Supreme Court temporarily revives Idaho law banning gender affirming care for minors
The U.S. Supreme Court granted Idaho's emergency request to enforce a law banning gender-affirming care for minors, setting a precedent for future legal challenges. [ more ]
Supreme Court Conservatives Appear Hostile To Securities And Exchange Commission's Reach
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices questioned the constitutionality of the Securities and Exchange Commission's ability to take enforcement actions outside of the court system during oral arguments.
The case could have significant implications for the power of federal agencies to enforce the law through administrative proceedings.
Conservative judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit previously ruled that Congress unconstitutionally gave the SEC the power to choose where to bring proceedings. [ more ]
Justice Alito's Furious Dissent in a New Admissions Case Is a Good Sign for Student Body Diversity
Elite colleges have two paths to continue promoting racial diversity: race-neutral alternatives and limited consideration of personal essays on race.
Conservative justices have suggested that strategies like preferences for economically disadvantaged students and percentage plans are better at achieving racial diversity in the long run. [ more ]