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#diversity-in-education

MIT reports less diverse incoming class due to the end of affirmative action

MIT's incoming Class of 2028 is less diverse, with only 16% identifying as underrepresented minorities, impacted by the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

Supreme Court Won't Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge on new admissions criteria at a Virginia high school, allowing the policy to stand.
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, criticizing the appeals court's ruling and advocating for the case to be revisited.

MIT reports less diverse incoming class due to the end of affirmative action

MIT's incoming Class of 2028 is less diverse, with only 16% identifying as underrepresented minorities, impacted by the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

Supreme Court Won't Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge on new admissions criteria at a Virginia high school, allowing the policy to stand.
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, criticizing the appeals court's ruling and advocating for the case to be revisited.
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#reproductive-rights

How Doctors Came to Play a Key Role in the Abortion Debate

The Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone based on procedural grounds, signaling future challenges to reproductive health.

The Looming Threat of Contraception Restriction - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade, denouncing abortion as a constitutional right and raising concerns about the future of contraception.

Biden Condemns Arizona's Abortion Ban as Cruel' and Extreme'

President Biden condemns Arizona's Supreme Court decision upholding an 1864 abortion ban as extreme and cruel.
Biden pledges to fight for reproductive rights and the restoration of Roe v. Wade, highlighting the impact of the state laws.

Abortion Is Back in Front of the Supreme Court, and a Baltimore Bridge Collapses

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Supreme Court to decide on abortion pill availability

How Doctors Came to Play a Key Role in the Abortion Debate

The Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone based on procedural grounds, signaling future challenges to reproductive health.

The Looming Threat of Contraception Restriction - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade, denouncing abortion as a constitutional right and raising concerns about the future of contraception.

Biden Condemns Arizona's Abortion Ban as Cruel' and Extreme'

President Biden condemns Arizona's Supreme Court decision upholding an 1864 abortion ban as extreme and cruel.
Biden pledges to fight for reproductive rights and the restoration of Roe v. Wade, highlighting the impact of the state laws.

Abortion Is Back in Front of the Supreme Court, and a Baltimore Bridge Collapses

NY Times Audio app offers news in about five minutes
Supreme Court to decide on abortion pill availability
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#homeless-encampments

Newsom Orders State Agencies to Clear Homeless Encampments En Masse in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to clear homeless encampments, invoking powers granted by the Supreme Court decision allowing cities to ban outdoor sleeping.

No More Excuses!' Newsom Rips LA County For Not Doing Enough While Personally Helping to Clear a Homeless Encampment

Newsom emphasizes urgency for cities and counties to address homeless encampments, leveraging recent Supreme Court decision.

Zisser: Local politicians must protect the civil liberties of unhoused people - San Jose Spotlight

The Supreme Court's decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson grants local authorities more power to clear homeless encampments without providing alternative housing, potentially risking civil liberties and dignity of unhoused individuals.

Newsom Orders State Agencies to Clear Homeless Encampments En Masse in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to clear homeless encampments, invoking powers granted by the Supreme Court decision allowing cities to ban outdoor sleeping.

No More Excuses!' Newsom Rips LA County For Not Doing Enough While Personally Helping to Clear a Homeless Encampment

Newsom emphasizes urgency for cities and counties to address homeless encampments, leveraging recent Supreme Court decision.

Zisser: Local politicians must protect the civil liberties of unhoused people - San Jose Spotlight

The Supreme Court's decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson grants local authorities more power to clear homeless encampments without providing alternative housing, potentially risking civil liberties and dignity of unhoused individuals.
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Opinion | Erin Brockovich: The Next President Must Address Forever Chemicals

The Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron precedent emphasizes the lack of environmental health protections, especially in the case of PFAS chemicals, raising concerns for Americans' well-being.

303 Creative Web Designer Needs Somebody To Cover Her Legal Fees

Businesses seeking discrimination protection may incur substantial legal fees, providing a financial perspective on the Supreme Court's decisions.
#homelessness

Trump Rages At Gavin Newscum' For Ordering Homeless Encampments Cleared Following Supreme Court Decision

Trump criticized Newsom for addressing homeless encampments due to political reasons.

