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The article discusses the Supreme Court's conservative super-majority's decisions during its latest term, noting their alignment with traditional conservative positions on issues like LGBTQ rights, the Second Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act. It also highlights exceptions where the court ruled against President Trump's tariff policies, suggesting a distinction between traditional and MAGA conservatism.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has filed a lawsuit against the D.C. Bar to stop disciplinary action against Jeffrey Clark, a DOJ lawyer who served during the first Trump administration and was recommended for disbarment for making false statements in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. The DOJ claims the D.C. Bar's case is an example of 'weaponization' and has established a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate individuals like Clark.

R. Fred Lewis, former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice, died at 78. His retirement in 2019 due to a mandatory age limit enabled Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint conservative justices, leading to judicial shifts including changes to death penalty precedents and abortion rights under the Florida Constitution.

President Trump's nominations to the courts in his second term are similar to his previous nominees, despite a public break with the Federalist Society. The organization's influence on Trump's judicial nominations remains unchanged. Trump's new nominees resemble the last crop of jurists he tapped for the bench.

UCLA School of Law faces accusations of discrimination after an administrator allegedly threatened to discipline conservative Federalist Society members for identifying protesters who disrupted a Department of Homeland Security official's event. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) criticized the university's stance, arguing it infringes on free speech rights.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not expected to retire this term, despite earlier speculation, as he has already hired law clerks for the upcoming term. President Donald Trump expressed readiness to appoint up to three justices if vacancies arise, praising Alito's work. Rumors about Alito's potential retirement were fueled by his age and recent health issues, but a Supreme Court spokesperson confirmed he is in good health.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not expected to retire this term, despite rumors fueled by his age and recent health treatment. President Trump expressed readiness to appoint new justices if vacancies arise, while Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley mentioned potential nominees if Alito were to step down.

President Trump announced a plan to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise, amid speculation about Justice Samuel Alito's potential retirement. The remarks highlight political tensions over court appointments and succession strategies ahead of the 2026 midterms.