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Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington
Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could upend decades of voting rights law and tilt the balance of power in Washington. The central question in the case […]
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The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power
The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power The Supreme Court is moving towards a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power, building on a series of cases over the past 15 years that have pro-presidential direction. The unitary executive theory, which suggests that the president should personally control […]
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Supreme Court to decide if Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy violates free speech
Supreme Court to decide if Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy violates free speech The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on October 7, 2025, to determine if Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy violates free speech. The case, Chiles v. Salazar, centers around whether talk therapy used by licensed professional counselor Kaley Chiles to try […]
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Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution
Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution The US Supreme Court’s upcoming term will test the limits of a constitutional revolution, with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity, and campaign finance reflecting deep cultural divisions among Americans. The court’s […]
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Federal judges are frustrated by defiance from the Trump administration and fuzziness from the Supreme Court
Federal judges are frustrated by defiance from the Trump administration and fuzziness from the Supreme Court Federal judges are frustrated with the Trump administration’s defiance and the Supreme Court’s fuzziness, particularly when it comes to following lower court opinions. The term “Article 3 judge” refers to a fully vetted and confirmed jurist chosen by the […]
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3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court
3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court Three US states – Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas – have passed laws requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, despite federal trial court rulings blocking similar legislation. The laws are aimed at […]
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How the conservative Federalist Society will affect the Supreme Court for decades to come
How the conservative Federalist Society will affect the Supreme Court for decades to come The Federalist Society, a conservative legal organization, has had a significant impact on the Supreme Court through its influence on President Trump’s judicial appointments. Research by political science scholars found that justices affiliated with the Federalist Society are more conservative and […]
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President Trump’s tug-of-war with the courts, explained
President Trump’s tug-of-war with the courts, explained President Trump has won some significant court victories, including a June 27, 2025, Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability of judges to block his administration’s policies nationwide. However, Trump has also lost several cases in lower courts, including a May 28 decision by a three-judge panel of […]
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The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands
The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands The US Supreme Court has upheld free preventive care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in a 6-3 ruling, preserving access to health screenings and interventions for approximately 150 million Americans. The decision, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, rejected […]
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Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider The US Supreme Court has ruled (6-3) that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider, effectively restricting access to reproductive healthcare services. […]
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