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Above the Law
17 hours ago
Law

Supreme Court's Shadow Docket Is Making Life Tougher For Justice Department Attorneys

The shadow docket has increased workload for US Solicitor General's office, prompting the need to add more attorneys in 2024. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
Law

In The Trump Immunity Case, The Supreme Court Is Not Writing A 'Rule For The Ages'

The Supreme Court decides cases and does not write rules for the ages. Legislatures draft broad laws governing conduct generally, while courts rule narrowly based on the facts before them. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Law

Amid Cases on Abortion and Trump, Roberts Reflects on Supreme Court's Work

Oral arguments are crucial in the Supreme Court's decision-making process, shaping both the outcome and rationale of cases. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Law

You Did Not Hallucinate That!' Chris Hayes Stupefied That Trump's Past Impeachment Argument Contradicts Immunity Claim Before Supreme Court

Chris Hayes highlights Trump's contradictory legal arguments between his impeachment trial and current Supreme Court case. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
6 days ago
Law

A Supreme Court Justice Gave Us Alarming New Evidence That He's Living in MAGA World

Conservatives on the Supreme Court seem to support the idea of presidential immunity for Trump despite lack of constitutional basis. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 days ago
Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Parties before the Supreme Court often fund groups backing their arguments without disclosure, creating potential influence gaps. [ more ]
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Left-wing politics
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Wants to Prosecute Biden. He Also Thinks Presidents Deserve Immunity.

Former President Trump's argument for immunity from charges highlights the irony of his own threats to use the legal system for political revenge. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

Sure Sounds Like the Supreme Court Is About to Give Trump a Big Win!

Trump faces multiple ongoing federal and state trials while running for president. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Whoa! I Almost Wanted To Buy It' Biden Mocks Trump Bible In Blistering Abortion Rights Speech

President Joe Biden mocks Trump's Bible during a speech on reproductive rights. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Supreme Court hears case about emergency abortion care

The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to Idaho's abortion ban in medical emergencies, part of ongoing fallout from reversing Roe v. Wade. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to Give Abortion-Focused Speech in Florida, Tying State Ban to Trump

President Biden is expected to condemn Florida's six-week abortion ban in a speech in Tampa, blaming former President Trump for its enactment. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Plurality of Voters Do Not Want Justice Sonia Sotomayor to Resign, Polling Shows

Calls for Justice Sotomayor to resign ahead of 2024 election face resistance from majority of American voters. [ more ]
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US Elections
The Nation
2 days ago
US Elections

The Media's Coverage of Trump's Immunity Case Has Been Appalling

The national media is failing to critically report on the Supreme Court case involving Trump's potential immunity from crimes during office. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US Elections

How a Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Could Affect Trump's Election Case

The Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's claims of executive immunity may potentially help him by removing some allegations from indictment and delaying the trial till after the election. [ more ]
The Nation
1 week ago
US Elections

The Supreme Court's 5 Male Justices Are Fully in the Tank for Trump

The Supreme Court is seen as favoring Trump and assisting his delaying tactics in legal proceedings. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Six takeaways from Trump immunity hearing and New York hush money trial

Trump faces two criminal cases as Supreme Court reviews immunity claim. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US Elections

The Supreme Court Hints at a Break for Trump

The Supreme Court's conservative majority indicated leaning towards narrowing the scope of the criminal case against Trump based on the notion of presidential immunity. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Here are the lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court.

The lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court have been involved in key legal battles of Trump's presidency. [ more ]
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Medicine
ABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago
Medicine

North Carolina and West Virginia's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

Refusal to cover transgender health care by government-funded insurance is discriminatory. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Supreme Court Appears Divided on Emergency Abortions In Idaho v. United States

The Idaho v. United States case centers around a conflict between the state's anti-choice law and the federal Emergency Treatment And Labor Act (EMTALA). [ more ]
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Patently-O
3 days ago
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Ikorongo Challenges Federal Circuit's Heightened "Same Invention" Requirement for Reissue Patents

Ikorongo Technology filed a petition to challenge Federal Circuit's standard for 'same invention' requirement in reissue patents. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 days ago
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You Little F*cking 26-Year-Old!' James Carville Torches Young Voters for Not Supporting Biden

Young voters urged to not sit out elections by Democratic strategist James Carville, highlighting the dire consequences of another Trump presidency. [ more ]
The New Yorker
6 days ago
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Trump's "Bonkers" Immunity Claim, with Neal Katyal

