Will SCOTUS Bless the 'Obstruction' Tool for Speech Suppression?
The Supreme Court ruling on obstruction charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot may impact the cases of approximately 350 individuals, including Donald Trump, and could also protect First Amendment rights. [ more ]
Could Biden Be Left Off the Ohio Ballot in November?
The Supreme Court ruled against efforts to disqualify Trump from 2024 ballots under the 14th Amendment, but Biden faces ballot-access problems in Alabama and Ohio. [ more ]
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Unanimous Post-Trial Decision and Long-Settled Precedent, Allows South Carolina's Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map to Stand
The Supreme Court reversed the finding of an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in South Carolina's Congressional District 1, impacting Black voters' access to fair elections. [ more ]
US Supreme Court denies California's appeal for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin prison
The U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal from California corrections officials over deadly COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin prison, allowing lawsuits to proceed. [ more ]
Supreme Court Threatens Access to Mailed Abortion Pills Used by 8,000 Per Month
Telehealth abortion pills prescribed under blue state shield laws impact abortion access, facing potential threats from Supreme Court decisions. [ more ]
US: Arizona to enforce 19th century abortion ban DW 04/09/2024
Arizona's 1864 abortion law allows for no exceptions for rape or incest, only permitting abortion in cases of danger to the mother's life.
Arizona Supreme Court's ruling allows for the prosecution of doctors performing abortions, aligning with a national trend of enforcing old abortion bans post the overturning of Roe v. Wade. [ more ]
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Consumer Watchdog's Funding
The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, preserving the agency's ability to regulate financial practices. [ more ]
Ohio reviewing race-based scholarships after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
State universities in Ohio are reviewing and potentially eliminating race-based scholarships due to legal concerns after a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. [ more ]
Two Lawsuits, in Texas and Idaho, Highlight Fight Over Emergency Medicine Law
The dismantling of the constitutional right to abortion by the Supreme Court in 2022 led to a new series of court battles over access to abortion at the state level. [ more ]
Arizona's abortion bombshell tests Trump's "leave it to the states" position
Trump's decision to not endorse a national abortion ban backfired as he faced criticism for appointing Supreme Court justices overturning abortion rights.
Democratic backlash continues against Trump for enabling states to implement stringent abortion bans, with Arizona's 1864 law being highlighted. [ more ]
GOP governor promises to end careers of trans & gender nonconforming teachers
Gov. Greg Abbott aims to remove transgender and gender non-conforming teachers in Texas, potentially contradicting Supreme Court rulings on LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination. [ more ]
Brian Kilmeade Sounds Alarm on Texas Border Battle: We're Watching the Country Divide Again Right Before Our Eyes!'
Former President Trump reportedly tried to derail a Senate deal on the border crisis to deny President Biden a victory.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott defied a Supreme Court ruling and installed more razor wire along the Texas-Mexico border, with support from 25 Republican governors. [ more ]
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence and fun
Holistic healthcare for individuals with disabilities is rare and requires effort and conviction to prioritize joy over solely physical health.
Dr. Clarissa Kripke emphasizes the importance of providing healthcare that extends beyond medical transactions to help individuals participate fully in their lives. [ more ]
Russia issues first convictions for LGBT 'extremism'
Russia has issued its first convictions related to LGBTQ+ 'extremism' following a Supreme Court ruling declaring the 'international public LGBT movement' as an extremist group.
The Supreme Court ruling effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in Russia, leading to arrests, police raids of gay clubs, and the closure of LGBTQ+ rights groups. [ more ]
Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Law Giving Police Broad Powers to Arrest Migrants
The Supreme Court lifted a stay on a Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.
The Biden administration is suing Texas over the law, arguing it violates federal authority and could create chaos in immigration law enforcement. [ more ]
A 9-0 Supreme Court ruling on Trump shows that democracy isn't partisan
A unanimous Supreme Court ruling upheld that states can't remove Trump from ballots based on a flawed interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
The ruling emphasizes the importance of fair legal interpretations and highlights the dangers of allowing partisan politics to influence judicial decisions. [ more ]
SCOTUS Keeps Trump On The CO Ballot Because ... Eh, Whatever, It's All Vibes
The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot disqualify Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
The Court emphasized that Congress must pass implementing legislation for Section 3 to be enforced, preventing states from taking independent action. [ more ]
Tory grandee warns Rwanda bill risks elected dictatorship'
Tory grandee Ken Clarke criticizes Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill and warns about the dangers of overturning a Supreme Court ruling.
The Safety of Rwanda bill passed its first hurdle in the House of Lords but is expected to face more opposition as peers attempt to amend it next month. [ more ]
With Roe Gone, Some House Republicans Back Away From National Abortion Ban
Republicans who previously supported anti-abortion legislation have been hesitant to do so after the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
The political landscape surrounding abortion bans has changed, and it has become a politically toxic issue for Republicans in elections. [ more ]
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Three options Sunak considering to make Rwanda deportation plan work - and the flaws
UK home secretary James Cleverly has traveled to Rwanda in an attempt to salvage the government's plan to deport asylum seekers, which was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.
Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, is taking a three-pronged approach to make the plan viable, including updating the UK's memorandum of understanding with Rwanda to a treaty and addressing concerns raised by the Supreme Court. [ more ]