Breed Vows Major Encampment Crackdown Coming In August, Says There May Be Criminal Penalties'

Mayor London Breed plans a major crackdown on SF homeless encampments starting in August, including potential criminal penalties.

Will Supreme Court ruling change San Jose's homeless policy? - San Jose Spotlight

Supreme Court decision allows cities to ban homeless from sleeping outside.

Trump Rages At Gavin Newscum' For Ordering Homeless Encampments Cleared Following Supreme Court Decision

Trump criticized Newsom for addressing homeless encampments due to political reasons.

Breed Vows Major Encampment Crackdown Coming In August, Says There May Be Criminal Penalties'

Mayor London Breed plans a major crackdown on SF homeless encampments starting in August, including potential criminal penalties.

Will Supreme Court ruling change San Jose's homeless policy? - San Jose Spotlight

Supreme Court decision allows cities to ban homeless from sleeping outside.
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The Supreme Court's 'Chevron' ruling is an existential threat to the 'American economic miracle' and will make the U.S. more like Europe, Lazard chair says

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Chevron doctrine harms innovation, threatens economic vitality, and may lead to state-based rulemaking.

Why we need to talk about the 2024 election's economic opportunity to advance gender equity

The economic impact of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision on women's rights and gender equity is a reflection of systemic inequities.

The country did a complete 180 on a once-divisive issue starting 20 years ago

Same-sex marriage was once a divisive issue in the US, with most Americans opposing it, leading to political consequences at the state and national levels.

Brown v. Board of Education, 70 years on, is both revered and unfulfilled

Brown v. Board of Education remains a highly revered decision, but school segregation issues are intricate and multifaceted.

Morning Docket: 04.16.24

Supreme Court supports Idaho's anti-trans law despite concerns.
Legal mishaps and controversies in various high-profile cases and settings.
#abortion-rights

Trump Says States Should Decide Abortion, But Critics Note He'd Sign a Nationwide Ban

Trump supports state-by-state abortion decisions.
Contradiction between Trump's stance and majority public opinion on abortion.

NY's Attorney General contributed arguments toward Supreme Court's upholding access to abortion medicine

Access to mifepristone upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, ensuring continued availability for women in need.

Biden attacks Trump over abortion rights on two-year anniversary of fall of Roe live

Democrats are focusing on reproductive rights ahead of the November presidential election.

Everything is at stake' for reproductive rights in 2024, Harris says as Biden-Trump debate nears

Reproductive health rights are a critical issue in the November election, contrasting Biden and Trump's positions.

Two Years After Dobbs: What's Next?

Pro-life advocates gathered at National Celebrate Life rally to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned.

Abortion Pill Ruling May Help Republicans Minimize a Political Disadvantage

Supreme Court upheld access to abortion pill, frustrating antiabortion activists. Republicans dodge toxic issue amid tight race. Medication abortion popular but divisive on prescription requirement.

Trump Says States Should Decide Abortion, But Critics Note He'd Sign a Nationwide Ban

Trump supports state-by-state abortion decisions.
Contradiction between Trump's stance and majority public opinion on abortion.

NY's Attorney General contributed arguments toward Supreme Court's upholding access to abortion medicine

Access to mifepristone upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, ensuring continued availability for women in need.

Biden attacks Trump over abortion rights on two-year anniversary of fall of Roe live

Democrats are focusing on reproductive rights ahead of the November presidential election.

Everything is at stake' for reproductive rights in 2024, Harris says as Biden-Trump debate nears

Reproductive health rights are a critical issue in the November election, contrasting Biden and Trump's positions.

Two Years After Dobbs: What's Next?

Pro-life advocates gathered at National Celebrate Life rally to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned.

Abortion Pill Ruling May Help Republicans Minimize a Political Disadvantage

Supreme Court upheld access to abortion pill, frustrating antiabortion activists. Republicans dodge toxic issue amid tight race. Medication abortion popular but divisive on prescription requirement.
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#biden-administration

Biden Will Try Again to Wipe Out Student Loan Debt for Millions of Borrowers

President Biden to announce new effort to reduce student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
Proposed regulations by Education Department to target borrowers with accrued interest and financial hardship.

The White House condemned the harmful' law, while Republicans celebrated the Supreme Court's action.

