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The Supreme Court Keeps Donald Trump on the Ballot

Supreme Court rules Colorado cannot bar Trump from running for President

Key finding: States can disqualify insurrectionists from holding state, not federal, offices [ more ]

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New Gaza cease-fire talks to begin in Cairo; Senate passes foreign aid bill

U.S., Egyptian, Israeli, and Qatari officials are meeting in Cairo for negotiations on a cease-fire in Gaza.

Hamas is not present at the talks, highlighting the complications of negotiations between Israel and Hamas. [ more ]

Truthout

Supreme Court Threatens Access to Mailed Abortion Pills Used by 8,000 Per Month

Telehealth abortion pills prescribed under blue state shield laws impact abortion access, facing potential threats from Supreme Court decisions. [ more ]

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US: Arizona to enforce 19th century abortion ban DW 04/09/2024

Arizona's 1864 abortion law allows for no exceptions for rape or incest, only permitting abortion in cases of danger to the mother's life.

Arizona Supreme Court's ruling allows for the prosecution of doctors performing abortions, aligning with a national trend of enforcing old abortion bans post the overturning of Roe v. Wade. [ more ]

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Parenting

What Fertility Doctors Wish You Understood About IVF

Embryos ruled as 'unborn life' by Alabama Supreme Court

Effects of the ruling on IVF services in Alabama [ more ]

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Ohio reviewing race-based scholarships after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

State universities in Ohio are reviewing and potentially eliminating race-based scholarships due to legal concerns after a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. [ more ]

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Social justice

Reparations are the new affirmative action - and even more racist and divisive

68% of Americans agree with the Supreme Court's ruling to abolish affirmative action

Favorability towards the ruling has increased since the summer decision [ more ]

Above the Law

Law Schools Worried About What Admissions Will Look Like Now That The Supreme Court Killed Affirmative Action

87% of law school admissions officers are concerned about the impact on diversity at law schools

Law schools are trying to mitigate the challenges by broadening personal statement criteria [ more ]

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After Affirmative Action Ban, They Rewrote College Essays With a Key Theme: Race

Students are emphasizing their racial identities in college application essays due to the ban on affirmative action.

The Supreme Court ruling has made college admissions race-blind, hiding race and ethnicity information from admissions committees. [ more ]

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The Conversation

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EU data protection

Focus on Rwanda's safety is a distraction from the dangerous conditions for asylum seekers in the UK

The UK government passed a new law declaring Rwanda safe for asylum seekers despite the Supreme Court ruling it unsafe. [ more ]

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The Supreme Court Just Gave Texas a Green Light to Harass Every Latino in the State

The Supreme Court allowed Texas' law S.B. 4 to criminalize unauthorized migration, bypassing federal immigration law.

The Texas law allows state law enforcement to detain individuals suspected of being in the U.S. unlawfully, hindering asylum seekers' safety. [ more ]

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Minister claims he can guarantee flights to Rwanda before general election

Government aims to guarantee flights carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda before next election.

Increasing pressure on Prime Minister to save policy after Supreme Court's ruling. [ more ]

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

The dismantling of the constitutional right to abortion by the Supreme Court in 2022 led to a new series of court battles over access to abortion at the state level. [ more ]

Axios

Arizona's abortion bombshell tests Trump's "leave it to the states" position

Trump's decision to not endorse a national abortion ban backfired as he faced criticism for appointing Supreme Court justices overturning abortion rights.

Democratic backlash continues against Trump for enabling states to implement stringent abortion bans, with Arizona's 1864 law being highlighted. [ more ]

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Trump rejects nationwide abortion ban, says it is up to states to decide

Abortion rights should be left to US states, says Donald Trump, rejecting a national abortion ban.

Trump believes states should determine abortion laws through vote or legislation. [ more ]

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Supreme Court Rules Against Women Whose Cars Were Seized by the Police

The Supreme Court ruling made it harder for individuals to argue for swift return of seized property. [ more ]

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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Consumer Watchdog's Funding

The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, preserving the agency's ability to regulate financial practices. [ more ]

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California

US Supreme Court denies California's appeal for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin prison

The U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal from California corrections officials over deadly COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin prison, allowing lawsuits to proceed. [ more ]

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Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn

The Supreme Court did not block a Texas law requiring age verification for minors' online access to pornography. [ more ]

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U.S. Supreme Court Does Not Go Far Enough in Determining When Government Officials Are Barred from Censoring Critics on Social Media

Supreme Court crafting a test for 'state action' on social media by government officials

Challenges in determining state action on social media for public officials [ more ]

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What Home Videotaping Can Tell Us About Generative AI

The introduction of VTR in 1975 led to similar anxieties and debates as today's concerns about AI.

The Supreme Court's ruling on the VTR case rejected claims that machine manufacturers could be held liable for copyright infringement. [ more ]

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San Francisco

How could the US Supreme Court's case Grants Pass v. Johnson impact SF's unhoused community?

The case City of Grants Pass v. Johnson could criminalize homelessness by making it illegal to sleep outside when there are no other options. [ more ]

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GOP governor promises to end careers of trans & gender nonconforming teachers

Gov. Greg Abbott aims to remove transgender and gender non-conforming teachers in Texas, potentially contradicting Supreme Court rulings on LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination. [ more ]

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Joe Biden's latest student-debt 'forgiveness' ploy is a sign of desperation

President Biden is bypassing norms to push through student debt 'forgiveness' at the expense of taxpayers. [ more ]

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Biden Has Two Words When Pressed On How Americans Should Feel About Arizona Abortion Law

President Biden responded pithily to a question about Arizona's abortion ban, highlighting the law's archaic nature.

