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#religious-freedom
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is deliberating on Oklahoma's first faith-based charter school, balancing First Amendment rights and public funding implications.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US supreme court weighs efforts to exempt elementary schoolers from LGBTQ+ books

The US Supreme Court is reviewing a case where Maryland parents seek to keep children from LGBTQ+ storybooks, arguing it violates religious freedom.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Religion in Schools

The Supreme Court is increasingly favoring religious freedom claims, especially in education cases, marking a significant trend in rulings over the past decade.
fromThe New Yorker
3 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court signals support for parents who object to LGBTQ books in Maryland school system

Supreme Court likely to favor parents' rights to opt children out of LGBTQ-themed lessons, citing First Amendment concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
US news

Can charter schools be religious? If so, what does that mean for public education?

The Supreme Court is evaluating whether religious schools can receive public funding as charter schools, challenging existing definitions of public education.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is deliberating on Oklahoma's first faith-based charter school, balancing First Amendment rights and public funding implications.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US supreme court weighs efforts to exempt elementary schoolers from LGBTQ+ books

The US Supreme Court is reviewing a case where Maryland parents seek to keep children from LGBTQ+ storybooks, arguing it violates religious freedom.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 hours ago

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Supreme Court signals support for parents who object to LGBTQ books in Maryland school system

Supreme Court likely to favor parents' rights to opt children out of LGBTQ-themed lessons, citing First Amendment concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Can charter schools be religious? If so, what does that mean for public education?

The Supreme Court is evaluating whether religious schools can receive public funding as charter schools, challenging existing definitions of public education.
more#religious-freedom
#trump-administration
Washington Nationals
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Trump administration asks SCOTUS to strip legal protections from 350K Venezuelan migrants after Obama-appointed judge put hold on plan

Trump administration seeks to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, risking deportation for 350,000 people.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Says He Doesn't Feel Like Returning Abrego Garcia

Abrego Garcia's deportation raises serious questions about the enforcement of legal protections for immigrants.
SF LGBT
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Trump wants the transgender military ban enforced now, asks for a Supreme Court order

The Trump administration seeks to enforce a military ban on transgender individuals amid ongoing legal challenges.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump officials ask supreme court to help strip legal status from Venezuelans

Trump administration seeks Supreme Court help to strip TPS from over 300,000 Venezuelans.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump's Second-Term Court-Packing Now Underway

The Trump administration's judicial nominations reflect a strategic effort to reshape the judiciary in alignment with MAGA ideology.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let DOGE View Social Security Data

The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention to allow access to Social Security records by DOGE members amid legal challenges.
Ongoing court injunctions are hindering the executive branch and federal priorities.
Washington Nationals
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Trump administration asks SCOTUS to strip legal protections from 350K Venezuelan migrants after Obama-appointed judge put hold on plan

Trump administration seeks to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, risking deportation for 350,000 people.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Says He Doesn't Feel Like Returning Abrego Garcia

Abrego Garcia's deportation raises serious questions about the enforcement of legal protections for immigrants.
SF LGBT
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Trump wants the transgender military ban enforced now, asks for a Supreme Court order

The Trump administration seeks to enforce a military ban on transgender individuals amid ongoing legal challenges.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump officials ask supreme court to help strip legal status from Venezuelans

Trump administration seeks Supreme Court help to strip TPS from over 300,000 Venezuelans.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump's Second-Term Court-Packing Now Underway

The Trump administration's judicial nominations reflect a strategic effort to reshape the judiciary in alignment with MAGA ideology.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let DOGE View Social Security Data

The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention to allow access to Social Security records by DOGE members amid legal challenges.
Ongoing court injunctions are hindering the executive branch and federal priorities.
more#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
US politics

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Key appellate litigation updates include rulings on deportation authority, elections board changes, and challenges to state gun laws and religious school sponsorship.
#trans-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Government will ban trans employees from toilets that reflect their gender

Trans employees may be banned from using facilities that align with their gender identity following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Starmer refuses to apologise to Rosie Duffield over transphobia row

Sir Keir Starmer's refusal to apologize to Rosie Duffield highlights the contentiousness surrounding trans issues within UK politics.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Government will ban trans employees from toilets that reflect their gender

