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fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy

Geofencing allows the government to draw a virtual fence around a geographic area where a crime was committed. After that, the government seeks a warrant not to search a home or office, but to require a tech company to search its data to identify any of its millions of users who were within the geofence line at the time of the crime.
US news
Law
fromAbove the Law
7 hours ago

The DOJ's Week Of Disaster - See Generally - Above the Law

Kash Patel faces backlash over defamation claims and legal actions against the Southern Poverty Law Center amid controversies involving the DOJ and the Fifth Circuit.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

How the Supreme Court Should Respond to Trump's Fed Probe Surrender

The DOJ dropped its investigation into Jerome Powell, highlighting Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve's independence.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US Elections

Trump Rails Against Supreme Court Over Absence Of One Little Half Sentence' On Tariffs

Trump criticized the Supreme Court for a ruling that led to $159 billion in tariff refunds, claiming a single sentence could have changed the outcome.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Rants at Supreme Court About Case He Hasn't Even Lost Yet

Trump expresses frustration with the Supreme Court, criticizing justices for their decisions and perceived lack of unity among conservative members.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Rails Against Supreme Court Over Absence Of One Little Half Sentence' On Tariffs

Trump criticized the Supreme Court for a ruling that led to $159 billion in tariff refunds, claiming a single sentence could have changed the outcome.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Rants at Supreme Court About Case He Hasn't Even Lost Yet

Trump expresses frustration with the Supreme Court, criticizing justices for their decisions and perceived lack of unity among conservative members.
#asylum
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border, affirming the right to apply for asylum under immigration laws.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border, affirming the right to apply for asylum under immigration laws.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 months ago

Kim Davis asks Supreme Court to take her case in hopes of bringing down marriage equality - LGBTQ Nation

"We are asking the Court to recognize the First Amendment as an absolute defense for Kim Davis and to overturn the 2015 Obergefell opinion, which has no basis in the Constitution," Davis's lawyer, Mat Staver, stated. He emphasized that Obergefell "did significant damage to the historic definition of marriage, to states rights, to religious freedom, and to the rule of law."
LGBT
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Ten Commandments In Schools Law Upheld, As Fifth Circuit Declares 'Thou Shalt Not Confuse Us With Facts' - Above the Law

The Fifth Circuit decided 9-8 that the inviolable right of parents to direct the religious education of their own children means the inviolable right of parents to teach their kids about Texas Jesus.
Education
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.
SF politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Who's Fooling Whom? How the SPLC Indictment Works - emptywheel

The indictment includes charges of wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy related to SPLC's financial practices.
#abortion-rights
fromTruthout
4 days ago
Healthcare

Pennsylvania Court Rules State Law Banning Funds for Abortion Is Unconstitutional

fromJezebel
5 days ago
Healthcare

Even a GOP Judge Agreed That Abortion Is a Constitutionally Protected Right

fromTruthout
4 days ago
Healthcare

Pennsylvania Court Rules State Law Banning Funds for Abortion Is Unconstitutional

fromJezebel
5 days ago
Healthcare

Even a GOP Judge Agreed That Abortion Is a Constitutionally Protected Right

Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
5 days ago

The DTSA's Missing Preemption: Does 1835(b) Bind State Courts?

The Defend Trade Secrets Act's provision 18 U.S.C. ยง 1835(b) enhances confidentiality rights for trade secret owners in federal cases.
#supreme-court
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

fromEsquire
6 days ago
SF politics

Leaked Memos Reveal Just How Much the Supreme Court Has Betrayed the Constitution

NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Supreme Court Has a Chance to Revolutionize Its Approach to the Law

Supreme Court rulings on Reconstruction Amendments will significantly impact voting rights and protections for marginalized groups, particularly Black Americans and transgender individuals.
SF politics
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Leaked Memos Reveal Just How Much the Supreme Court Has Betrayed the Constitution

The Supreme Court's shadow docket is used to bypass traditional legal processes, reflecting a conservative majority's influence on significant policy decisions.
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

SCOTUS justices air disputes in rare public rifts

The Supreme Court faces significant internal conflict as justices critique each other's views amid crucial upcoming rulings.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

So Stupidly!' Trump Rips Supreme Court Including Justices Nominated by Me' in Scorching CNBC Rant

Trump criticized the Supreme Court for a decision that led to a $165 billion tariff repayment, expressing disappointment over their lack of support.
Law
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Why the Supreme Court Justices Are Suddenly Casting Shade on Each Other

The Supreme Court justices are publicly expressing their divisions, revealing a significant crisis within the court.
#birthright-citizenship
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Has Heard This One Before

Birthright citizenship, established in 1898, faces renewed challenges from the current presidential administration, echoing historical attacks on this fundamental rule.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is and isn't born a citizen

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship, potentially leading to a historic ruling.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Has Heard This One Before

Birthright citizenship, established in 1898, faces renewed challenges from the current presidential administration, echoing historical attacks on this fundamental rule.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is and isn't born a citizen

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship, potentially leading to a historic ruling.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Justice Department's SPLC Indictment Just Got Dumber, Which Seemed Impossible - Above the Law

The DOJ's indictment of the SPLC is based on a flawed understanding of the organization's practices and misapplies legal statutes.
#lgbtq-rights
Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool

The Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ children can be denied access to public preschool programs by religious schools.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool

The Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ children can be denied access to public preschool programs by religious schools.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Biglaw EO Cases Head To The D.C. Circuit With A Hall-Of-Fame Advocate - And One Very Thirsty Judge - Above the Law

Paul Clement represents law firms challenging Trump's executive orders, emphasizing the case's importance for the First Amendment and the rule of law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US justice department to allow firing squads as federal death penalty method

The Department of Justice acted to restore its solemn duty to seek, obtain, and implement lawful capital sentences, clearing the way for the Department to carry out executions once death-sentenced inmates have exhausted their appeals.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.24.26 - Above the Law

The Justice Department has charged a soldier who allegedly made $400,000 by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, raising eyebrows over the integrity of such financial activities.
Law
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases report

The Trump administration is initiating denaturalization cases against 384 foreign-born US citizens, targeting those who illegally obtained citizenship.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Trumpiest Court Just Openly Defied SCOTUS

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas did not violate the First Amendment by exposing students to the state's chosen scripture all day, every day, gutting the constitutional separation of church and state in the process.
Law
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
#california-law
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Federal appeals court blocks CA law requiring federal agents to wear identification

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Federal appeals court blocks CA law requiring federal agents to wear identification

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.23.26 - Above the Law

The Republican county judge's persistent efforts to block Virginia's redistricting have been met with repeated rejections from the state supreme court, raising concerns about judicial overreach.
Law
Law
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Supreme Court arguments make it clear that FCC fines are "nonbinding"

FCC fines require court enforcement and are nonbinding unless upheld by a jury.
Law
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Delusion of 'AI Justice'

Artificial intelligence is presented as a solution to the inequities in the justice system, but its effectiveness remains questionable.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US lower court judges are challenging Trump's war on the rule of law', experts say

District court judges are increasingly challenging Donald Trump's policies, issuing rulings that block key actions and provoke strong reactions from the president.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

AI hallucinated and now an elite law firm is profusely apologizing to a federal judge

Sullivan & Cromwell's filing contained AI hallucinations, leading to an apology to a federal judge for inaccuracies and fabricated legal citations.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Mixing The Mixed Constitution - emptywheel

Burke's was a broadside that not only excoriated the social upheavals effected by the French revolutionaries and (by extension) commended by Marx, but the continual economic and social instability prized by modern liberal economic philosophy and practice. Against a new class of elites-mainly, an alliance between ideological progressive theorists and a rising financial oligarchy-Burke urged protection of the stability, tradition, and social continuities vital for the flourishing of ordinary people.
Left-wing politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Just Heeded One of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Sharpest Dissents

The Supreme Court unanimously refused to immediately revoke Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 immigrants from Haiti and Syria, instead allowing full judicial review while maintaining their legal protections.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Federal Judge Reminds DHS That Court Orders Are Not Optional - Above the Law

The case centers on reimbursement requests submitted by local governments under federal migrant support grants. Those requests were filed before Homeland Security formally terminated the grants, and the law requires agencies to process reimbursements within a statutory 30-day window. Instead of paying up or offering a lawful explanation for denying the requests, the administration froze the funds and then argued that it no longer had to meet the reimbursement deadline because the grants were now in "closeout."
US politics
Law
frompatentlyo.com
1 month ago

Judge Newman Asks the Supreme Court to Intervene: Framing Judicial Independence as a Constitutional Imperative

Judge Pauline Newman, barred from judicial duties since 2023 without impeachment or disability finding, petitioned the Supreme Court to challenge the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act's bar on reviewing judicial council orders.
#immigration-detention
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

12 perks of being a Supreme Court justice

After all, you get lifetime job security, great pay and benefits, thousands of dollars in gifts, entry into an elite club of fellow justices - oh, and the ability to shape the country as we know it.
US politics
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Protecting Our Right to Sue Federal Agents Who Violate the Constitution

Federal agents increasingly evade constitutional accountability; new statutes like California S.B. 747 are needed to enable damages lawsuits against federal officials.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Whole New Meaning To Judicial Restraint - See Generally - Above the Law

A Texas judge faces charges for handcuffing an attorney mid-hearing; coordinated efforts push to disbar Trump-era lawyers while litigation over demolished historic buildings continues.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life

Artificial intelligence, meet the U.S. Supreme Court. It's an institution steeped in tradition and resistant to any quick changes in the way it does things. But like it or not, the justices are about to see artificially created versions of themselves, essentially avatars, speaking words that they actually did speak in court but that were not heard contemporaneously by anyone except the people in the courtroom.
US politics
#immigration-enforcement
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Federal Judges Threatened For Doing Their Jobs Speak Up - Above the Law

Federal judges face escalating violent threats and harassment for making constitutional rulings, including swatting attacks and assassination attempts, undermining judicial independence.
Law
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Do Federal Officials Really Have "Absolute Immunity"?

Federal agents killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti during an immigration-enforcement operation in Minneapolis, triggering legal conflict over state ability to investigate or prosecute federal officials.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Federal judges may address 'illegitimate forms of criticism and attacks,' according to new ethics opinion

Federal judges may publicly defend the judiciary and speak on judicial independence, but should favor reasoned, nonpartisan, and controlled civic engagement.
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