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dailycaller.comSupreme Court Rules 8-1 on Colorado Conversion Therapy Law
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar concerning a Colorado statute on conversion therapy. The ruling addressed whether the state law regulating the practice violates constitutional protections.
Fox NewsPolice Respond to Swatting Call at Justice Amy Coney Barrett Home
Fairfax County police received a false report of gunshots at the Virginia residence of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday night. Officers determined the call was fictitious after coordinating with Supreme Court security personnel.
abcnews.go.comPolice Respond to Swatting Call at Supreme Court Justice Residence
Officers in Fairfax County responded to a false report of gunshots at the home of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice on May 27. The call was determined to be a swatting incident and no one was harmed.
urbanmilwaukee.comSupreme Court Rules for Mississippi Death Row Inmate on Jury Bias Claim
The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 on Thursday to side with a Black death row inmate who argued that prosecutors improperly excluded Black jurors during his 2006 trial. The decision clears the way for his conviction to be reviewed.
urbanmilwaukee.comSupreme Court Rules Prisoner Innocence Claim Not Grounds for Compassionate Release
The court decided 8-1 that a prisoner's claim of innocence does not qualify as an extraordinary and compelling reason for early release. One justice dissented.
techcentral.co.zaNBC News to Host Subscriber Q&A on Supreme Court Rulings
NBC News will hold a live subscriber Q&A at 3 p.m. ET Thursday featuring its senior legal correspondent. Viewers can submit questions about pending Supreme Court cases and other legal topics.
cnbc.comAlabama Asks Supreme Court to Allow 2023 Congressional Map for 2026 Midterms
Alabama filed an emergency application asking the Supreme Court to let the state use its 2023 congressional map in this year’s elections. A three-judge panel had blocked the map, ruling it intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
citizen.co.zaItalian Supreme Court Rules Hotels Not Required to Serve Tap Water
Italy's top court upheld a five-star hotel's refusal to serve tap water to a guest who had requested it during a 2019 stay. The ruling rejected the guest's claim that access to tap water is a legal right.
indiatoday.intoday.inJustice Discusses Lower Court Application of Emergency Supreme Court Orders
A Supreme Court justice addressed questions about how district courts should handle brief emergency docket decisions that appear to differ from longer-standing precedent. The discussion occurred during a public interview at the American Law Institute.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Senate Considers Absentee Voting for Members Facing Legal Issues
A Senate proposal would let members vote without attending sessions. The plan centers on one senator facing an arrest warrant. The Supreme Court has already denied a related temporary restraining order request.
foxnews.comSupreme Court Rejects Police Officer's Appeal in 2020 Excessive Force Case
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Grand Rapids police officer Phillip Reinink. The case stems from a May 2020 protest incident and will proceed in lower courts.
Washington ExaminerColumnist Discusses Democratic Proposals on Supreme Court and Elections
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha discussed statements by Democratic leaders supporting changes to the Supreme Court. He addressed proposals to expand the court and alter the election system if Democrats regain power.
washingtonpost.comSupreme Court Rejects Florida Bid to Sue California and Washington Over Truck Licenses
The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down Florida's request to sue California and Washington for issuing commercial driver's licenses to truck drivers who are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The case arose from an August 2025 crash in Florida that killed three peop…
bbc.co.ukSupreme Court Sides With Trump Administration on Immigration Judges Speech Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a lower-court ruling that had allowed immigration judges to sue over speech restrictions in federal court. The decision directs the judges to pursue their claims through the federal employee complaint system instead.
Fox NewsSupreme Court Declines Florida Lawsuit Over Out-of-State CDLs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear Florida's suit against California and Washington over commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the court must hear disputes between states.
thecanary.coIsrael High Court Says Law Change Needed for Post-Service Suicide Cases
Israel's High Court of Justice ruled Monday that recognizing former soldiers who die by suicide after completing military service as fallen IDF soldiers requires legislative action. Current law does not grant military funerals or burial in military cemeteries to such cases, even…
reason.comCato Institute Hosts Online Event on Birthright Citizenship Case
A Cato Institute online event examined the Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara and the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Participants discussed arguments over birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and historical parallels.
news.yale.eduJustice Jackson Addresses Supreme Court Certification in Louisiana Voting Rights Case
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the court's expedited certification of a Louisiana voting rights ruling may have affected perceptions of impartiality. The May 19 remarks came during a speech to the American Law Institute.
Washington ExaminerSupreme Court Allows Mail-Order Mifepristone in Pro-Life States
On May 14 the U.S. Supreme Court permitted continued distribution of mifepristone by mail into states with abortion restrictions. The order applies while litigation proceeds through the Fifth Circuit and possible Supreme Court review.
thehindu.comPhilippine Senate Opens Impeachment Proceedings for Vice President
Senators convened as an impeachment court on May 18. The Supreme Court denied a request for a temporary restraining order on an arrest warrant. A House prosecution panel announced assignments for the trial.