Deep partisan divide on immigration policy reflected in Supreme Court decision reactions.
Texas immigration law SB 4 allows police to arrest unauthorized migrants, sparking strong reactions.

What to know about President Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation

President Biden proposes targeted student loan cancellation for 30 million Americans after Supreme Court rejection of previous plan.
New plan uses different legal authority under Higher Education Act to focus on borrowers facing significant financial challenges.

Biden Will Try Again to Wipe Out Student Loan Debt for Millions of Borrowers

President Biden to announce new effort to reduce student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
Proposed regulations by Education Department to target borrowers with accrued interest and financial hardship.

The White House condemned the harmful' law, while Republicans celebrated the Supreme Court's action.

Deep partisan divide on immigration policy reflected in Supreme Court decision reactions.
Texas immigration law SB 4 allows police to arrest unauthorized migrants, sparking strong reactions.

What to know about President Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation

President Biden proposes targeted student loan cancellation for 30 million Americans after Supreme Court rejection of previous plan.
New plan uses different legal authority under Higher Education Act to focus on borrowers facing significant financial challenges.
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#constitutional-authority

US Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity for official acts

Former presidents are shielded from prosecution for actions within constitutional authority, not private capacity.

The Supreme Court has banned Affirmative Action - Congress must follow

Federal funding for schools tied to racial balances
Critics concerned about reliance on race in academic funding
MSI programs lack strict scrutiny for constitutional funding

US Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity for official acts

Former presidents are shielded from prosecution for actions within constitutional authority, not private capacity.

The Supreme Court has banned Affirmative Action - Congress must follow

Federal funding for schools tied to racial balances
Critics concerned about reliance on race in academic funding
MSI programs lack strict scrutiny for constitutional funding
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#voting-rights-act

Racial Turnout Gap Has Widened With a Weakened Voting Rights Act, Study Finds

The Supreme Court's 2013 decision on the Voting Rights Act led to increased racial turnout gap in formerly covered jurisdictions.

The Supreme Court and Young Voter Turnout

Long history of voter suppression in Georgia
Impact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013

Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot Bill

Alabama Governor signed a law banning ballot harvesting and making it a potential felony to receive payment for assisting with absentee ballots applications.
The history of election changes in response to Supreme Court decisions suggests challenges to ensuring free and fair elections in Alabama.

Racial Turnout Gap Has Widened With a Weakened Voting Rights Act, Study Finds

The Supreme Court's 2013 decision on the Voting Rights Act led to increased racial turnout gap in formerly covered jurisdictions.

The Supreme Court and Young Voter Turnout

Long history of voter suppression in Georgia
Impact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013

Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot Bill

Alabama Governor signed a law banning ballot harvesting and making it a potential felony to receive payment for assisting with absentee ballots applications.
The history of election changes in response to Supreme Court decisions suggests challenges to ensuring free and fair elections in Alabama.
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Does Having a Gun Make a Person Suspicious? Courts Aren't Sure Now.

The case of Robert Homer raises questions about gun possession and probable cause.
The Supreme Court decision underscores the impact on gun laws and Fourth Amendment rights.

Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets Landmark Reduced Sentencing Law

The Supreme Court narrowly interpreted a provision of the First Step Act, potentially limiting eligibility for reduced sentences.
The majority opinion set specific criteria for eligibility for shorter prison sentences under the safety valve provision.

SCOTUS Invites Jack Smith to Supercede Trump with Inciting Insurrection - emptywheel

States cannot enforce the 14th Amendment for Federal offices
Congress must exclude insurrectionists from office

SCOTUS OKs Admissions Discrimination at TJ High

Racial discrimination allowed at prestigious high school.
Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging discriminatory admissions policy.
#presidential-immunity

Trump Secures His Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card

The Supreme Court decision has shielded former President Trump from prosecution for his attack on democracy until after the election.

What is the fallout if the supreme court grants Trump presidential immunity?

The Supreme Court is set to issue a decision on Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim, impacting his legal battles related to the 2020 election and Capitol Hill insurrection.

