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legalcourt1 year ago

"Supreme Court's Jan. 6 Case: Textualism, Trump Loyalty, and Capitol Rioters"

The Supreme Court is set to rule on a key Capitol riot-related case, which could impact hundreds of individuals present at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The case revolves around the applicability of a federal statute that the Justice Department has been using to prosecute those involved in the riot. During oral arguments, justices expressed skepticism about the statute's broad application, indicating a potential for a narrower interpretation. The ruling will have significant implications for individuals facing charges related to their actions on Jan. 6.

us-law1 year ago

"Supreme Court Grapples with Scope of Bribery Laws"

The Supreme Court is considering limiting the scope of a federal statute that criminalizes the acceptance of gifts and payments by state and local officials and institutions receiving federal money to influence or reward their actions. The case involves a former mayor charged with violating the law after receiving payment from a company following a manipulated bidding process. Justices seemed inclined to narrow the law's reach, debating whether it applies only to before-the-fact bribes or also to after-the-fact gratuities.