Trans employees may be banned from using facilities that align with their gender identity following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Starmer refuses to apologise to Rosie Duffield over transphobia row

Sir Keir Starmer's refusal to apologize to Rosie Duffield highlights the contentiousness surrounding trans issues within UK politics.
more#trans-rights
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
UK news

Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims election victory

May 2 marks historical events including South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994 and significant Supreme Court rulings, signifying key societal changes.
Nelson Mandela's victory was a pivotal point in South Africa's history.
#judicial-independence
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago
US news

Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemned attacks on judges that threaten the Constitution and the rule of law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US politics

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

US courts are asserting authority against Trump's defiance, exemplifying a critical battle over the rule of law.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemned attacks on judges that threaten the Constitution and the rule of law.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

US courts are asserting authority against Trump's defiance, exemplifying a critical battle over the rule of law.
more#judicial-independence
#immigration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Lift Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

The Trump administration seeks to end protections for Venezuelan immigrants, sparking legal challenges over racial bias and potential harm.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

The Court's deportation lunacy, progs are losing - but won't quit and other commentary

The Supreme Court should prioritize common sense in rulings on immigration and due process issues.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

"We Cannot Give Everyone a Trial" Trump Says in Post Blasting the Supreme Court

Trump's criticism of the Supreme Court highlights ongoing conflicts over due process rights in immigration policy.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
NYC parents

Republicans say they will still push education based on legal status

Tennessee Republicans temporarily halted a controversial bill that would deny K-12 enrollment to children without legal immigration status.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Lift Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

The Trump administration seeks to end protections for Venezuelan immigrants, sparking legal challenges over racial bias and potential harm.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

The Court's deportation lunacy, progs are losing - but won't quit and other commentary

The Supreme Court should prioritize common sense in rulings on immigration and due process issues.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

"We Cannot Give Everyone a Trial" Trump Says in Post Blasting the Supreme Court

Trump's criticism of the Supreme Court highlights ongoing conflicts over due process rights in immigration policy.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
NYC parents

Republicans say they will still push education based on legal status

Tennessee Republicans temporarily halted a controversial bill that would deny K-12 enrollment to children without legal immigration status.
more#immigration
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case | CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada will not intervene in a challenge to Ontario's climate plan, allowing youth activists to revive their case in lower court.
#charter-schools
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Supreme Court seems poised to require state-funded charter schools to include religious schools

The Supreme Court may allow public funding for religious schools, challenging existing laws against state-sponsored religious indoctrination.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Supreme Court may approve first-ever taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school

The Supreme Court may allow Oklahoma to fund a religious charter school, impacting K-12 education nationally.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

SCOTUS needs to walk carefully in case of a religious charter school

Supreme Court deliberations on funding for religious charter schools could significantly impact public charter school independence in New York.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Are Charter Schools Public or Private?

Supreme Court decision on charter schools' classification impacts their ability to offer religious instruction.
The ruling could significantly change the landscape of religious charter schools across the nation.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago
SF politics

Roberts might hold key Supreme Court vote over first publicly funded religious charter school

Chief Justice John Roberts' vote is crucial in the debate over publicly funded religious charter schools.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Supreme Court seems poised to require state-funded charter schools to include religious schools

The Supreme Court may allow public funding for religious schools, challenging existing laws against state-sponsored religious indoctrination.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Supreme Court may approve first-ever taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school

The Supreme Court may allow Oklahoma to fund a religious charter school, impacting K-12 education nationally.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

SCOTUS needs to walk carefully in case of a religious charter school

Supreme Court deliberations on funding for religious charter schools could significantly impact public charter school independence in New York.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Are Charter Schools Public or Private?