Washington ExaminerSupreme Court to hear Colorado county lawsuit against oil companies
The Justice Department and conservative groups filed briefs urging the Supreme Court to dismiss a Boulder County lawsuit seeking damages and policy changes from oil companies over climate harms. The court will consider the case during its next term beginning in October.
ABC NewsSupreme Court Allows Cruise Lines to Face Lawsuits Over Havana Port Use
The Supreme Court ruled that four major cruise lines can be sued for using a Havana port confiscated by the Cuban government in 1960. The 8-1 decision permits claims under a 1996 federal law for commercial use between 2016 and 2019.
foxnews.comHouse Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Supreme Court Expansion Proposals
A House Judiciary subcommittee examined proposals to expand the Supreme Court on Thursday. No Democrats in attendance disavowed the idea during the session.
urbanmilwaukee.comSupreme Court Rules Cruise Lines Must Pay for Using Cuban Port
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that major cruise lines owe compensation for docking at a Havana port confiscated from a U.S. company. The decision reverses an appeals court ruling and revives claims under a 1996 law.
alternet.orgSupreme Court Dismisses Death Penalty IQ Case Without New Guidance
The Supreme Court dismissed Hamm v. Smith on Thursday, leaving lower courts without additional direction on evaluating multiple IQ scores in death penalty cases. Justice Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the ruling increases confusion in the court's approach to intellectual disabil…
The Washington PostSupreme Court Declines to Hear Death Penalty Case on Mental Disabilities
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the case of Joseph Clifton Smith on procedural grounds. The decision leaves unresolved what standards states should use to assess intellectual disabilities in death penalty cases.
ABC NewsSupreme Court Dismisses Alabama Bid to Execute Inmate with Borderline Intellectual Disability
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Alabama's effort to execute Joseph Clifton Smith, 55, whose lower-court rulings found him intellectually disabled. The action leaves prior rulings in place and avoids a full decision on handling borderline IQ cases.
Washington ExaminerSupreme Court Rules Against Race-Based Voting Districts in Louisiana Case
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais striking down a race-based voting district. Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray notified Fremont County that its court-ordered district violates the Constitution.
ReasonSupreme Court Term Limits Would Require Constitutional Amendment
Proposals to impose term limits on U.S. Supreme Court justices have drawn bipartisan interest. Any such change would require a constitutional amendment under current interpretations of Article III.
newser.comSupreme Court Receives Petition on Maryland Concealed Carry Restrictions
The Supreme Court received a petition Wednesday challenging Maryland's restrictions on where concealed carry permit holders may bring firearms. The filing comes four years after the Court struck down New York's discretionary permitting system.
axios.comSupreme Court Petition Challenges Maryland Concealed Carry Restrictions
A petition filed Wednesday asks the Supreme Court to review Maryland laws that limit where concealed carry permit holders may bring firearms. The filing comes four years after the court struck down a New York permitting system.
nypost.comRedistricting efforts in southern states put nearly a third of Congressional Black Caucus seats at risk
Nineteen of the 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus face possible loss of their seats by the 2028 election cycle. Republicans in several southern states are redrawing congressional maps following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
nbcnews.comGeorgia Republican Justices Win Reelection Despite Democratic Challenges
Two Georgia Supreme Court justices defeated Democratic challengers in Tuesday's election. The winners received endorsements from former President Barack Obama and former Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Justice Jackson Comments on Recent Supreme Court Rulings
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson addressed recent court decisions and their effects on public confidence. She spoke at the American Law Institute's 2026 annual meeting.
usatoday.comSupreme Court Declines Review of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear challenges to the Medicare drug price negotiation program. The Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board agreed to set an upper payment limit for Ozempic. The White House expanded its TrumpRx discount platform with more than 600 generi…
usatoday.comSupreme Court Declines to Hear Pharma Challenges to Medicare Drug Price Program
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review lawsuits filed by six pharmaceutical companies against the Medicare drug price negotiation program. The White House separately announced an expansion of its TrumpRx discount platform through partnerships with three prescription savings se…
abcnews.go.comSupreme Court Orders Review of Native American Voting Rights Case
The Supreme Court directed lower courts to reconsider a Voting Rights Act ruling involving Native American tribes. The order follows an earlier decision that limited private enforcement of the law.
news18.comSupreme Court Considers Challenge to Mississippi Mail Ballot Grace Period
The Supreme Court heard arguments in March in Watson v. Republican National Committee over whether states may count mail ballots arriving after Election Day. The case centers on Mississippi's five-day receipt window for ballots postmarked by Election Day.