With Trump's SCOTUS Appeal, Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's appeal is a choice, not a mandate
Comparison of Supreme Court's handling of Nixon and Trump cases

Trump Secures His Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card

The Supreme Court decision has shielded former President Trump from prosecution for his attack on democracy until after the election.

What is the fallout if the supreme court grants Trump presidential immunity?

The Supreme Court is set to issue a decision on Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim, impacting his legal battles related to the 2020 election and Capitol Hill insurrection.

With Trump's SCOTUS Appeal, Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's appeal is a choice, not a mandate
Comparison of Supreme Court's handling of Nixon and Trump cases
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The SAT and the Supreme Court

Supreme Court's decision on admissions policies
Change in admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School
#second-amendment-rights

Hunter Biden requests new trial after conviction in gun case

Hunter Biden's legal team is seeking a new trial based on procedural grounds and recent Supreme Court decisions.

Federal judge reverses himself, rules that California's ban on billy clubs is unconstitutional

Judge struck down California law banning club-like weapons based on Second Amendment rights.
Ruling based on new Second Amendment regulations following a U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.

Hunter Biden requests new trial after conviction in gun case

Hunter Biden's legal team is seeking a new trial based on procedural grounds and recent Supreme Court decisions.

Federal judge reverses himself, rules that California's ban on billy clubs is unconstitutional

Judge struck down California law banning club-like weapons based on Second Amendment rights.
Ruling based on new Second Amendment regulations following a U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.
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Abortion Restrictions Hurt Women's Mental Health

Living in a state with abortion restrictions is linked to worsened symptoms of anxiety and depression in women of childbearing age.
Women in states with trigger laws had larger increases in depression and anxiety symptoms compared to those in other states.

'Constitutional Collisions' Come Back to Haunt Dobbs Decision

The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Center is causing federal and state constitutional clashes.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a Statement of Interest in support of protecting the right of women to travel out of state for abortions.

Op-ed: End of affirmative action could worsen health disparities

The Supreme Court decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions could reduce workplace diversity and widen health disparities.
Data from nine states that banned affirmative action in higher education admissions showed a decline in enrollment among Black and Latino students.
Without affirmative action, fewer students from underrepresented groups will be able to overcome barriers and achieve the American Dream.
#legal-proceedings

Supreme Court grants last-minute stay in Texas execution of man requesting DNA tests

The Supreme Court stayed Ruben Gutierrez's execution in Texas due to lack of DNA testing, highlighting the importance of forensic evidence in capital cases.

Supreme Court upholds meth conviction of California woman who claimed she was a blind mule'

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a California woman who claimed ignorance of methamphetamine hidden in her car due to expert testimony regarding defendant's mental state.

Supreme Court grants last-minute stay in Texas execution of man requesting DNA tests

The Supreme Court stayed Ruben Gutierrez's execution in Texas due to lack of DNA testing, highlighting the importance of forensic evidence in capital cases.

Supreme Court upholds meth conviction of California woman who claimed she was a blind mule'

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a California woman who claimed ignorance of methamphetamine hidden in her car due to expert testimony regarding defendant's mental state.
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The death of the Chevron doctrine complicates U.S. lawmakers' efforts to regulate AI-but there's another way

The Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo has shifted power from executive agencies to the court system in interpreting and administering laws on dynamic innovation areas like AI.

Apple's little-known hack to stop spam text messages

Americans receive spam texts, Apple provides a feature to filter unknown senders to avoid notifications and protect personal information.
#presidential-power

In Immunity Decision, Clashing Views of the Nature of Politics

Chief Justice Roberts emphasized the need for executive immunity to prevent endless legal battles among rival leaders.

The Supreme Court Granted Trump Substantial Immunity

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of giving substantial immunity to Donald Trump, expanding presidential power significantly.

In Immunity Decision, Clashing Views of the Nature of Politics

Chief Justice Roberts emphasized the need for executive immunity to prevent endless legal battles among rival leaders.

The Supreme Court Granted Trump Substantial Immunity

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of giving substantial immunity to Donald Trump, expanding presidential power significantly.
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#government-agencies

The Supreme Court decision to rescind agencies' powers could hurt cyber regulations, experts warn

Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference doctrine, shifting interpretation of laws to Congress and courts, impacting cybersecurity regulations.