Arizona's Supreme Court upheld a 123-year-old abortion ban, sparking controversy and a debate over the law's enforcement. [ more ]

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Joe Biden is losing the war for the border to Donald Trump

Biden and Trump showcased different approaches to border security in Texas.

Texas's efforts to secure its border with Mexico included using wire barriers and state personnel. [ more ]

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LA real estate

Builders may challenge California's development 'impact fees,' Supreme Court rules

Developers in California can challenge impact fees for public improvements, potentially leading to more affordable housing. [ more ]

Above the Law

Special Counsel Ask SCOTUS To Quit Sitting On Trump's Stupid Immunity Claim

The Special Counsel urges the Supreme Court to expedite ruling on Trump's immunity motion for accountability.

Despite challenges, the prosecution remains steadfast in pursuing accountability for alleged interference. [ more ]

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Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Law Giving Police Broad Powers to Arrest Migrants

The Supreme Court lifted a stay on a Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.

The Biden administration is suing Texas over the law, arguing it violates federal authority and could create chaos in immigration law enforcement. [ more ]

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Supreme Court Accidentally Forgets To Delete Basic Metadata In Trump Ballot Ruling

States cannot enforce Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment individually

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Colorado in the case of keeping Trump off the ballot [ more ]

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A 9-0 Supreme Court ruling on Trump shows that democracy isn't partisan

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling upheld that states can't remove Trump from ballots based on a flawed interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

The ruling emphasizes the importance of fair legal interpretations and highlights the dangers of allowing partisan politics to influence judicial decisions. [ more ]

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SCOTUS Keeps Trump On The CO Ballot Because ... Eh, Whatever, It's All Vibes

The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot disqualify Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

The Court emphasized that Congress must pass implementing legislation for Section 3 to be enforced, preventing states from taking independent action. [ more ]

Above the Law

5 Things You Should Know About The Alabama Declaration That Embryos Are People

The Supreme Court of Alabama ruled embryos as 'children' under the Alabama Wrongful Death of a Minor Act.

Patients brought claims for 'wrongful death' after embryos were destroyed in a fertility clinic incident. [ more ]

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Health

Supreme court to hear abortion pill case that could restrict access to mifepristone live

Conservative challengers targeting FDA decisions on mifepristone could impact access to other medications.

Supreme court case on mifepristone could reshape abortion access and drug regulation in the US. [ more ]

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Public health

For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence and fun

Holistic healthcare for individuals with disabilities is rare and requires effort and conviction to prioritize joy over solely physical health.

Dr. Clarissa Kripke emphasizes the importance of providing healthcare that extends beyond medical transactions to help individuals participate fully in their lives. [ more ]

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Two bar workers arrested in Russia's first LGBTQ 'extremism' case

First arrests under Russia's new 'LGBTQ+ extremism' law

Potential 10-year prison sentence for promoting non-traditional sexual relationships [ more ]

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Russia issues first convictions for LGBT 'extremism'

Russia has issued its first convictions related to LGBTQ+ 'extremism' following a Supreme Court ruling declaring the 'international public LGBT movement' as an extremist group.

The Supreme Court ruling effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in Russia, leading to arrests, police raids of gay clubs, and the closure of LGBTQ+ rights groups. [ more ]

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Russian police raid gay venues hours after Supreme Court's "extremist" ruling

Russian police are raiding gay bars and clubs after the nation's Supreme Court ruled all gay rights supporters as "extremist" organizations.

Queer-inclusive venues in Russia are shutting down in response to the raids and the court ruling. [ more ]

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Highlights of the Supreme Court's Opinions on Trump's Ballot Eligibility

States cannot bar presidential candidates using the 14th Amendment

U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states cannot enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment against federal officeholders. [ more ]

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Tell us: Do you agree with SCOTUS decision to keep Trump on the ballot?

States cannot bar former president Trump from presidential primary ballots.

The Supreme Court ruled that only Congress can enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment regarding presidential candidates. [ more ]

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Brian Kilmeade Sounds Alarm on Texas Border Battle: We're Watching the Country Divide Again Right Before Our Eyes!'

Former President Trump reportedly tried to derail a Senate deal on the border crisis to deny President Biden a victory.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott defied a Supreme Court ruling and installed more razor wire along the Texas-Mexico border, with support from 25 Republican governors. [ more ]

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With Roe Gone, Some House Republicans Back Away From National Abortion Ban

Republicans who previously supported anti-abortion legislation have been hesitant to do so after the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

The political landscape surrounding abortion bans has changed, and it has become a politically toxic issue for Republicans in elections. [ more ]

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Social justice

Joint enterprise law: MP's bill seeks to stop innocent bystanders being jailed

A proposed amendment to English law could prevent innocent people from being imprisoned under the joint enterprise doctrine.

The amendment would require defendants to make a significant contribution to the crime to be convicted under joint enterprise. [ more ]

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Tory grandee warns Rwanda bill risks elected dictatorship'

Tory grandee Ken Clarke criticizes Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill and warns about the dangers of overturning a Supreme Court ruling.

The Safety of Rwanda bill passed its first hurdle in the House of Lords but is expected to face more opposition as peers attempt to amend it next month. [ more ]

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Three options Sunak considering to make Rwanda deportation plan work - and the flaws

UK home secretary James Cleverly has traveled to Rwanda in an attempt to salvage the government's plan to deport asylum seekers, which was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.

Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, is taking a three-pronged approach to make the plan viable, including updating the UK's memorandum of understanding with Rwanda to a treaty and addressing concerns raised by the Supreme Court. [ more ]

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Watch as Cleverly speaks after arriving in Rwanda to sign new asylum treaty

James Cleverly signed a fresh treaty with Rwanda to address the stalled asylum deal with the African nation.

The UK government plans to rush through domestic legislation to assert Rwanda as a safe destination for asylum seekers. [ more ]

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