All articles tagged with #legal standing
The Supreme Court revived an industry challenge to California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, ruling that fuel producers have legal standing to sue over the EPA's approval of these standards, allowing the case to proceed despite disagreements over whether the regulations impact the market. The decision emphasizes the importance of legal standing in environmental regulation disputes.
The US Supreme Court appears unlikely to limit access to the abortion pill as it hears arguments in an appeal by President Joe Biden's administration of a lower court's ruling in favor of anti-abortion groups and doctors challenging the drug's prescription and distribution. Justices expressed skepticism about the plaintiffs' legal standing to pursue the case, with conservative members highlighting existing federal laws protecting medical personnel from being forced to perform or assist in abortions. The case, which places reproductive rights back on the Supreme Court's agenda in a presidential election year, is expected to have a ruling by the end of June.
House Republicans are considering holding a formal vote on the impeachment inquiry into President Biden in order to strengthen its legal standing and address criticism from the White House. The vote would aim to bolster the investigation's authority and potentially unlock additional legal powers, such as subpoenaing information. While some Republicans support the idea, others argue that a vote is unnecessary. The impeachment inquiry is entering a challenging phase as lawmakers seek interviews with high-profile individuals, including Hunter Biden. It remains unclear if House Republicans have enough votes to support impeachment in the closely divided chamber.
Ohio Supreme Court justices questioned the state's lawyer about the legal strategy to revive a strict abortion law that bans abortions except in the earliest weeks of pregnancy. The state is challenging whether clinics have the necessary legal standing to sue, while arguing that each abortion that takes place under the blocked law constitutes "irreparable harm." The law, signed in 2019, prohibits most abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The court's decision will determine if the law can be enforced or remains blocked.
The legitimacy of a "customer" named "Stewart" in a Colorado gay rights case, where a Christian graphic artist was allowed to refuse making wedding websites for gay couples, has raised ethical and legal concerns. Stewart denies ever making the request, leading to questions about how the case proceeded to the Supreme Court with such a misrepresentation. While the revelation is unlikely to impact the case's outcome, it could undermine the credibility of the artist's legal team and potentially result in sanctions. Legal experts consider such errors at the Supreme Court level highly unusual, but previous instances of retractions and errors have occurred.
The US Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan this month. If approved, the plan would cancel up to $20,000 of student debt for borrowers who received a Pell Grant in college and up to $10,000 for those who didn't. The decision could potentially make 14 million people debt-free, making it easier for them to buy a home, start a family, or open a business. The justices are examining whether the president has the power to implement such a sweeping policy, and some experts believe the lawsuits against the plan could be rejected due to a lack of legal standing. A ruling is expected before July.