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first-amendment-rights
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court lets Texas keep enforcing age-verification law for porn sites

The US Supreme Court denied blocking a Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites, affecting Pornhub and other sites, with potential impact on First Amendment rights. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Digital life

Kagan: Florida social media law seems like "classic First Amendment violation"

Tech industry argues Florida and Texas laws violate First Amendment rights of social media companies.
Supreme Court to decide whether laws restricting social media companies' content moderation can be enforced during ongoing lawsuits. [ more ]
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elon-musk
TESLARATI
1 week ago
Cars

Elon Musk's latest bid to end SEC oversight on posts is denied

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the oversight part of Elon Musk's SEC settlement, rejecting his appeal on free speech grounds. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
Cars

Supreme Court turns away Elon Musk's appeal to toss SEC settlement over Tesla tweets

The US Supreme Court declined to hear Elon Musk's appeal regarding a securities fraud settlement, upholding restrictions on his public statements about Tesla. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Cars

Elon Musk loses at Supreme Court in case over "funding secured" tweets

The US Supreme Court rejected Elon Musk's appeal to terminate his SEC settlement, upholding the ruling against him. [ more ]
The Verge
1 week ago
Cars

Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk's efforts to get rid of his 'Twitter sitter'

US Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk's attempt to nullify terms requiring preapproval for Tesla-related tweets. [ more ]
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presidential-immunity
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

The Supreme Court will hear Trump's claim he's immune from criminal prosecution

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for his official acts as president, a historic event with far-reaching implications. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Law

US Supreme Court begins hearing on Trump immunity plea DW 04/25/2024

Trump seeks immunity from criminal prosecution during his presidency, critical for his political future and presidential precedent. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Law

Trump is arguing for immunity in his criminal case. Will the Supreme Court agree? : Consider This from NPR

The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether a former president, like Donald Trump, should be immune from criminal prosecution for acts committed while in office. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court takes up Donald Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity' from criminal prosecution

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if a former president, in this case, Trump, can be prosecuted for his actions after losing the election. [ more ]
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gender-affirming-care
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

The US Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to temporarily enforce a ban on life-saving gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court temporarily revives Idaho law banning gender affirming care for minors

The U.S. Supreme Court granted Idaho's emergency request to enforce a law banning gender-affirming care for minors, setting a precedent for future legal challenges. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce law criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors

The U.S. Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors during lawsuit proceedings. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The U.S. Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits proceed. [ more ]
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New York Post
2 months ago
Law

US Supreme Court gives feds one week to answer Trump's bid to delay election-interference trial

The US Supreme Court has given special counsel Jack Smith one week to respond to Donald Trump's request to delay his election interference case based on claims of presidential immunity.
The trial judge has paused the case until the issue of presidential immunity is resolved on appeal. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 day ago
US news

Catholic school can fire gay drama teacher for marrying, court rules

A liberal appellate court ruled in favor of a Catholic high school firing a teacher for marrying another man, highlighting a victory for conservative and religious advocacy groups. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Trump reveals plans to surveil pregnant women and deport millions if re-elected

Donald Trump warned of potential criminal prosecutions for Joe Biden if he does not receive legal immunity after leaving office. [ more ]
Truthout
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Legal Observers Predict SCOTUS Will Reinterpret Statute DOJ Has Used to Charge Capitol Attackers

Conservative justices may narrow federal statute interpretation affecting Capitol attack cases. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 week ago
JavaScript

LETTER: Do people have a right to camp on sidewalks?