Supreme Court decision on charter schools' classification impacts their ability to offer religious instruction.
The ruling could significantly change the landscape of religious charter schools across the nation.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago
SF politics

Roberts might hold key Supreme Court vote over first publicly funded religious charter school

Chief Justice John Roberts' vote is crucial in the debate over publicly funded religious charter schools.
more#charter-schools
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama

Alabama's congressional map change enhances representation for Black voters after a successful lawsuit.
Law
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Dr. Phil reveals why this Supreme Court case could upend religious freedom

The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Establishment Clause limits state religious policies, conflicting with its original intent.
#transgender-rights
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Trans women's access to Ladies' Pond 'considered'

Supreme Court ruling clarifies definitions of 'woman' and 'sex', impacting access to women's spaces for transgender women.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

The EHRC recommends that trans women should not use women's facilities, emphasizing biological sex in law.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Starmer issues call to lower temperature' on Supreme Court ruling debate

Sir Keir Starmer urges for a compassionate debate on the Supreme Court ruling regarding the definition of a woman and urges to lower tensions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Trans women's access to Ladies' Pond 'considered'

Supreme Court ruling clarifies definitions of 'woman' and 'sex', impacting access to women's spaces for transgender women.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

The EHRC recommends that trans women should not use women's facilities, emphasizing biological sex in law.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Starmer issues call to lower temperature' on Supreme Court ruling debate

Sir Keir Starmer urges for a compassionate debate on the Supreme Court ruling regarding the definition of a woman and urges to lower tensions.
more#transgender-rights
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
US news

Justice Amy Coney Barrett Recuses Herself in a Charter School Case

Justice Amy Coney Barrett has recused herself from a case potentially due to conflicts related to her personal connections.
#fbi
US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Supreme Court asks: Can FBI be held liable for raiding the wrong house?

The Supreme Court will evaluate accountability for law enforcement in wrongful raids as seen in a case of mistaken identity by the FBI.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Law

Supreme Court Considers Suit Over F.B.I.'s Raid of the Wrong House

The FBI mistakenly raided the wrong house due to GPS error, raising significant legal questions about government immunity in wrongful arrests.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Supreme Court asks: Can FBI be held liable for raiding the wrong house?

The Supreme Court will evaluate accountability for law enforcement in wrongful raids as seen in a case of mistaken identity by the FBI.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Law

Supreme Court Considers Suit Over F.B.I.'s Raid of the Wrong House

The FBI mistakenly raided the wrong house due to GPS error, raising significant legal questions about government immunity in wrongful arrests.
more#fbi
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.29.25 - Above the Law

Law firms face ethical challenges defending police against excessive force claims due to government initiative.
Susman Godfrey exemplifies how firms can uphold values and resist unethical pressures.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Supreme Court weighs whether law enforcement can be held accountable for raid on wrong house

Supreme Court to hear case on victims' recourse against wrong-house raids by federal officers.
#disability-rights
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case

The Supreme Court evaluates the extent of federal protections for children with disabilities in education.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Justices Appear Skeptical of School District in Student Disability Rights Case

The Supreme Court questioned whether a bad faith standard is necessary for disability discrimination cases.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
6 days ago

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

The Supreme Court case centers on the difficulty of suing public schools for failing to accommodate students with disabilities.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case

The Supreme Court evaluates the extent of federal protections for children with disabilities in education.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Justices Appear Skeptical of School District in Student Disability Rights Case

The Supreme Court questioned whether a bad faith standard is necessary for disability discrimination cases.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
6 days ago

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

The Supreme Court case centers on the difficulty of suing public schools for failing to accommodate students with disabilities.
more#disability-rights
#patent-law
more#patent-law
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.28.25 - Above the Law

Susman Godfrey partners defend their firm in the Trump lawsuit amid scrutiny.
Sullivan & Cromwell seeks to downplay its perceived collaboration role in a controversial deal.
Supreme Court weighs in on constitutionality of school funding for religious institutions.
George Santos's political journey ends in prison, highlighting legal consequences.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Carolyn Kangaroo Has a Message for the Supreme Court - San Francisco Bay Times

The Supreme Court case could impact parental rights regarding LGBTIQ-inclusive school materials.
SF politics
fromPatently-O
1 week ago

Soto v. US: Will the Court Require Congress to Say the "Magic Words?"

