Justice Samuel Alito

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Chatrie v. United States that 'geofence warrants' requiring tech companies to identify devices in a specific area constitute a constitutional search under the Fourth Amendment. The decision raises concerns about privacy in New York as it could impact surveillance technologies like license plate data and facial recognition, with experts warning about potential 'tireless and absolute surveillance' through expanded data access by law enforcement.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to end it, leading to divided reactions among lawmakers. The 6-3 decision saw dissent from Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, and Samuel Alito, who cited concerns about birth tourism and national security.

The Supreme Court eliminated limits on political party spending in coordination with federal candidates, overturning a 50-year-old law. The decision followed a Republican-led lawsuit involving Vice President JD Vance and was influenced by the 2010 Citizens United ruling. The Federal Election Commission later ceased defending the law after President Donald Trump's second term began.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked on Election Day to be counted up to five days later, rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge. The 5-4 decision emphasized federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett writing the majority opinion. The ruling impacts 30 states and Washington, D.C., ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after Election Day if postmarked on time, rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge. The 5-4 decision emphasized federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day, impacting 30 states and Washington, D.C. before the 2026 midterms. The ruling split the Court along ideological lines, with the Republican National Committee vowing to continue opposing late-counted ballots.

The Supreme Court ruled that constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone location data, citing a case where a geofence warrant led to a bank robber's identification. The 6-3 decision, with Justice Kagan's majority opinion and Justice Alito's dissent, addresses privacy expectations in digital age technologies, sending the case back for further proceedings.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, rejecting arguments from the Trump administration and Republican states. The decision in RNC vs. Watson upheld Mississippi's law allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five business days, a policy shared by thirteen states. The ruling emphasized federal law does not override state grace periods for mail-in ballots.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, rejecting arguments that federal law requires all ballots to be received by election day. The decision, in RNC vs. Watson, upheld Mississippi's law allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five business days, affecting 13 states with similar grace periods. The ruling was seen as a victory for Democrats and voting rights advocates, who argued strict deadlines could disenfranchise voters.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, rejecting arguments from the Trump administration and Republican states. The decision, in RNC vs. Watson, upheld Mississippi's law allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five business days, with thirteen states having similar policies.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can terminate temporary legal protections for 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, removing their work permits and deportation safeguards. The majority dismissed claims of racial bias in ending Temporary Protected Status, while dissenting justices argued the decision relied on racial stereotypes.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum-seekers must fully cross into the United States to apply for asylum, rejecting the argument that appearing at a U.S.-Mexico border port of entry while in Mexico qualifies as 'arriving in the United States.' Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, calling the decision a violation of Congress’ refugee law.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians, overturning lower court orders and permitting the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 1.3 million individuals. The 6-3 decision supported the administration's claim that judicial review of TPS designations is not permitted, while dissenting justices argued the process was racially motivated and unsafe for returnees.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum-seekers must cross into the United States to apply for asylum, rejecting the argument that standing at a port of entry on Mexico’s side qualifies as 'arriving in the U.S.' Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, calling the decision a violation of refugee protections. The ruling aligns with the Trump administration’s policy of limiting asylum access at the southern border.

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed the Trump administration to revive an immigration policy that limits daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border. The policy, previously used under Obama and expanded by Trump, was rescinded in 2021 but is now potentially reinstatable. The ruling permits authorities to meter asylum seekers, arguing it addresses border surges, while advocates highlight humanitarian concerns.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revive a policy limiting daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, overturning a lower court's block. The 6-3 decision upheld the practice, with the majority arguing migrants knocking on the border door are not yet 'arrived,' while dissenters highlighted humanitarian concerns. The policy, previously used under Obama and expanded under Trump, was rescinded in 2021 but remains a contentious issue.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can end temporary protected status (TPS) for immigrants from Haiti and Syria, stating federal law bars judicial review of TPS decisions and dismissing claims of racial discrimination. The court upheld the administration's termination of TPS for Haiti, citing national security concerns, while advocates argued the move was arbitrary and discriminatory.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revive an immigration policy that limited daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, overturning a lower court's block. The 6-3 decision upheld the practice of 'metering,' used under Obama and expanded by Trump, which caused long waits for asylum seekers. Advocates criticized it as a humanitarian crisis, while the administration argued it was necessary to manage border crossings.

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed the Trump administration to revive a policy that limited daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, previously used under Obama and expanded under Trump. The policy, which created long wait times and humanitarian concerns, was rescinded in 2021 by President Biden but is now potentially available again for future use.