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether local ordinances prohibiting camping on public property violate the Eighth Amendment. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump faces Supreme Court immunity test as hush money' trial continues

Trump faces legal tests in New York and Washington over election-related cases. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Law

US supreme court to decide on Trump's claim of presidential immunity

The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in Trump's appeal on criminal immunity, sparking debates on presidents' accountability and justice. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 weeks ago
Law

PHOTOS: Demonstrators Gather Outside the Supreme Court as It Hears Arguments on Emergency Abortion Case - Washingtonian

The US Supreme Court is hearing a case to decide if a federal law supersedes Idaho's abortion ban. [ more ]
time.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Idaho's Near-Total Abortion Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court is to rule on whether Idaho's near-total abortion ban conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
3 weeks ago
Law

Environmental law expert voices warning over Supreme Court - Harvard Gazette

Conservative majority in the U.S. Supreme Court poses a threat to environmental law and protections developed over the past 50 years. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Law

US supreme court skeptical of using obstruction law to charge Capitol riot defendants

The US Supreme Court's concern over using obstruction statute to charge Capitol riot defendants may impact Trump's case. [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Newman's Counsel Says Supreme Court's Agreement with Her Dissent Proves Mental Fitness

Judge Newman faced mental fitness allegations but was vindicated by Supreme Court decision on educational benefits for veterans. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Supreme Court justices appear split over Idaho case regarding abortion care during emergencies

U.S. Supreme Court debates if EMTALA covers abortion during strict state bans. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

US supreme court to hear arguments in key case on emergency abortion care

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Emtala law's application in emergency abortions, impacting abortion rights under conservative majority. [ more ]
www.portlandtribune.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

U.S. Supreme Court appears to lean toward Grants Pass, Oregon, in complex homelessness case

The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case regarding Grants Pass, Oregon, and its homelessness policies. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Supreme Court allows Relevent antitrust suit

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a soccer promoter's antitrust lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation to proceed. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 weeks ago
LA real estate

Supreme Court: Builders Can Challenge California Impact Fees

U.S. Supreme Court allows challenges to impact fees on developers and builders in California, impacting housing affordability and local government budgets. [ more ]
www.france24.com
4 weeks ago
Law

Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions, says court ruling

Arizona's top court reinstated a 160-year-old near total ban on abortion, stirring significant controversy and becoming a focal point in the upcoming US presidential election.
The ruling highlights the impact of state-level measures on reproductive rights, influenced by recent US Supreme Court decisions, setting the stage for a contentious electoral environment. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Law

Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity claim: "No person is above the law"

No person is above the law
Former Presidents face potential criminal liability after leaving office. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Data science

Jane C. Ginsburg, intellectual property expert: We are not ready to accept the idea of the machine being the author'

The debate about authorship in photography involved the U.S. Supreme Court recognizing the expression of ideas by the photographer as significant in determining authorship.
Generative AI challenges traditional principles of authorship, raising questions about who the author is when AI produces new content. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Health

US Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion pill case

The U.S. Supreme Court justices did not appear ready to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has significant implications.
The FDA approved mifepristone in 2000 as a safe way to end early pregnancies, and the agency has monitored its safety for more than 20 years. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
US politics

Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the fate of the abortion pill mifepristone in a case that could have significant implications for reproductive healthcare access.
This case could potentially restrict access to medication abortion in the U.S., affecting states where abortion is legal and potentially reversing previous progress in abortion rights. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
1 month ago
US politics

Supreme Court hears arguments on First Amendment cases

The US Supreme Court is hearing a case on Biden administration's communication with social media companies during Covid-19 pandemic and free speech violation.
The legal question revolves around whether the US government unconstitutionally pressured social media platforms to censor users' speech by flagging posts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court Ballot Opinion Ends Uncertainty, but Not Anger

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided that states cannot disqualify former President Trump based on the 14th Amendment.
The ruling angered Republicans who saw the lawsuits as undemocratic and rallied support for Trump's candidacy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump was wrongly removed from Colorado ballot, US supreme court rules

The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump was wrongly removed from Colorado's primary ballot, overturning the state court's decision.
The decision was a significant one as it involved interpreting the 14th amendment with regard to insurrectionist behavior by a candidate. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Women

The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere

Women's reproductive rights are being restricted in the US, setting a concerning precedent globally.
US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, leading to severe abortion restrictions in multiple states. [ more ]
The Nation
1 month ago
Law