The Supreme Court case Soto v. US may influence combat-disabled veterans' eligibility for full retroactive benefits.
The decision revolves around the conflict between the CRSC statute and the Barring Act's six-year limitation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
UK news

Netanyahu Accuses Israel's Domestic Security Chief of Lying to Court

Netanyahu accused Israel's security chief of lying to the court amid a legal battle over Bar's ousting, reflecting a deeper political crisis.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

How Democrats wage war on the 'rule of law' - and weaponize it against Trump

The left has increasingly challenged the American legal system, particularly targeting the Supreme Court and politicizing legal actions.
#parental-rights
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

The Supreme Court is deliberating on parents' rights to opt-out of L.G.B.T.Q. themed classes in Maryland schools.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court conservatives sympathize with parents objecting to LGBTQ-inclusive books

The Supreme Court seems open to allowing parents to opt their children out of LGBTQ+-themed lessons, raising potential implications for public schools.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

Supreme surprise: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accidentally came out - for school choice

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's remarks during Supreme Court arguments advocate for universal school choice amid controversy over LGBTQ-inclusive curricula.
fromtime.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

What's At Stake With The Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ Schoolbooks Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor may set a precedent for parental rights in school curriculums regarding LGBTQ+ content.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

The Supreme Court is deliberating on parents' rights to opt-out of L.G.B.T.Q. themed classes in Maryland schools.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Supreme Court conservatives sympathize with parents objecting to LGBTQ-inclusive books

The Supreme Court seems open to allowing parents to opt their children out of LGBTQ+-themed lessons, raising potential implications for public schools.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Supreme surprise: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accidentally came out - for school choice

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's remarks during Supreme Court arguments advocate for universal school choice amid controversy over LGBTQ-inclusive curricula.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
1 week ago

What's At Stake With The Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ Schoolbooks Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor may set a precedent for parental rights in school curriculums regarding LGBTQ+ content.
more#parental-rights
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Sidley Associate Arguing At The Supreme Court - Above the Law

Peter Bruland's journey reflects the intersection of personal passion and high-stakes legal advocacy, emphasizing the importance of pro bono work.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Will SCOTUS Let Agencies Skip Climate Analysis When Approving Major Projects?

A Supreme Court decision may weaken the environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
#brazil
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Brazil's former president arrested and ordered to begin prison sentence

Former President Fernando Collor begins serving an 8.5-year prison sentence for corruption tied to BR Distribuidora and UTC Engenharia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Brazilian judges accept coup plot charges against more Bolsonaro allies

Brazil's Supreme Court accepted charges against six allies of Bolsonaro over a coup plot after his 2022 electoral defeat.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
US politics

Brazil's ex-President Collor de Mello arrested after corruption sentence

Fernando Collor de Mello, Brazil's former president, has been arrested following a Supreme Court ruling on corruption charges.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Brazil's former president arrested and ordered to begin prison sentence

Former President Fernando Collor begins serving an 8.5-year prison sentence for corruption tied to BR Distribuidora and UTC Engenharia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Brazilian judges accept coup plot charges against more Bolsonaro allies

Brazil's Supreme Court accepted charges against six allies of Bolsonaro over a coup plot after his 2022 electoral defeat.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
US politics

Brazil's ex-President Collor de Mello arrested after corruption sentence

Fernando Collor de Mello, Brazil's former president, has been arrested following a Supreme Court ruling on corruption charges.
more#brazil
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Oklahoma Is Asking the Supreme Court to Ignore History

The Supreme Court must decide between allowing religious control of schools or honoring the Founding Fathers' vision for secular public education.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Media industry

The Dispatch Buys SCOTUSblog, a Supreme Court Mainstay

The Dispatch acquired SCOTUSblog to enhance its legal reporting capabilities and maintain rigorous journalism.
SCOTUSblog's durability in a social media-dominated landscape highlights the value of specialization.
US politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 week ago

Supreme Court reminds Trump to follow the law, signaling concern that he won't | Opinion

Concerns are rising over a potential constitutional crisis during Trump's second presidency, driven by his perceived violations of the law.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents in LGBTQ book opt-out case

The Supreme Court may uphold parental rights to opt out of LGBTQ-themed education for religious reasons.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Scottish government abandons plan to fight court ruling on gender recognition

Scottish government abandons plans to change gender recognition legislation following Supreme Court ruling.
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