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3 hours ago
Law

How Justice Thomas's Nearly Adopted Daughter' Became His Law Clerk

Justice Clarence Thomas's law clerk network announced Crystal Clanton's Supreme Court clerkship with a jubilant tone.
Ms. Clanton, previously embroiled in a racial controversy, received a full merit scholarship and Supreme Court clerkship, supported by the Thomases.
www.npr.org
1 day ago
Law

An appeals court says 'undated' Pennsylvania ballots don't count

Federal appeals panel ruled undated mail-in ballots in PA should not be counted
Legal battle about mail-in ballots could impact 2020 election results in swing state PA
Above the Law
17 hours ago
Law

What People Are Getting Wrong About The Call For Sonia Sotomayor To Retire

The pressure is on for Justice Sotomayor to retire while Democrats hold power in the White House and Senate.
Calls for Sotomayor's retirement stem from concerns over the possibility of creating a 7-2 conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
Above the Law
2 days ago
Law

Trump Attorneys Try To Pander To Justice Kavanaugh, Fail

Using a judge's own words in legal arguments can be compelling, but proper research is crucial to avoid embarrassing situations.
Citing selective information can backfire if it contradicts the complete context of the source material.
Above the Law
2 days ago
Law

Stephen Breyer Sounds Off On Supreme Court Term Limits, Age Limits For Justices

Implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices could prevent personal career considerations from influencing decisions.
Justice Breyer suggests that 18-20 year terms could be beneficial for Supreme Court appointments.
Above the Law
2 days ago
Law

The Latest Supreme Court Disclosure Change Is Bullsh*t

Transparency concerns due to lack of disclosure of expensive gifts received by Supreme Court members.
New guidelines make it harder to accurately value and disclose travel-related gifts received by judges and justices.
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Truthout
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

If Supreme Court Restricts Abortion Pills, Birth Control Could Be Next

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on restricting access to abortion medication mifepristone.
A broad ruling against FDA approvals for mifepristone could impact access to other controversial medications like emergency contraception and birth control pills.
medication-abortion
WIRED
1 day ago
Health

The Real Reason Why Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER

The safety of mifepristone is a central issue in the case challenging FDA approval.
Emergency room visits following medication abortion are not necessarily indicative of safety concerns.
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Health

Here's What Is at Stake in the Supreme Court's Abortion Pill Case

The Supreme Court is considering FDA regulations on mifepristone.
Pre-2016 rules could limit access to medication abortion.
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Medicine

Opinion | Abortion Law Is Far From Settled

The Supreme Court is hearing controversial abortion cases post-Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
One case involves challenging FDA regulations on mifepristone for medication abortions, potentially impacting access to the drug.
Axios
2 days ago
Medicine

Self-managed abortions surged after overturn of Roe v. Wade, study shows

Increased number of women use medication abortion outside health care system post-Roe v. Wade
Study shows rise in self-managed abortions with medication pills post-Dobbs ruling.
www.npr.org
3 days ago
Medicine

What's at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone case

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022
FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine focuses on restricting access to medication abortion
Truthout
1 week ago
Health

SCOTUS Mifepristone Battle May Impact Many Regardless of State Abortion Laws

Access to mifepristone affects Americans nationwide, regardless of state abortion laws.
The Supreme Court case questions the FDA's decision to expand mifepristone access, impacting medication abortion practices.
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Sacramento Bee
1 day ago
California

Newsom sounds alarm on abortion pill access. 'This should scare the hell out of everyone.'

Access to mifepristone under threat
Governor Newsom warns of national abortion ban
Axios
2 days ago
Health

SCOTUS abortion pill hearing puts FDA discretion on trial

The Supreme Court case on mifepristone could impact FDA regulations broadly.
FDA oversight could face challenges affecting various medications and therapies.
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Health

Here's the latest on the case.

The Supreme Court is considering restricting access to a commonly used abortion pill, impacting distribution and FDA authority.
The case involves mifepristone, with implications for telemedicine prescriptions and standing of anti-abortion plaintiffs.
www.cnn.com
2 days ago
US politics

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on abortion pill case

The Supreme Court is considering restrictions on a widely used abortion drug.
Challengers argue against FDA's changes to make the drug more accessible.
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US politics

Justices Seem Likely to Side With N.R.A. in First Amendment Dispute

Supreme Court seems to support NRA's argument of First Amendment violation by NY official
Case involving government advocacy and free speech rights highlighted in Supreme Court
The Atlantic
1 week ago
US politics

Sonia Sotomayor Should Retire Now

Republicans delayed liberal SCOTUS appointments in the past.
Confirmation process for new SCOTUS justice will be smooth.
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US politics