Courts Clash Over Texas's Draconian Immigration Law

The US Supreme Court reversed a stay on the Texas immigration law SB 4 briefly, indicating the ongoing legal battle over states vs. federal authority in immigration enforcement.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett stated that the high court's decision was a 'temporary administrative stay' and not a formal suspension of the law, with further resolution pending. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Law

Texas' controversial migrant arrest law is back on hold after briefly taking effect Tuesday

Texas' plans to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally were put on hold after a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals order.
The U.S. Supreme Court initially allowed the strict immigration law but later an appeals court panel paused it again. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

A Sweeping New Immigration Law Takes Effect in Texas

Texas implements aggressive immigration law
U.S. Supreme Court temporarily supports the law [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Law

The US Supreme Court allows Texas's anti-immigrant law to go into effect

Conservative majority of U.S. Supreme Court lifted emergency stay on Texas anti-immigrant law, allowing its enforcement.
SB4 law in Texas introduces new offenses with penalties, grants local law enforcement power to request documents, and endorses state deportation system. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Law

White House criticizes supreme court for allowing harmful' Texas migrant law

The White House criticized the US supreme court for allowing a harmful Texas immigration law.
The Texas law raises concerns about federal-state balance of power and undermines federal immigration authority. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Parenting

Supreme Court refuses appeal from allegedly abusive parents who lost custody of trans child

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal regarding the removal of a trans daughter from her parents' custody in Indiana.
Indiana's gender-affirming care ban was allowed to go into effect. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Law

Supreme Court examines whether government can combat disinformation online

Supreme Court hearing on First Amendment in the internet age
5th U.S. Circuit Court ruling against key government officials contacting social media companies [ more ]
ABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Federal judiciary seeks more money for security amid rise in threats

Federal judiciary requests more security funding due to increased threats against judges.
U.S. Supreme Court seeks $19.4 million to enhance security and protect justices' homes. [ more ]
ABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Did 'grand bargain' fail to materialize in Trump ballot case? Metadata leads to speculation

The U.S. Supreme Court hinted at potential negotiations through metadata.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett emphasized unanimity amidst differing viewpoints. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Law

Trump's apologists say it doesn't matter if he's guilty of insurrection. That's not true | Mark Graber

Prominent conservatives view Trump's innocence as irrelevant
US Supreme Court allows Trump to remain on the presidential ballot despite allegations of treason [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Law

US Supreme Court delays Texas immigration law

Opposition to Texas Senate Bill 4 led to a temporary block by a US Supreme Court judge.
SB 4 bypasses federal immigration authority and is seen as a threat to national constitution and laws. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Law

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

The U.S. Supreme Court halted a new Texas law on migrant arrests pending further review.
The law would significantly impact U.S.-Mexico relations and enforcement of federal immigration laws in Texas. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
EU data protection

Supreme Court Seems Unsure How To Proceed In Blockbuster Social Media Censorship Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared hesitant to make definitive decisions on social media regulation laws from Florida and Texas.
The case involves laws meant to prevent social media companies from censoring political viewpoints, sparking a debate on the platforms' roles. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Digital life

The US Supreme Court Holds the Future of the Internet in Its Hands

The US Supreme Court is considering the impact of state laws on internet regulation.
The court's ruling could potentially change the landscape of online free speech and moderation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Law

US supreme court hears arguments in social media content moderation cases

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on challenges to state laws affecting social media content moderation.
NetChoice argues state laws against social media content moderation violate companies' free speech rights. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

The Judiciary Has Been Lost

Christian myths elevated to law in Alabama Supreme Court decision
Conservatives on U.S. Supreme Court tied to Christian theological arguments in anti-abortion stance [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Law

Supreme Court will hear challenge to EPA's 'good neighbor' rule that limits pollution

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge on the 'good neighbor' provision aimed at reducing smog and air pollution.
The case involves the dispute over the Clean Air Act's 'good neighbor' provision intended to protect people from cross-border air pollution. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

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