Justice Elena Kagan, U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Elena Kagan, U.S. Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Discrimination Law

The justices unanimously ruled in favor of a former police officer. The Supreme Court upheld broad qualifications for Title VII discrimination cases this week, deciding unanimously in favor…

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Supreme Court Rules First Amendment Protects Some Threats

The majority distinguishes “true threats” from reckless and careless speech. The Supreme Court of the United States overruled the conviction of a Colorado man who had been accused…

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Supreme Court Rules Oil Rig Supervisor Entitled to Overtime Pay

Justices affirm the ruling made by the 5th Circuit. The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an oil rig supervisor who claimed to be entitled to compensation…

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Justice Kagan Temporarily Blocks Phone Record Access

January 6 House Select Committee must wait for further review of the case. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has granted a temporary injunction against the access to phone…

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Justice Kagan Warns Court About Public Confidence

She says the Supreme Court needs a connection to public sentiment.  Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan recently addressed court matters after the ruling last month that returned abortion…

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Supreme Court Releases Ruling in Insurance Discrimination Case

Majority decides the law doesn’t describe what counts as “inadequate” coverage. This past week, the Supreme Court ruled that an Ohio hospital’s health plan did not violate federal…

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Supreme Court Upends “Miranda” Rights

 Vote of 6-3 uncouples rule from constitutional rights. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 last week that a deputy sheriff was not in the wrong by not reciting the…

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Court Blocks Some Migrants from Permanent Residency

Entering the country illegally is grounds for denial. In a decision that could affect thousands of migrants, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to let immigrants who have…

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