The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves

The Supreme Court decision overturning a 1984 precedent will lead to courts exercising independent judgment, potentially causing significant disruptions and variations in health regulations.

The Supreme Court decision to rescind agencies' powers could hurt cyber regulations, experts warn

Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference doctrine, shifting interpretation of laws to Congress and courts, impacting cybersecurity regulations.

The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves

The Supreme Court decision overturning a 1984 precedent will lead to courts exercising independent judgment, potentially causing significant disruptions and variations in health regulations.
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Biden Campaign Immediately Fundraises Off Trump Immunity Ruling, Warns of Trump's Unhinged' Quest For Power'

The Biden campaign views the Supreme Court's decision in Trump's favor as reinforcing their message that Trump poses a threat to democracy and seeks absolute power without accountability.

The Morning Risk Report: Supreme Court Pares Back Federal Regulatory Power

The Supreme Court's recent decision eliminates the Chevron deference principle, giving federal judges more power to overturn agency decisions.

A Gleeful Trump, Fresh From the Debate, Rallies in Virginia

Donald Trump returns to campaign trail, gloating about debate performance and attacking Biden, while also expressing confidence in defeating his opponent.
Trump seizes on Biden's debate struggles, criticizes Democrats, and interprets Supreme Court decision as validation for his supporters at Capitol.

Forget the debate, the Supreme Court just declared open season on regulators | TechCrunch

The Supreme Court's reversal of the Chevron decision allows more interference in federal regulation by industry and judges, impacting various sectors like the tech industry.

1st Biden-Trump debate of 2024: What they got wrong, and right

Strict debate rules reduced interruptions, Biden struggled to articulate at times, Trump repeated falsehoods, input on Supreme Court's abortion decision, FDA approval for medication abortion supported by Trump
#judicial-review

Supreme Court Decision Overturns Chevron: A Victory for Judicial Authority and Bitcoin

The Supreme Court of the United States overruled the Chevron doctrine in the Loper Bright case, changing the landscape of administrative law and enhancing judicial independence.

Supreme Court Weakens Federal Regulators, Overturning Decades-Old Chevron Decision

The Supreme Court overturned the Chevron decision, potentially benefiting business interests by limiting federal regulatory power.

Supreme Court Decision Overturns Chevron: A Victory for Judicial Authority and Bitcoin

The Supreme Court of the United States overruled the Chevron doctrine in the Loper Bright case, changing the landscape of administrative law and enhancing judicial independence.

Supreme Court Weakens Federal Regulators, Overturning Decades-Old Chevron Decision

The Supreme Court overturned the Chevron decision, potentially benefiting business interests by limiting federal regulatory power.
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Supreme Court Ruling Could Put the F.D.A. in the Cross Hairs of Its Critics

Expect an increase in lawsuits against FDA post-Supreme Court decision, impacting product approval and public health.

U.S. Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping in public places

Cities can ban people from sleeping in public places, impacting homeless individuals; Court's decision influences Western states' homelessness policies, raising concerns about enforcement and shelter availability.

The Supreme Court's Idaho Decision Lets Me Keep Saving Lives

The Supreme Court has upheld the ability of emergency physicians to provide abortion care under federal law despite state bans.

Supreme Court sides with Biden admin over contact with social media firms

The Supreme Court decision allows federal agencies to engage with social media firms on disinformation without infringement on free speech rights.

NY's governor, attorney general applaud Supreme Court ruling on gun law

Gov. Hochul and AG James commend the Supreme Court's decision upholding federal gun laws protecting domestic violence victims, highlighting the importance of gun safety measures.

Opinion | The Supreme Court's Bump Stock Decision Will Prove Fatal

The Supreme Court decision to permit bump stocks on semiautomatic rifles is considered dangerously astonishing and likely to result in more mass shootings.

Abortion providers back to business as usual' after high court's mifepristone ruling

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the FDA's rules on abortion medication alleviates concerns for abortion providers and patients regarding access to mifepristone.

Why Was Ketanji Brown Jackson Made to Stand Alone for the Rights of Starbucks Workers?

The Supreme Court decision in Starbucks v. McKinney will hinder the government's ability to address employer lawbreaking in union campaigns swiftly.
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