Justice Sonia Sotomayor

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that children born in the U.S. are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment regardless of parents' immigration status, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order. The decision highlighted divisions among justices, including differing views between Black justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Clarence Thomas' dissent arguing citizenship requires deeper parental ties to the U.S.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state laws restricting trans girls and women from participating in school sports do not violate Title IX or the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. The decision, led by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, upheld bans in West Virginia and Utah but included a footnote clarifying the ruling does not address whether trans women may compete in women’s sports, leaving that issue for lower courts.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports teams in Idaho and West Virginia, ruling 6-3 that the bans do not violate the Equal Protection Clause or Title IX. The decision, authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, affirmed that states may set 'reasonable' provisions for sports participation based on biological sex, while dissenting justices argued for further factual review.

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 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 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 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'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 Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a 2023 congressional map with one majority-Black district, reversing a lower court's block. The ruling enables Republicans to retain the map for midterms, despite voting-rights groups' claims of diluting Black voting power. Governor Kay Ivey praised the decision, stating it reflects Alabama's authority over district design.

The US Supreme Court has halted an order for Alabama to use a US House map with two largely Black districts, potentially allowing Republicans to gain an additional seat in the midterm elections. The decision follows a similar ruling in Louisiana and could impact the partisan balance of power in the closely divided chamber. Alabama officials may now use a revised map approved by the Republican-led legislature.

The US Supreme Court ruled that Michigan's lawsuit to shut down a section of the Line 5 pipeline under a Great Lakes channel will remain in state court. The court unanimously agreed that Enbridge energy company delayed too long in attempting to transfer the case to federal court.