Washington ExaminerSupreme Court to Hear Case on Title IX Employee Discrimination Claims
The Supreme Court announced it will review whether employees at federally funded schools can sue for sex discrimination under Title IX. The case consolidates claims from two Georgia public university employees.
indiatoday.intoday.inSupreme Court Vacates Three Voting Rights Cases for Reconsideration
The Supreme Court vacated judgments in three cases involving Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The orders direct lower courts to reconsider the cases after the Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
news18.comSupreme Court Orders Lower Courts to Reconsider Two Voting Rights Act Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court directed lower courts to reexamine rulings in Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases. The orders follow the court's April 29 decision limiting the use of race in drawing congressional districts.
msnbc.comFifth Circuit Rulings Create Pipeline of Cases for Supreme Court Review
The Fifth Circuit has sent multiple cases to the Supreme Court that could allow the justices to expand the scope of recent rulings. Legal observers note the pattern creates a route for further decisions.
msnbc.comFifth Circuit Judges Viewed as Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Legal observers note that several judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit are considered possible candidates for future Supreme Court vacancies. The assessment comes amid ongoing discussion of judicial appointments.
nypost.comDemocrats Propose Supreme Court Expansion and Term Limits
House Democrats have called for expanding the Supreme Court and imposing term limits on justices. The proposals follow recent court rulings against Democratic redistricting plans in Virginia.
abcnews.go.comSupreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Affects Local Maps in 17 Cases
The Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais has prompted new legal reviews of voting maps and election systems in at least 17 state and local governments. Most cases involve Southern jurisdictions with racially polarized voting patterns.
U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer Argues Cases Before Supreme Court
D. John Sauer has represented the Trump administration in multiple Supreme Court cases since his nomination in late 2024. The court has ruled in favor of the administration in several preliminary matters.
nypost.comSupreme Court Allows Lawsuits Against Freight Brokers for Negligent Hiring
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that victims of truck crashes can sue freight brokers for negligent hiring. The unanimous decision removes a prior legal shield for brokers who select carriers.
The IndependentLouisiana Begins Redrawing Congressional Map After Supreme Court Ruling
Louisiana will redraw its congressional districts following a Supreme Court decision that limited the reach of the Voting Rights Act. House Speaker Mike Johnson described the changes as an effort to ensure fairness in district lines.
nypost.comLouisiana Senate Primary Features Incumbent Cassidy Against Trump-Endorsed Challenger
Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy faces a primary challenge from Representative Julia Letlow, who received an endorsement from President Trump. Primary elections for Louisiana's House seats were postponed following a Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that addressed the us…
Washington ExaminerClarence Thomas Says Increased Security Needs Have Made Public Appearances More Difficult
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas described the current security environment for justices as “very dicey” while speaking at a judicial conference in Florida on Thursday. Thomas, 77, detailed how security has changed dramatically since he joined the bench in 1991 and cited a s…
upi.comSupreme Court Rules Federal Law Does Not Block State Negligent-Hiring Claims Against Trucking Brokers
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC on May 15, 2026. The ruling states that the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act does not preempt state-law negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers who select unsafe…
upi.comSupreme Court Temporarily Preserves Mail-Order Access to Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court on May 14, 2026, blocked a federal appeals court ruling that would have required in-person doctor visits for mifepristone. The 7-2 decision keeps mail-order access to the abortion pill in place while litigation continues. Separately, the Africa CDC declared an E…
Nbc NewsSupreme Court Justice Will Not Recuse From Upcoming Climate Change Case
A Supreme Court spokeswoman said the justice has no financial interest in the parties to an upcoming case involving energy companies ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy and a Colorado climate lawsuit. The justice was advised that recusal is not required. Liberal groups asked a Senate co…
pakistantoday.com.pkSupreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Requiring In-Person Doctor Visits for Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court on May 14, 2026, issued a temporary block on a federal appeals court decision that would have required women seeking abortions to visit a doctor in person before obtaining mifepristone. The 7-2 ruling preserves access to mail-order mifepristone while the underly…
catholicnewsagency.comSupreme Court Allows Continued Telehealth Access to Mifepristone
The Supreme Court reversed a lower court order that would have restricted remote prescribing of mifepristone while a lawsuit proceeds. The decision maintains current access to the drug via telehealth and mail for medication abortion. Providers have prepared alternative regimens i…
manilatimes.netJustice Department Accuses Yale and UCLA Medical Schools of Race-Based Admissions
The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale School of Medicine of violating anti-discrimination laws by using racial proxies in admissions after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious policies. Similar findings were issued last week for UCLA's David Geffen Schoo…
StatSupreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Requiring In-Person Visits for Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a federal appeals court ruling that would have required women seeking abortions to visit a doctor in person to obtain mifepristone. The decision preserves access to mail-order abortion pills while the underlying lawsuit continues. The cou…
Washington ExaminerCourt Rulings Alter Redistricting Outlook for 2026 House Elections
Recent court decisions in Virginia and at the U.S. Supreme Court have changed congressional district maps in several states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats had gained momentum from new maps in California and Utah but now face a more difficult path to winning House…
finance.yahoo.comSupreme Court Rules Freight Brokers Can Be Sued for Negligent Carrier Selection in Truck Crashes
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on Thursday allowing logistics companies or freight brokers to be sued for liability in certain truck crashes. The decision reverses prior limits on who can be held responsible in such cases. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim A…
New York PostSupreme Court Allows Mail Delivery of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
The Supreme Court on Thursday maintained nationwide access to mifepristone by mail and telehealth, setting aside a lower court order that would have required in-person dispensing while a Louisiana lawsuit against the FDA continues. The unsigned order keeps in place FDA rules rela…