SCOTUS

GOP-led House passes bill to ban trans students from girls' sports

The vote came days after SCOTUS took up an appeal in a challenge to ACA-required coverage of an HIV prevention drug. And, for paid subscribers: Closing…

16 hrs ago •

Special counsel's report on the January 6 case is now public

“[B]ut for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to the Presidency," the report concludes that a conviction in the Jan. 6 case against Trump was…

Jan 14 •

TikTok, creators face tough day at SCOTUS, with ban set to go into effect on Jan. 19

Although the application used by 170 million Americans could get a last-minute reprieve, the justices questioned whether the law even regulates speech.

Jan 10 •

SCOTUS — barely — allows Trump’s New York state-court sentencing to proceed

The 5-4 vote raises significant concerns about the path ahead. Also: A federal judge wipes the Biden admin's Title IX sex discrimination rule off the…

Jan 10 •

Trump and Alito, two men who disdain ethical constraints, chatted on Tuesday

The next day, Trump asked the Supreme Court to stop his New York criminal sentencing — and to give presidents-elect complete immunity.

Jan 9 •

Trump is laying out his legal takeover this week — before he even takes office

After fighting not to give up power at all after losing re-election in 2020, Trump is now fighting to take power early after having won election in…

Jan 8 •

January 6, four years later

Our institutions failed us. And yet, we move forward.

Jan 7 •

In striking down net-neutrality rule, Sixth Circuit asserts newfound judicial supremacy

A panel of three GOP appointees used their post-Chevron judicial power, blocking a rule backed by the Biden administration that aimed to protect open…

Jan 3 •

John Roberts attacks court criticism that he decides lacks a "credible basis" as "illegitimate"

Conflating violence against judges with broad criticism the court faces for its extremism, the chief justice ultimately sends a chilling end-of-year…

Dec 31, 2024 •

DOJ's SCOTUS defense of law that could ban TikTok faces challenge from Trump

The ban takes effect Jan. 19, but Trump asked SCOTUS to put the law on hold because he takes office Jan. 20. Also: Another trans care case is waiting in…

Dec 28, 2024 •

Senate Dems' report on SCOTUS ethics inquiry decries "culture of misconduct"

Judiciary Dems' majority staff report calls for Congress to act given that "the justices have allowed ethical misconduct to persist for decades."

Dec 21, 2024 •

SCOTUS sets January arguments in First Amendment challenge to law that could ban TikTok

Quick review, with holiday season briefing, set for a law the federal government says is needed for national security but that critics say runs…

Dec 18, 2024 •

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