Supreme Court Stays Out of Dispute Over Drag Show at Texas University

The Supreme Court rejected the request from an L.G.B.T.Q. student group to hold a drag show on campus, citing no reasons.
Republican-led states are increasingly seeking to restrict drag show performances.
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

In Trump Cases, Supreme Court Cannot Avoid Politics

The Supreme Court is struggling to stay apolitical in cases involving Trump.
Attempts at unity and consensus in key rulings involving Trump have not prevented political influence.
www.cnn.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Supreme Court unanimously rules to keep Trump on Colorado ballot

The five conservative justices took an expansive approach in their ruling on Section 3 of the case involving Donald Trump's ballot access. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, Barrett, and Jackson chose not to address those key questions.
The Atlantic
2 days ago
Law

The Supreme Court Is Shaming Itself

Trump seeks to delay trial to potentially control DOJ.
Justice system urged to expedite resolution for a speedy trial.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery

Trump faces challenges meeting bond requirements for real estate
Legal battles surrounding Supreme Court decisions and tax enforcement
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Morning Docket: 03.20.24

Trump claims meeting bond requirement would require selling off real estate at 'fire sale prices.'
Subway franchisees hire lawyers to push back against fresh decor requirements.
Boston.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

7 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address

The State of the Union address is a crucial forum for the President to communicate with the nation.
Biden emphasized the threat to democracy and criticized Trump and the Supreme Court in his speech.
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Few truly loathe Trump more than Mitch McConnell, but he's been his top enabler | Sidney Blumenthal

McConnell announced retirement on the same day as Trump's court appeal. The court favors Trump, enhancing his power and impunity. McConnell made a transactional deal with Trump for court appointments.
www.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Haley Argues Supreme Court Should Quickly Decide Against Trump in Immunity Case: No President Should Ever Be Above the Law'

Nikki Haley calls for Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity claim
Importance of clarifying presidential immunity
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Law

Breyer Says He Is Open to Supporting a Supreme Court Age Limit

Justice Breyer supports potential age limit for Supreme Court justices
Breyer criticizes conservative majority and originalism doctrine on the Supreme Court
New York Post
4 days ago
Law

How the Texas Supreme Court migrant battle makes no sense

Migrants in Texas face uncertainty due to conflicting state and federal laws
Supreme Court pushes 5th Circuit to resolve Texas immigration law case quickly
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

An Appeals Court Often Out of Step With the Supreme Court Notches a Victory

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has a conservative reputation, and the Supreme Court has allowed the aggressive Texas immigration law to go into effect for now.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Fifth Circuit for not considering the constitutionality and harm caused by the law before allowing it to be enforced.
Washington Post
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court clears way for Texas to enforce immigration law, for now

Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce strict immigration law
Lower court judge deemed the law likely unconstitutional
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Law

US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant law

The supreme court extended the block on a Texas law giving police broad powers for immigration enforcement.
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration over immigration authority.
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
Law

How Texas' plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work if allowed to take effect

The Texas plan to arrest migrants crossing the border is on hold pending a Supreme Court decision.
The law allows any Texas police officer to arrest migrants for illegal entry under specific circumstances.
www.france24.com
5 days ago
SF LGBT

Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to 'terrorists and extremists' blacklist

Russia adds international LGBT movement to list of terrorists and extremists
Russia's Supreme Court declared the movement extremist, banning LGBTQ activism across the country.
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Law

Texas immigration law: appeals court freezes order allowing prosecution of migrants

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals prevented Texas from arresting migrants under the new immigration law temporarily.
The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce the law, giving police the authority to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court Decides Texas Can Start Ignoring Supremacy Clause Because... Maybe A 'Stay' Isn't A 'Stay'

Texas law to round up suspected immigrants is unconstitutional
Fifth Circuit issued a temporary administrative stay
Boston.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants at border

Texas law allows broad arrest powers for migrants suspected of illegal border crossing
Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law amid legal battle over immigration authority
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Justices Won't Block Texas's Immigration Law, for Now

Supreme Court allows Texas law on migrant arrests to take effect
Justices Barrett and Kavanaugh sent the case back to an appeals court
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce new border law

Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law giving police power to arrest migrants suspected of crossing border illegally
Legal battle over immigration authority ongoing with Biden administration suing Texas over the law
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court Won't Block, for Now, Aggressive Texas Immigration Law

The Supreme Court temporarily supports Texas in the immigration policy dispute with the Biden administration.
The justices are split with the conservatives allowing the Texas law while the liberals dissented, citing chaos in immigration enforcement.
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

The Supreme Court extended the block on a Texas law allowing broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry.
The Texas Attorney General claimed the law mirrored federal law to address the crisis at the southern border.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

The Hopes Of The Dobbs Majority 'Will Not Be Realized'

Reproductive freedom issues likely to resurface in court
Concerns about the Dobbs case's decision on abortion rights
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Law

