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SCOTUS appears poised to rule against transgender athletes in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, with its questions indicating willingness to uphold sex-segregated sports under intermediate scrutiny. The court’s framing suggests limited chances for trans athletes to challenge classifications in schools, signaling a major education-related setback for trans rights despite prior protections for transgender workers in other domains.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could determine whether internet service providers like Cox Communications can be held liable for their customers' copyright infringements, potentially impacting internet access for millions if ISPs are found responsible for piracy activities.
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to President Trump's tariff powers, which could limit his ability to impose tariffs unilaterally, potentially affecting foreign investment agreements and international commitments, with significant implications for U.S. economic policy and foreign relations.
The US government shutdown continues into its 37th day, with President Trump urging Republicans to end it by eliminating the filibuster, amid bipartisan talks for a short-term funding deal. The Supreme Court is hearing a case on Trump's tariffs, with skepticism expressed about his authority under the law. In Chicago, federal immigration enforcement faces legal challenges from residents. Additionally, new tax provisions favoring the wealthy are set to take effect, and Misty Copeland has performed her farewell ballet.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confidently predicts the Supreme Court will not strike down President Trump's tariffs, arguing that other tariff authorities like Section 232 are more durable and less likely to be affected, contrasting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's warnings about potential refunds and limited legal scope. The administration is awaiting Supreme Court arguments in early November.
A federal judge's order preventing the deportation of eight men to South Sudan remains in effect despite the Supreme Court's stay on his injunction, with the judge asserting he may still rule on individual cases. The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court, criticizing the judge's actions, while the judge maintains his order is unaffected by the stay. The case highlights ongoing legal disputes over third-country deportations and the rights of deportees to share their fears of danger.
The Trump administration is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal judge's order that blocked deportations to third countries without proper process, arguing that the injunction disrupts immigration policy and national security efforts amid ongoing legal disputes over deportation procedures.
Elie Honig discusses a rare decision made by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), highlighting its unusual nature and implications.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that government fees, including building permit fees, must be based on actual adverse impacts, and cannot exceed the damage the public would face from development. The case involved a California homeowner who was charged over $23,000 for a "traffic impact mitigation" fee to obtain a building permit. The Court's decision puts a stop to what was deemed as an attempt to skirt the Fifth Amendment's prohibition against taking private property without just compensation. The case will return to the lower court to determine whether the fee is subject to the unconstitutional conditions doctrine and whether it was proportional to the traffic impact caused by the homeowner's construction.
Special Counsel Jack Smith and a group of retired military officials and former Republican lawmakers urged the Supreme Court to reject Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from criminal prosecution related to his alleged interference with the 2020 election. Smith's prosecutors argued that Trump's immunity bid lacks constitutional support and would undermine the rule of law, while also posing a threat to national security and democratic principles. The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on April 25, marking a significant legal battle for Trump as he faces federal charges.
The Biden administration's attempt to distract the Supreme Court from evidence of federal abuse of Americans' speech rights during oral arguments in Murthy v. Missouri is concerning. The government's coercion of third parties to suppress speech it dislikes is unconstitutional, and the Supreme Court should enforce constitutional boundaries on such actions. The administration's use of counterterrorism tools on its own citizens to control election outcomes is a violation of the First Amendment, and the Court must act to protect citizens' fundamental human rights.
The Supreme Court has scheduled arguments for April 25 in the case involving former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from a New York grand jury subpoena seeking his financial records. An analyst speculates on the reasons behind the court's decision to take on the Trump immunity case.
The Supreme Court has issued a stay against a Texas law that expands police officers' powers to detain migrants, temporarily halting enforcement. The law, known as SB 4, allows Texas authorities to arrest anyone they believe has crossed into the U.S. illegally. The stay, issued in response to a Department of Justice appeal, prevents the law from taking effect until at least 5 p.m. on Mar. 12. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vowed to continue fighting to protect the state, while the state has until Mar. 11 to respond to the DOJ's appeal for emergency action.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in April over whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office, with a ruling potentially impacting his trial before the 2022 election; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down from his leadership position at the end of the year, leaving a lasting impact on the federal judiciary; the Gaza death toll surpasses 30,000 as the war continues, with most deaths being women and children; Biden and Trump both visit the southern U.S. border in Texas, addressing immigration issues; a new study reveals that nearly one in five American gamers identifies as LGBTQ+, but less than 2% of video games feature LGBTQ+ characters or storylines.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review former President Donald Trump's claims of immunity from prosecution related to charges of election subversion, potentially delaying his trial until after the 2024 election. Legal experts believe that even with a conservative-leaning court, it's unlikely that Trump will prevail in his immunity claims. The court's decision to hear the case is seen as a win for Trump, but experts doubt that the court will grant him carte blanche presidential immunity, and they expect any ruling to be narrow.