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Justice Samuel Alito restores medication abortion access nationwide

2 hours ago

Alternative medicine

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

Medicine

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A federal appeals court has blocked mailing prescriptions of mifepristone, requiring in-person distribution at clinics.

Medicine

Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change

fromAdvocate.com

Intellectual property law

Justice Samuel Alito restores medication abortion access nationwide

2 hours ago

Alternative medicine

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

Medicine

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A federal appeals court has blocked mailing prescriptions of mifepristone, requiring in-person distribution at clinics.

How the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act is straining American democracy

The Supreme Court's decision undermines minority representation and escalates political division in the U.S.

22 hours ago

MS NOW Legal Analyst Claims Black Voters Have No Rights' That the Supreme Court Respects'

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the voting power of Black and Brown voters, according to legal analyst Paul Butler.

fromLGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court is broken & it's stopping us from fixing it - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais undermines the Voting Rights Act and enables harmful redistricting practices.

Voting rights groups sue to block Louisiana from suspending primary elections

The ACLU filed a lawsuit to block Louisiana's governor from suspending congressional elections after a controversial Supreme Court decision.

The Supreme Court Has Found Its True Enemy: Multiracial Democracy

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais undermines the Voting Rights Act, threatening Black representation and multiracial democracy.

Voting rights advocates vow to relocate' fight after supreme court gutting

Voting rights advocates are mobilizing to restore rights after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act.

fromFast Company

How the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act is straining American democracy

The Supreme Court's decision undermines minority representation and escalates political division in the U.S.

22 hours ago

MS NOW Legal Analyst Claims Black Voters Have No Rights' That the Supreme Court Respects'

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the voting power of Black and Brown voters, according to legal analyst Paul Butler.

fromLGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court is broken & it's stopping us from fixing it - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais undermines the Voting Rights Act and enables harmful redistricting practices.

Voting rights groups sue to block Louisiana from suspending primary elections

The ACLU filed a lawsuit to block Louisiana's governor from suspending congressional elections after a controversial Supreme Court decision.

The Supreme Court Has Found Its True Enemy: Multiracial Democracy

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais undermines the Voting Rights Act, threatening Black representation and multiracial democracy.

#temporary-protected-status

Voting rights advocates vow to relocate' fight after supreme court gutting

Voting rights advocates are mobilizing to restore rights after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act.

Monday Morning Headlines: Supreme Court Restores Abortion Pill Access By Mail, For Now

The Supreme Court temporarily paused a lower court order banning access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail until at least May 11.

fromBoston.com

3 hours ago

Boston

Mass. residents fighting to keep TPS for Haitians, Syrians await SCOTUS decision

fromTruthout

US politics

TPS Holders Fear SCOTUS Ruling Could Send Them Back to Harm's Way

US politics

Supreme Court appears to lean toward ending TPS for some migrants

fromwww.dw.com

US politics

US top court weighs ending Syrians, Haitians protections

The US Supreme Court is leaning towards supporting the Trump administration's efforts to revoke humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

US Supreme Court hears Haiti, Syria TPS case with wide-ranging implications

The Supreme Court is deciding if Trump can end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians, affecting 1.3 million people in the US.

Boston

fromBoston.com

3 hours ago

Mass. residents fighting to keep TPS for Haitians, Syrians await SCOTUS decision

The Supreme Court's decision on TPS for Haitians could impact over 45,000 residents in Massachusetts and 1.3 million nationwide.

fromTruthout

TPS Holders Fear SCOTUS Ruling Could Send Them Back to Harm's Way

The Supreme Court is reviewing President Trump's attempt to revoke temporary protected status for 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians in the U.S.

Supreme Court appears to lean toward ending TPS for some migrants

The Supreme Court may allow mass deportations of over a million foreign nationals under the Trump administration's proposed changes to Temporary Protected Status.

fromwww.dw.com

US top court weighs ending Syrians, Haitians protections

The US Supreme Court is leaning towards supporting the Trump administration's efforts to revoke humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

more#temporary-protected-status

US Supreme Court hears Haiti, Syria TPS case with wide-ranging implications

The Supreme Court is deciding if Trump can end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians, affecting 1.3 million people in the US.

Law

4 hours ago

Morning Docket: 05.04.26 - Above the Law

Selective prosecution concerns arise as Todd Blanche claims DOJ won't target certain speakers.

4 hours ago

House Democrat Goes to Bat for Hakeem Jeffries Calling Supreme Court Illegitimate': He Called It Like It Was'

Rep. Adriano Espaillat defended Hakeem Jeffries against Trump's impeachment suggestion, labeling it a politically motivated attack amid Trump's declining poll numbers.

17 hours ago

Trump Calls for Hakeem Jeffries to Be Impeached for Bashing Illegitimate' Supreme Court: Why Not?'

Trump questioned why Hakeem Jeffries isn't impeached for calling the Supreme Court illegitimate, urging Republicans to act against him.

