.