Discussion on Donald Trump's argument for Presidential immunity by Neal Katyal on The Washington Roundtable podcast. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 days ago
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The Most Harmony At The Beginning Of A Term In The Modern Supreme Court

The number of oral arguments per term at the Supreme Court has decreased significantly over the years, leading to a potential rise in consensus among the justices. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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What's Next in Trump's Immunity Case

The Supreme Court's ruling on Mr. Trump's immunity case might impact his trial completion before the election. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
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OK, OK, Can We Call It Immunity?!' Justice Gorsuch Gets Exasperated With Special Counsel's Lawyer in Testy Exchange

The Supreme Court hearing regarding total presidential immunity with Justice Gorsuch getting frustrated over the use of semantics. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
1 week ago
Law

Trump's immunity arguments and the experiences of the justices who might support it

The Supreme Court's conservative justices' personal experiences significantly influence their perspectives on legal matters. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 week ago
Law

Trump Is Getting What He Wants

Supreme Court may lean towards limiting criminal prosecution of presidents rather than granting absolute immunity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Law

Possible delay and crime incentives: key takeaways from Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court appears unlikely to grant Trump absolute immunity from prosecution, but justices express interest in remanding the case for further review. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Law

From Military Coups to Selling Nuclear Secrets, Supreme Court Wrestles With Implications of Granting Trump Immunity

The Supreme Court wrestles with the practical implications of granting former President Trump immunity from criminal prosecution. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted

The Supreme Court will decide if a former President can be subjected to criminal prosecution, raising fundamental questions on presidential power. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
1 week ago
Law

What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

The Supreme Court scheduled a special session to decide if Trump can be prosecuted for interfering with the 2020 election. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump Had a Good Day in One Court

Justice system's handling of presidential crimes amid Trump's legal battles. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

SCOTUS Conservatives Show Their Whole Asses In Trump Immunity Argument

The Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump's attempt to dismiss a federal election interference case based on presidential immunity. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 week ago
Law

What to know about the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

The Supreme Court is considering whether former President Trump can be prosecuted for actions related to overturning the 2020 election. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 week ago
Law

King Donald's Day at the Supreme Court

Donald Trump's belief in an unfettered Presidency and his ability to garner support for his extreme views is concerning. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 week ago
Law

How David Pecker's Testimony Could Catch Donald Trump

Discussion on Trump's criminal trial, student protests on Gaza, and Supreme Court cases. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
1 week ago
Law

Will Supreme Court make Trump immune from Jan. 6 prosecution?

The Supreme Court is considering the extent of a former president's immunity from prosecution for official acts during their tenure. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

BREAKING: Supreme Court That Blocked Vaccine Mandates & Quarantine Orders Suddenly VERY Concerned About Immunity.

The Supreme Court is discussing whether a former president has blanket immunity from crimes related to official acts, including assassinating political rivals. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 week ago
Law

US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump immunity plea DW 04/25/2024

Trump seeks immunity from criminal prosecution for actions during his presidency, a decision with significant implications for his potential third presidential run. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Here's the latest on the argument.

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can face trial for alleged election subversion, impacting the scope of presidential power and timing of potential trial. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Supreme Court to Hear Trump's Claim to Absolute Immunity'

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump must face trial, impacting the scope of presidential power and possibly delaying trial until after the 2024 election. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court to decide Trump's fate - and its own

The Supreme Court hearing on Trump's immunity from prosecution is crucial for both him and the institution, with significant implications for the presidency's future. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
Law

By looking to future, Supreme Court may push Trump's D.C. trial past election

The Supreme Court's decision regarding Trump's potential prosecution could impact future presidential power and accountability. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Trump's immunity claim in an election subversion case, impacting his legal battles and potential political future. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
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Clarence Thomas Kicks Off Trump Immunity Hearing By Saying Past Presidents Have Been Part Of Coups Without Prosecution

Presidents should not have immunity from committing serious crimes like treason, sedition, and election fraud.
The Constitution does not provide blanket criminal immunity for the president but allows for checks on abuses of power. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
JavaScript

The Supreme Court Used To Do Its Job A Lot Faster

The Supreme Court's first-ever decided case was resolved immediately after the oral argument. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
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Why Shouldn't We Send it Back?' Chief Justice Roberts Suggests Kicking the Can Down the Road on Trump Immunity Case

Chief Justice John Roberts suggested delaying the decision on Trump's immunity case to potentially allow for further legal proceedings. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Law

Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson Grills Trump Attorney About Dangers of Allowing Most Powerful Person in the World' to Be Immune from Prosecution