US Supreme Court extends block on Texas anti-immigrant law

The Supreme Court extended block on anti-immigrant law SB4 in Texas indefinitely
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is a supporter of tough measures against illegal immigration.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

The Law School On *Both* Sides Of The Supreme Court

Professors from top law school face off in NRA v. Vullo case
They have never been on opposing sides before.
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Law

Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro to go to prison after Supreme Court rejects his appeal

Peter Navarro ordered to report to prison on March 19
Supreme Court declined to save Navarro from serving prison term
Possible impact on Bannon's case due to Navarro's Supreme Court decision
ESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Biden admin backs antitrust trial for FIFA, USSF

The Biden administration sided with a promoter in the antitrust suit against FIFA and USSF, urging the Supreme Court to allow the case to proceed to trial.
The U.S. government's brief emphasized that the USSF was not acting independently but was a participating member in adopting and enforcing the policy regarding hosting league matches.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Morning Docket: 03.18.24

Kirkland associate named Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen
Supreme Court's decision on college's ban on drag shows reveals limit of shadow docket
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Lawmakers: Ban TikTok to Stop Election Misinformation! Same Lawmakers: Restrict How Government Addresses Election Misinformation!

Government and social media communication legality debated
Supreme Court case involving First Amendment and content moderation
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Democratic senators are concerned about confirming Biden's Muslim judicial nominee.
Supreme court to hear arguments in a Monuments Act challenge.
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

The Supreme Court Just Doesn't Agree With This Circuit

Cases from the specific circuit are most likely to be overturned by the Supreme Court.
The Court ruled for the petitioner in 88.89% of cases from this circuit.
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Blatantly Unconstitutional': Ro Khanna Predicts Supreme Court Will Strike Down TikTok Bill 9-0

Rep. Ro Khanna predicts Supreme Court will overturn TikTok divestment bill due to being unconstitutional and threatening free speech.
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court extends pause on Texas law that would allow state police to arrest migrants

The U.S. Supreme Court extended pause on Texas law allowing migrant arrests.
Federal appeals court stayed ruling rejecting the law, escalating immigration enforcement debate.
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Law

In Death Penalty Cases, a Texas Court Tests the Supreme Court's Patience

Prosecutor confession of error in a capital case in Texas is rare.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals defied Supreme Court's decision in a death penalty case.
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Joe Biden Stares Down Supreme Court As He Quotes Dobbs Back At Them

Abortion and the Supreme Court were key topics in Biden's State of the Union address.
The Court is being criticized for its abortion decisions and the Alabama Supreme Court decision.
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Morning Docket: 03.08.24

Joe Biden criticizes Supreme Court's jurisprudence
Firms want lawyers in office more with less space
Banks sue government over fee caps
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Tonja Jacobi highlights unequal rights for women and the deceased.
Various opinions on Supreme Court cases and justices' perspectives are discussed in different essays and blog posts.
Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Too Rich For Trump's Blood

Donald Trump required to provide cash for a judgment execution, argued against being too rich for bond.
Discussion on Supreme Court not likely to support Trump's immunity theory, coverage on Stephen Colbert, lawyer's controversial past addressed.
Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Morning Docket: 03.06.24

Supreme Court's confusion on insurrection clause
Biden's crackdown on profiteering
ABA Journal
3 weeks ago
Law

Does narrowed question in Trump immunity case benefit special counsel? Some commentators think so

Supreme Court narrowed focus on presidential immunity for conduct during office
Focus on official acts rather than absolute immunity may benefit special counsel
english.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants

Texas law to arrest migrants heading to Supreme Court
Potential implications on federal government's authority over immigration
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court halts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Supreme Court halts Texas law allowing migrant arrests
Legal showdown over federal government's authority on immigration
Slate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Law

It's Hard to Properly Explain How Much the High Court Moved for Trump This Week

The Supreme Court grants hearing on Trump's immunity case, possibly delaying election trial.
Court's actions seen as politically motivated to benefit Trump.
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US Elections

Waiting on Supreme Court, States Go It Alone in Trump Ballot Cases

Supreme Court's delay on ruling regarding Trump's disqualification from state primary ballot causes confusion among voters.
States dealing with lack of nationally binding answer on whether past actions related to insurrection disqualify a candidate from running for president.
www.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
US Elections

Mitch McConnell to step down as head of Republicans in US Senate

Mitch McConnell will step down from his role as Senate leader after 17 years.
McConnell played a significant role in shaping the Supreme Court and Senate dynamics.
Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court Takes Up Immunity Case Winning Donald Trump A Battle... Maybe Costing Him The War

The Supreme Court will consider Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution as a former president.
The delay tactic of pushing trials past the election may have ramifications depending on the election outcome.
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