Order vacates prior construction stays. The Supreme Court vacated judicial stays this week that were issued earlier this month by the Fourth Circuit Court against the construction of…
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Supreme Court Rules Against President’s Student Loan Forgiveness
The opinion affirms the “power of the purse” belongs to Congress. The Supreme Court declared that President Biden’s administration does not have the authority to take unilateral action…
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Supreme Court Rejects Alabama Districting Map
The majority cites Voting Rights Act in the ruling. The Supreme Court released the decision on Thursday that the congressional districting map drawn up for Alabama likely violates…
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Chief Justice Roberts Responds to Ethics Concerns
Maintaining the separation of powers is important as the court assesses conduct. Chief Justice John Roberts spoke at the 100th-anniversary event for the American Law Institute, where he…
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Elderly Homeowner
Justices ruled in the case of the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Geraldine Tyler, who had a condo she…
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SCOTUS Justices Decline Ethics Oversight
All nine joined in a rare statement. The nine justices of the Supreme Court issued a statement “provide clarity to the bar and to the public on how…
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Investigation of Justice Thomas Sought by Some in Congress
Eight senators have been joined by eight representatives in their request. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has been asked by a group of 16 members of Congress…
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Congressional committee cannot access President Trump’s tax records while a review occurs. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily blocked the House Ways and Means Committee from accessing…
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House Bill Seeks Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices
Individuals would serve maximum 18 years on the high bench. A group of House legislators introduced a bill to enact term limits for Supreme Court justices titled the…
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice
The ceremony was held immediately after Justice Breyer’s retirement went into effect. Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to the Supreme Court by Chief Justice John Roberts on…
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