19 hours ago

Accidentally Filing A Draft Motion Might Be The Least Embarrassing DOJ Story Of The Week - See Generally - Above the Law

The DOJ's recent actions have raised concerns about professionalism and integrity in legal proceedings.

#voting-rights-act

Social justice

The supreme court trusts America not to be racist. I don't | Jamil Smith

fromThe New Yorker

Social justice

How the Supreme Court demolished the Voting Rights Act

Right-wing politics

Abby Phillip: Supreme Court May 'Eradicate' Black Districts

fromThe Atlantic

Social justice

A Requiem for the Voting Rights Act

fromThe Nation

Republicans Can't Contain Their Glee Over the Death of the VRA

The Supreme Court's decision undermines the Voting Rights Act, reflecting long-standing white hostility to Black voting rights and political power.

Law Student Fights To Protect Voter Privacy Rights In Jeopardy - Above the Law

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces significant threats, including Supreme Court decisions limiting its enforcement and challenges to voter privacy.

The supreme court trusts America not to be racist. I don't | Jamil Smith

The Supreme Court ruling suggests that the protections of the Voting Rights Act are no longer necessary due to perceived social changes in America.

fromThe New Yorker

How the Supreme Court demolished the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's second majority-Black electoral district violated the Constitution, narrowing the interpretation of Section 2 of the V.R.A.

Abby Phillip: Supreme Court May 'Eradicate' Black Districts

The Supreme Court's ruling on race-based gerrymandering may severely diminish political representation for Black Americans and minorities in the South.

fromThe Atlantic

Social justice

A Requiem for the Voting Rights Act

fromThe Nation

Republicans Can't Contain Their Glee Over the Death of the VRA

The Supreme Court's decision undermines the Voting Rights Act, reflecting long-standing white hostility to Black voting rights and political power.

Law Student Fights To Protect Voter Privacy Rights In Jeopardy - Above the Law

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces significant threats, including Supreme Court decisions limiting its enforcement and challenges to voter privacy.

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#tariffs

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

US news

He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid

US Elections

Art trade adjusting after US Supreme Court struck down Trump's extreme tariffs

European startups

FedEx and UPS are pledging to give their tariff refunds back to consumers, and the sum will likely top $5 billion | Fortune

US news

He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Art trade adjusting after US Supreme Court struck down Trump's extreme tariffs

The Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, but he imposed new tariffs immediately after, leading to further confusion and legal challenges.

European startups

FedEx and UPS are pledging to give their tariff refunds back to consumers, and the sum will likely top $5 billion | Fortune

Some companies plan to pass tariff refunds to customers after the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs.

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fromABA Journal

Former judge suspended over Facebook posts seeks relief from SCOTUS

"Allowing judges to be disciplined based on the perceived 'tone' or 'volume' of lawful speech promotes arbitrary enforcement, invites political interference in the judicial branch, and threatens to undermine the rule of law."

Law

fromABA Journal

King Charles' flyover tribute pauses Supreme Court arguments

Chief Justice Roberts paused Supreme Court arguments to announce a flyover tribute for King Charles III's visit to the White House.

What Democrats Can Do to Restore Voting Rights Post-Callais

The Supreme Court's decision enables partisan gerrymandering, benefiting Republicans and complicating Democrats' efforts to protect voting rights.

Conservative Writer Warns Supreme Court Made It Easier For Smart Racists' to Get Away With It'

The Supreme Court ruling allows for political gerrymandering that can diminish Black representation under the guise of reducing Democratic representation.

fromAxios

Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts

Elections are increasingly unreflective of public sentiment due to gerrymandering and reduced competitiveness.

No Longer Segregated': Karl Rove Argues Bombshell SCOTUS Decision Actually Empowers Black Voters

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's gerrymandered district may empower Black voters rather than diminish their representation.

The Supreme Court Just Greenlit a Gerrymander That Even a Trump Judge Thought Was Too Racist

The Supreme Court upheld Texas' gerrymandered electoral maps, allowing significant distortion of voting power for racial minorities in upcoming elections.

fromIntelligencer

What Democrats Can Do to Restore Voting Rights Post-Callais

The Supreme Court's decision enables partisan gerrymandering, benefiting Republicans and complicating Democrats' efforts to protect voting rights.

Conservative Writer Warns Supreme Court Made It Easier For Smart Racists' to Get Away With It'

The Supreme Court ruling allows for political gerrymandering that can diminish Black representation under the guise of reducing Democratic representation.

fromAxios

Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts

Elections are increasingly unreflective of public sentiment due to gerrymandering and reduced competitiveness.

No Longer Segregated': Karl Rove Argues Bombshell SCOTUS Decision Actually Empowers Black Voters

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's gerrymandered district may empower Black voters rather than diminish their representation.

The Supreme Court Just Greenlit a Gerrymander That Even a Trump Judge Thought Was Too Racist

The Supreme Court upheld Texas' gerrymandered electoral maps, allowing significant distortion of voting power for racial minorities in upcoming elections.

