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Washington ExaminerSupreme Court Allows Alabama’s 2023 Congressional Map for 2026 Elections, Reverses Lower Court Injunction 6-3
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 per curiam order Tuesday evening lifting a lower court injunction and permitting Alabama to use its 2023 congressional map. The reinstated map shifts the state's delegation from five Republicans and two Democrats to six Republicans and one Democrat.
upi.comTrump Replaces Powell as Fed Chair; Powell Defends Central Bank Independence
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank would lose credibility if any administration could dismiss officials over policy disagreements. His remarks came while accepting an award at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston.
winnipegfreepress.comSupreme Court Revives Havana Docks Lawsuit Over Confiscated Cuban Property
The U.S. Supreme Court sent a Helms-Burton Act case back to lower courts for further argument. The suit seeks damages from cruise lines that used docks seized by Cuba in 1959.
usatoday.comSupreme Court Declines to Block Virginia Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 15, 2026, rejected Virginia Democrats' emergency appeal seeking to block a state court ruling that struck down a voter-approved redistricting amendment. The Virginia Supreme Court had ruled the amendment's passage unconstitutional days before the sta…
foxnews.comTexas Executes Edward Busby Jr. for 2004 Murder of Retired Professor, Becoming State’s 600th Execution Since 1982
Edward Busby Jr. was pronounced dead at 8:11 p.m. local time Thursday after lethal injection at the Huntsville penitentiary. The Supreme Court overturned a stay on his intellectual disability claims hours earlier at the request of the Texas Attorney General’s Office. Busby was co…
abcnews.go.comSupreme Court Rules Voting Rights Act Does Not Require Race-Based Proportional Representation in Redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a decades-old precedent, ruling that only overt racism can nullify state congressional maps and that partisan gerrymandering remains constitutional even if it dilutes minority voting power. The decision prompted immediate map changes in multiple So…
ABC NewsSupreme Court Rules Race Cannot Predominate in Louisiana Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Louisiana congressional map with two majority-Black districts violated the Voting Rights Act, leading to suspension of the state's May 16 primaries. Governors in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi called special legislative sessions…
Fox NewsSupreme Court Rules 8-1 in Louisiana Redistricting Case, Jackson Dissents
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a request to immediately finalize its ruling invalidating Louisiana's 2024 congressional map, allowing the state to redraw districts before the 2026 elections. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing the move created chaos, while Justice Sa…
The GuardianAlabama Lawmakers End Redistricting Session After Protesters Enter State House
Alabama lawmakers ended their special session on May 5, 2026, following protests over redistricting that saw demonstrators enter the State House. The unrest came after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act, prompting Republicans to push for…
Wired**Supreme Court Requires Strong Evidence Race Predominated in Gerrymandering Claims**
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais last week that enables states to use partisan gerrymandering as a defense against racial discrimination claims under the Voting Rights Act. Republican-led governments in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama announced p…
The FederalistFlorida Governor DeSantis Signs New Congressional Map
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a redrawn congressional map into law, potentially shifting four U.S. House seats toward Republicans for the 2026 midterms. The changes follow a Supreme Court ruling restricting race-based redistricting and reflect the state's population growth…
shrm.orgSupreme Court Temporarily Restores FDA Rule on Mailed Abortion Pills
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on a lower court decision that blocked a federal rule allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be mailed without an in-person doctor visit. Justice Samuel Alito granted the pause until May 11, 2026, giving time for responses in the…
upi.comDeSantis Signs Florida Congressional Map into Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law on May 4, 2026, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court limited the Voting Rights Act's role in redistricting. The map targets Democratic-held seats near Orlando, Tampa Bay, and South Florida, potentially shifting Flori…
ABC NewsSupreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act Provision, Enabling Partisan Redistricting Changes
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Louisiana v. Callais to weaken a requirement under the Voting Rights Act for drawing districts that allow minorities to elect preferred representatives. This decision has prompted Republican-controlled states to plan redrawing congressional maps to…
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump Termination of TPS for Haitians and Syrians
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Wednesday whether the Trump administration can terminate temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The case arises from lawsuits challenging the administration's actions, amid a history of differential tre…
Washington ExaminerGorsuch Discusses Supreme Court Leaks and Private Deliberations
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed recent leaks from the court during a Sunday interview. He emphasized balancing transparency with space for private deliberations among justices. Gorsuch highlighted the court's unanimous resolutions in about 40% of cases despite a…
Nbc News5th Circuit Reinstates In-Person Dispensing Requirement for Mifepristone
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous ruling temporarily blocking the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions nationwide. Danco Laboratories filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court to lift the restriction. The decision reinstates in-person dispensin…
upi.comSupreme Court Rules 6-3 Against Race-Based Redistricting in Louisiana's 6th District
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision striking down Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District, which was redrawn in 2024 to have a predominantly Black electorate. The ruling states that race may not be used to draw districts that disenfranchise voters or help minority communi…
The Free PressSupreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act in 6-3 Louisiana Redistricting Case
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, adjusting interpretations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to focus on intentional discrimination. The ruling invalidated a Louisiana map creating a majority-Black district. Former President Barack Obama c…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Rules Against Racial Gerrymandering in Redistricting Case