Supreme Court Justice questions if presidents should have immunity for official acts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | How Biden Could Turn a Supreme Court Loss on Abortion Into a Win

The Supreme Court might prioritize a case on emergency abortions and EMTALA over one limiting mifepristone access, with significant implications for reproductive rights and the upcoming election. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Law

Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case

State and federal conflict over emergency abortions debated in Supreme Court [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court Appears Sharply Divided in Emergency Abortion Case

The Supreme Court is divided over allowing emergency abortions in states with near-total bans, impacting access to abortion in emergency rooms nationwide. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme court hears rightwing challenge to emergency abortion care in hospitals live

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the Biden administration's requirement for hospitals to perform abortions in emergencies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court to Examine Clash Between Idaho Abortion Ban and Federal Law

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the conflict between Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law protecting emergency care for pregnant women. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court to examine a federal-state conflict over emergency abortions

The Supreme Court is hearing a case from Idaho focusing on abortion rights. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 week ago
Law

Insomnia Cookies, Picnic Blankets: Waiting in Line for Trump's Supreme Court Case - Washingtonian

People wait overnight outside the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments, showing great dedication and interest in legal proceedings. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Witness testimony to continue in Trump's hush money trial

Former President Trump faces multiple criminal cases including election subversion and mishandling classified documents. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court takes up Donald Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity' from criminal prosecution

No one, including the president, is above the law, as affirmed by Supreme Court justices. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Justices Seemed Split on Emergency Abortion Access

Supreme Court debates emergency abortions in states with near-total bans, impacting broader abortion access and potential fetal personhood implications. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho's Abortion Ban

Idaho's near-total abortion ban challenged in Supreme Court for potentially violating federal law on emergency care. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Two Lawsuits, in Texas and Idaho, Highlight Fight Over Emergency Medicine Law

Pressure on Supreme Court to settle federal law pre-empting state abortion bans. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Law

What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies

Abortion case before Supreme Court due to conflict between Idaho law and federal emergency care law. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 week ago
Medicine

Why the EMTALA SCOTUS Case Is One of the Most Infuriating Since Dobbs

The Supreme Court to hear a case on Idaho's near-total abortion ban and its conflict with federal law on emergency care. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
1 week ago
Law

US Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho abortion law this week. How did we get here?

Supreme Court to decide emergency abortion access fate in Idaho. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

Supreme Court to decide on doctors providing abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans post-Roe v. Wade.
Restricted access in Idaho leads to challenges in emergency care, impacting women's lives and prompting federal complaints. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Opinion | The Supreme Court Has Already Botched the Trump Immunity Case

The Supreme Court's delay in reviewing Donald Trump's immunity case undermines legal accountability and democratic values. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Watergate Lawyer Shares Worries Over Trump's Presidential Immunity Claims At The Supreme Court

The concept of presidential immunity may be expanded, allowing former President Trump to claim immunity from criminal prosecution. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Law

What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on prosecuting Donald Trump over attempts to undo the 2020 election loss. [ more ]
Kqed
1 week ago
California

Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Homeless Case | KQED

The Supreme Court is hearing a case on homeless camping restrictions. [ more ]
www.queerty.com
1 week ago
Law

Kari Lake drives her Senate campaign further into the ground with more chaos & courtroom embarrassments

Kari Lake's legal challenges related to her gubernatorial defeat continue to result in losses, with the Supreme Court dismissing her lawsuit against electronic voting machines. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court tosses Lake suit about electronic voting machines

The Supreme Court dismissed Kari Lake's lawsuit challenging electronic voting machines in Arizona based on speculative concerns of potential future hacking. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court Will Take Up the Legal Fight Over Ghost Guns, Firearms Without Serial Numbers

The Supreme Court will review a Biden administration appeal on regulating ghost guns, focusing on parts tracking and background checks to combat their increasing presence in crimes. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers

The Supreme Court is considering the Biden administration's appeal on regulating ghost guns after lower courts struck down the regulation. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Marketing

TikTok faces its biggest threat yet; Earth Day tips for sustainable living

TikTok faces potential ban in the U.S. if ByteDance doesn't sell it within a year.
Important Supreme Court case on homelessness and punishments for sleeping outside without shelter. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
Law

Ann Rostow: The Shadow Doesn't Know - San Francisco Bay Times

The Supreme Court's ruling on Idaho's ban on transgender youth treatments was limited to two plaintiffs, prompting concerns over judicial power. [ more ]
Intelligencer
2 weeks ago
Law

The Idea of Presidential Immunity Is Not As Ridiculous As You've Heard

Immunity is a complex issue that extends to federal officials but remains uncertain in criminal cases. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Law

Elena Kagan Headed Off Disaster While Delivering a Victory for Civil Rights

Supreme Court case Muldrow v. St. Louis was a civil rights victory for employees facing discriminatory job transfers. [ more ]
Intelligencer
2 weeks ago
Law

Why Are Republicans Suddenly Sounding So Pro-Choice?