SCOTUS Clears the Way for Anti-Abortion CPCs to Continue Dodging Accountability

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a New Jersey anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center, allowing it to challenge a subpoena regarding misleading practices.

"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans

Legislators are increasingly open to redistricting efforts following a recent Supreme Court decision.

fromABC7 Chicago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court ruling has intensified redistricting efforts, allowing Republican officials to redraw voting districts in several states, including Louisiana.

What SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act could mean for California

The Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana's congressional map may lead to challenges against redistricting efforts nationwide, affecting minority voter protections.

Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The Supreme Court's decision weakens protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, potentially allowing Republican-led states to eliminate majority Black and Latino districts.

fromAxios

"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans

Legislators are increasingly open to redistricting efforts following a recent Supreme Court decision.

fromABC7 Chicago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court ruling has intensified redistricting efforts, allowing Republican officials to redraw voting districts in several states, including Louisiana.

What SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act could mean for California

The Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana's congressional map may lead to challenges against redistricting efforts nationwide, affecting minority voter protections.

Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The Supreme Court's decision weakens protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, potentially allowing Republican-led states to eliminate majority Black and Latino districts.

The Supreme Court just made it easier for Republicans to win elections & there is no solution - LGBTQ Nation

The Electoral College is a flawed institution that undermines democracy and is unlikely to be abolished due to political resistance.

Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Key legal developments include Epstein's hidden note, Comey indictment challenges, and Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.

Healthcare

fromLGBTQ Nation

1 year ago

Supreme Court could let RFK decide whether your insurance company covers PrEP - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court may uphold the ACA's preventive care mandate, impacting coverage for services like PrEP.

Two days before early voting starts, Louisiana suspends congressional primaries after SCOTUS knocks majority-minority districts | Fortune

Louisiana suspended its congressional primaries to redraw maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act.

U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling

Louisiana has suspended U.S. House primaries due to a Supreme Court ruling on unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.

Two days before early voting starts, Louisiana suspends congressional primaries after SCOTUS knocks majority-minority districts | Fortune

Louisiana suspended its congressional primaries to redraw maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act.

U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling

Louisiana has suspended U.S. House primaries due to a Supreme Court ruling on unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.

Stay on 530m TikTok fine and data transfer decision upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court allows TikTok to operate in Ireland amid ongoing privacy law investigations by the Data Protection Commission.

Law

fromAdvocate.com

Colorado takes new shot to curb harmful 'conversion therapy' abuse

Lawmakers propose civil liability for conversion therapy instead of direct bans following a Supreme Court ruling protecting the practice as free speech.

Education

fromHarvard Gazette

Breyer makes case for civic education - Harvard Gazette

Civic education is essential for reducing polarization and strengthening citizenship.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Hot Takes: What the Oral Arguments in Hikma/ Amarin Revealed

The Supreme Court's hearing on Hikma v. Amarin raises concerns about the implications for generic pharmaceuticals and the inducement standard in patent law.

fromPatently-O

The Thin Margin Between "Generic Vascepa" and Active Inducement

The Supreme Court's hearing on Hikma v. Amarin focuses on patent inducement without needing a new legal doctrine.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Day Around the Bay: One SoMa Spot Sees the Most Speed-Camera Tickets

Speed-detection cameras in San Francisco are effective, except at one location with the highest number of tickets issued.

fromThe Atlantic

The Perversion of the Voting Rights Act

James Jackson Kilpatrick's views on civil rights reflect a transformation from segregationist to a proponent of color-blindness, masking underlying racial discrimination.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Ford got a profit boost thanks to a $1.3 billion tariff refund

Ford reported a $1.3 billion tariff-related benefit, boosting profits to $2.5 billion despite mixed business signals.

Supreme Court weighs Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria | Fortune

The Supreme Court is considering the Trump administration's attempt to end legal protections for migrants under temporary protected status.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Mississippi Will Move Quickly to Redraw Its Judicial District Lines

The existing judicial district lines had been successfully challenged by a group of Black voters who said they diluted minority voters' ability to elect a representative of their choice.

US news

US supreme court sides with anti-abortion centers in New Jersey case

The US Supreme Court sided with First Choice Women's Resource Centers, reviving a federal lawsuit challenging a subpoena from the New Jersey attorney general. The subpoena sought internal records, including donor and doctor information, amid allegations of deceptive practices.

Non-profit organizations

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Justices Voice Concern that Upholding CAFC's Hikma 'Skinny Label' Ruling Will Harm Generics Industry

The Supreme Court case examines induced infringement claims related to generic drug marketing and its implications for the pharmaceutical industry.

fromPatently-O

SCOTUS: IP Cases in the Pipeline

The Supreme Court is reviewing key patent eligibility cases, focusing on the interpretation of Section 101 and its implications for technology patents.

Higher education

fromArs Technica