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling declaring unconstitutional the use of race-based considerations in Louisiana's congressional maps under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision follows other recent court rejections of Democratic efforts to redraw maps in Virgin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Revocation of Temporary Protected Status
The U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments on April 29, 2026, in cases challenging President Trump's revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian nationals. The cases address whether such decisions are subject to judicial review under immigration law. Attorneys…
yahoo.comSupreme Court Declines Review of Circuit Rulings on School Gender Transition Policies
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied petitions for review in five cases where circuit courts ruled against parents objecting to public schools' secret social transitioning of their children. These denials include recent cases from Florida and Massachusetts. Separately, the court rei…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Rules 6-3 Against Louisiana Congressional Map
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on April 29, 2026, ruling Louisiana's congressional map violated the Constitution by relying too heavily on race. The ruling weakens protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Civil rights groups criticized the decision, while th…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Rules Louisiana Congressional Map Is Unconstitutional Racial Gerrymander
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's congressional map constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, prompting the state to postpone its primaries for redistricting. Voting rights advocates criticized the decision as weakening protections under the Voting Rights Ac…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Rules Louisiana Redistricting Map Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 1, 2026, struck down a Louisiana congressional map creating two majority-Black districts, deeming it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander while upholding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision drew responses from former President Obama an…
salon.comSupreme Court Rules Louisiana Map Unconstitutional, 6-3
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to void Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Hours later, Florida's legislature approved a new congressional map intended to boost Republicans by up to four seats. The decision limits…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Rules Louisiana's Congressional Map Violates Equal Protection Clause in 6-3 Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision finding Louisiana's congressional map violated the equal protection clause, ruling that section 2 of the Voting Rights Act does not require majority-minority districts. The ruling came amid other developments, including President Trump…
The TimesSupreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map for including an additional majority-Black district, deeming it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in a 6-3 decision. This ruling limits the scope of Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and prompted Louisian…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Rules in Louisiana v. Callais Voting Rights Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to limit the application of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, making it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting maps based on impact alone. The 6-3 decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, requires proof of discriminatory intent and ov…
upi.comFlorida Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
The Florida Legislature passed a redistricting plan on April 29, 2026, potentially boosting Republican seats, coinciding with a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Louisiana's map as a racial gerrymander. The ruling limits race-based districting under the Voting Rights Act.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear TPS Case for Haitians and Syrians
The U.S. Supreme Court will review the Trump administration's effort to terminate temporary protected status for over 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The case draws on lawsuits challenging the move, amid historical context of U.S.-Haiti relations. A ruling is expected by summ…
ReasonSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump Termination of TPS for Haitians and Syrians
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the Trump administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria. Justices considered the extent of judicial review over such executive decisions. The case could a…
hrw.orgSupreme Court to Hear TPS Appeal for 350,000 Haitians
The US Supreme Court will begin oral arguments on Wednesday regarding the Trump administration's appeal to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 350,000 Haitians. This follows a February pause on the termination amid ongoing violence and crises in Haiti. Advocates warn of…
tass.comSupreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Illegal, Orders $500M GM Refund, Up to $166B Payouts
The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed by the Trump administration a year ago, leading to potential refunds totaling $166 billion. General Motors announced it anticipates a $500 million refund and raised its 2026 guidance after topping earnings expectations. The compa…
insurancejournal.comSupreme Court Hears Bayer's Bid to End Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Activists from the 'Make America Healthy Again' group rallied against Bayer. The protest occurred as the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the German company's bid to end lawsuits alleging its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. The events highlight ongoing legal battles over t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Geofence Warrants for Cellphone Location Data Under Fourth Amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether geofence warrants and phone tracking data violate Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. Separately, surging data center demand drives up natural gas power costs and prompts policy debates in the U.S. and Chin…
winnipegfreepress.comSupreme Court Unanimously Rules 8-0 to Shift Louisiana Coastal Damage Lawsuits Against Oil Companies to Federal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-0 ruling on April 17, 2026, allowing oil companies including Chevron to move environmental lawsuits from Louisiana state courts to federal courts. The decision in Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish vacated a lower court ruling and remanded the case f…