The Supreme Court's decision on abortion is shifting legislative power to voters, leading to controversial moves like enforcing a 19th-century abortion ban in Arizona. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Shady Shadow Docket Strikes Again - See Also

The Supreme Court's shadow docket is a concern for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Ketanji Brown Jackson Rails Against Supreme Court's Over Use Of Shadow Docket

The Supreme Court should exercise restraint and avoid hastily intervening in lower court cases. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Law

Arizona's abortion ban could bring zombie laws back to life in other states

Old, unenforced laws can resurface if legal precedents are overturned, as seen with the enforcement of a 1864 abortion ban in Arizona. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Ken, You Lost This Case': Texas AG Mocked for Absurdly Claiming a WIN' After Supreme Court Rules 9-0 Against Him

Texas AG Ken Paxton faces challenges despite evading consequences in the past. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

The Supreme Court Won't Hear McKesson v. Doe In An Assault on the First Amendment

Justice Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch downplay the severity of January 6 insurrection during oral arguments at the Supreme Court. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

...And There Goes The Right To Assembly

The U.S. Supreme Court decision allows a Louisiana police officer to sue a Black Lives Matter activist, setting a risky precedent for public demonstrations. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided on Tuesday, with conservatives expressing skepticism about the statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 riot participants. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's Very Busy Court Calendar

The legal battles against Donald Trump are complex, with multiple cases, hearings, and challenges in different states, culminating in potential Supreme Court decisions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Justices Questioned a Law Used to Charge Jan. 6 Rioters

The Supreme Court is hesitating to allow the use of a federal obstruction law in the prosecution of Capitol rioters. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Law

Hundreds of Jan. 6 Prosecutions-Including Donald Trump's-Are Suddenly in Peril at the Supreme Court

Supreme Court may impact prosecution of Jan. 6 defendants, including Trump, by questioning obstruction law. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Trump's Jan. 6 Case Could Go On Even if Court Limits Use of Obstruction Law

The Supreme Court's decision on the federal obstruction law could impact the case against Trump supporters involved in the Capitol riot, but might not significantly alter Trump's own case. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court case could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump

The Supreme Court heard arguments on a case that could impact felony obstruction charges for Jan. 6 Capitol attack suspects. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Charges against Trump and Jan. 6 rioters at stake as Supreme Court hears debate over obstruction law

The Supreme Court is considering cases that may impact the criminal prosecution of former President Trump for his actions surrounding the 2020 election. [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 weeks ago
Law

SCOTUS Won't Review District Courts' Authority to Award Sanctions

The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition challenging the Ninth Circuit's decision to impose $36 million in sanctions for abusive litigation practices in a trademark case. [ more ]
time.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Charges Against Trump and Jan. 6 Rioters at Stake in Supreme Court Case

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could impact the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants

The Supreme Court will review a federal obstruction law used in Capitol riot cases, including one against a former police officer. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court to review obstruction law used against January 6 rioters

The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding a case involving a former police officer who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, potentially impacting federal charges against other rioters. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Justices to Hear Obstruction Case That Could Bar Charges Against Trump

The Supreme Court is set to decide on the extent of federal charges against Trump related to the Capitol attack, which may impact the prosecution of hundreds of rioters. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Clarence Thomas Mysteriously Absent From Supreme Court Session - Let The Zany Speculation Begin!

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from a session, sparking speculation about his whereabouts and potential connections to cases being discussed. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme court allows Idaho to enforce ban on treatment for transgender youth

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits proceed, affecting thousands of families and setting a concerning precedent. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Under Pressure From Trump, Arizona Republicans Weigh Response to 1864 Abortion Ban

Republican legislators in Arizona are considering efforts to undermine a ballot measure enshrining abortion rights, facing pressure to repeal a near-total abortion ban, revived by the state's Supreme Court. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
2 weeks ago
Law

Up next for Supreme Court on abortion: Idaho - Harvard Gazette

Justices to hear a case on a near-complete abortion ban in Idaho following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, amidst a shifting legal landscape. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court: Idaho can enforce ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, pending lawsuits, impacting medical professionals and individuals [ more ]
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