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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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Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent
Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump can fire officials from independent agencies created by Congress without “good cause,” ignoring a precedent set by the court in 1926’s Humphrey’s Executor v. United […]
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Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews
Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews The US Supreme Court has changed the game on federal environmental reviews by issuing a landmark ruling in the case of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado. The court’s decision clarifies that federal agencies should give strong deference to their own NEPA (National Environmental […]
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AI-generated ‘reporters’ deliver news for Arizona Supreme Court
AI-generated ‘reporters’ deliver news for Arizona Supreme Court A new technology has been developed that uses AI-generated reporters to deliver news. The system is being used by the Arizona Supreme Court to disseminate information. This innovation aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of news delivery. The use of AI-generated reporters could potentially reduce costs […]
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is not primarily about foreign policy, but rather about individual rights, including the right to due process. The Trump administration has argued that courts cannot grant relief to individuals challenging their deportation […]
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