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Supreme Court Approves Ending Venezuelan Protected Status

Originally Published 3 months ago — by lawdork.com

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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to end temporary protected status for over 600,000 Venezuelans in the U.S., dismissing lower court rulings and raising concerns about the court's use of the shadow docket and the impact on affected families.

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trump’s Tariffs in Key Case

Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hill

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The Supreme Court is fast-tracking a case to determine if President Trump can use emergency powers to impose tariffs globally, with a decision potentially impacting presidential authority and international trade policies. The case involves legal questions about the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and includes multiple challenges from different groups, with oral arguments scheduled for early November.

Supreme Court approves expanded immigration enforcement patrols in Los Angeles

Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News

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The Supreme Court temporarily lifted a lower court's restriction on federal immigration patrols in Los Angeles, allowing them to conduct stops without specific suspicion, amid ongoing legal disputes over Fourth Amendment rights and immigration enforcement practices.

Justice Barrett Downplays Constitutional Crisis and Political Tensions

Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett's new book, 'Listening to the Law,' aims to explain her judicial reasoning and rebuild public trust in the Supreme Court amid political polarization and recent controversial decisions, while emphasizing her commitment to neutrality and the rule of law.

Appeals Court Approves Ending TPS Protections for 60,000 Migrants

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico

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An appeals court panel temporarily blocks the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans, Nepalis, and Nicaraguans, with debates focusing on the legal basis and the impact on long-term residents, amid criticism of the court's reasoning and concerns over potential deportations.

Appeals Court Blocks Contempt Proceedings Against Trump Officials in Immigration Cases

Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News

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An appeals court blocked contempt proceedings against Trump officials over deportation flights, ruling that a judge abused his authority, and highlighting ongoing legal disputes over the use of the Alien Enemies Act and executive power in immigration enforcement.

Kavanaugh defends Supreme Court's emergency order procedures

Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News

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Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the Supreme Court's handling of an increased number of emergency appeals, attributing it to presidents relying more on executive orders amid congressional gridlock, and highlighted efforts to improve transparency and process in decision-making.

Justice Kagan Calls for Court Transparency and Independence Amid Threats

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico

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Justice Elena Kagan emphasized the importance of respecting court orders amid conflicts with the Trump administration, criticizing the Supreme Court's handling of emergency cases for lack of transparency and expressing frustration over ideological disagreements within the court.

Justice Kagan Calls for Transparency and Respect in Supreme Court Decisions

Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times

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Justice Elena Kagan emphasized the need for the Supreme Court to better explain its reasoning in emergency decisions, criticizing the lack of transparency in the court's handling of urgent cases, especially on the shadow docket, to aid lower courts and the public's understanding.

Supreme Court Upholds Key Obamacare Preventive Care Measures

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico

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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the ACA's preventive services mandate and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, emphasizing the Secretary of HHS's authority to appoint and remove members, which could influence future health policy decisions. The ruling also signals potential shifts in legal challenges focusing on the evidence behind federal health recommendations, amid ongoing debates over executive power and health policy implementation.