The Supreme Court ruled that a Michigan county's tax sale price determines 'just compensation' for a homeowner, sending the case back to the 6th Circuit to assess procedural fairness. Michael Pung, executor of his nephew's estate, disputed the county's refusal to pay surplus proceeds based on a later higher sale price. The court emphasized historical precedent allowing tax-driven property seizures with surplus returns.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Pung family is not entitled to compensation based on the fair market value of their home seized in a tax foreclosure by Isabella County, but sent the case back to a lower court to assess whether the county overstepped by seizing more property than needed to cover a $2,242 tax debt. The family's home was sold at auction for $76,008, significantly below its assessed market value of $194,000, leading to a dispute over compensation.

The Supreme Court ordered a lower court to reevaluate a murder-for-hire case involving Ashley Grayson, a Texas-based social media influencer, after the government conceded the court applied the wrong rule regarding a recorded FaceTime call. The court also denied review in two other criminal cases, with dissents from Justice Samuel Alito and the court’s three Democratic appointees.

The Supreme Court refused to review a case involving the role of race in a police stop that led to the recovery of a stolen gun. A lower court found the stop unlawful, suppressed the evidence, and overturned the defendant's convictions. The Trump administration argued the ruling created race-specific standards for police conduct, but the Supreme Court denied the petition, with two justices dissenting.

A student group and the Computer and Communications Industry Association petitioned the Supreme Court to block Texas from enforcing SB 2420, a law requiring age verification and parental consent for minors' access to apps and paid content. They argue the law violates the First Amendment and imposes burdens on app developers. The 5th Circuit previously placed a hold on a federal judge's order blocking the law, prompting the emergency Supreme Court request.

The Supreme Court declined to review a case involving a student's attempt to display anti-abortion flyers at an Indiana high school, with lower courts citing the Hazelwood precedent to uphold the school's prohibition of political messaging in club advertisements. Justice Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the court should have balanced Hazelwood against Tinker to address free speech concerns.

Justice Samuel Alito's legacy may be the weaponization of doubt in constitutional law, which has been used to erode protections for reproductive rights, voting rights, and racial equality.

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais narrowed the interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, shifting its focus from practices causing minority vote dilution to intentional discrimination. The ruling, led by Justice Samuel Alito, challenges the 'results' test established by Congress in 1982, potentially weakening protections for minority voters. Louisiana redrew congressional districts to create two majority-Black districts, but the new map faced legal challenges over political motivations.

The article discusses the Supreme Court case Callais v. Louisiana, which impacted vote-dilution claims under the Voting Rights Act and raised questions about whether a new standard for racial gerrymandering under the Fourteenth Amendment was established. The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, left uncertainty about whether intentional racial intent or mere predominance of race in redistricting constitutes a constitutional violation.

The Supreme Court has extended a pause on abortion pill restrictions until Thursday, allowing abortion pills to remain available through the mail. Justice Samuel Alito extended the temporary pause on a lower court ruling that would have blocked access nationwide. The lawsuit is ongoing, and the earlier order required women to visit a healthcare provider in-person to obtain mifepristone.

California-based abortion pill suppliers are preparing backup plans in case the Supreme Court restricts access to mifepristone. The Supreme Court has a deadline of May 11 to make a decision, and California suppliers are already pivoting to alternative abortion drugs. Mifepristone is used in nearly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions.

California-based abortion pill suppliers are preparing backup plans in case the Supreme Court restricts access to mifepristone. The Supreme Court is considering a decision that could limit mailing of the drug, with a deadline of May 11. Suppliers are pivoting to alternative abortion drugs, including misoprostol.

Louisiana officials urged the Supreme Court to uphold an order blocking the mailing of abortion pills nationwide. The Trump administration remained silent on the issue. The order was temporarily paused by Justice Samuel Alito.

The Supreme Court faces an emergency request from Danco Laboratories, the manufacturer of mifepristone, to block a 5th Circuit Court ruling that restricts mail-order access to the abortion pill. The ruling has caused legal and logistical uncertainty, prompting warnings of 'chaos' in medical settings and debates over FDA regulations.

The Supreme Court is considering an emergency request from Danco Laboratories, the manufacturer of mifepristone, to block a 5th Circuit Court ruling that restricts mail-order access to the abortion pill and reinstates in-person requirements. Danco claims the ruling is causing 'chaos' and uncertainty in medical settings, disrupting patient access and creating legal ambiguity.

The Supreme Court narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which previously prohibited racially discriminatory gerrymandering, amid a more diverse U.S. population. The ruling, criticized by civil rights groups, raises concerns about weakened federal protections for voting rights in rapidly changing regions like the South.